Andover Fibromyalgia & M.E Chatterbook Group

Andover Fibromyalgia & M.E Chatterbook Group (AFMCG) was established in May 2012. A non profit organisation to bring the Andover Community who live with Fibromyalgia & M.E together to support each other.

Fibromyalgia (FM or FMS) is a chronic widespread pain syndrome that is a very debilitating often disabling conditon. People living with Fibromyalgia experience a heightened & painful response to pressure. Symptoms include debilitating fatigue, sleep disturbance,joint stiffness,difficulty with swallowing,bowel & bladder abnormalities,numbness & tingling, dysautonomia and cognitive dysfunction.

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E) sometimes referred to as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a very debilitating often disabling condition. Symptoms of M.E include post-exertional malaise, unrefreshing sleep, widespread muscle & joint pain, sore throat, headaches, cognitive difficulties, chronic often severe mental / physical exhaustion, muscle weakness, increased sensitivity to light, sounds & smells, orthostatic intolerance, digestive disturbances, depression, and cardiac & respiratory problems.

The purpose of the group is to;

*provide information and to share experiences about living with Fibromyalgia & M.E

*provide meetings that are a safe place to discuss FMS/ME in a non-judgmental environment.

 * provide members with relevant information or signpost members to organisations for advice.

* encourage members to use the AFMCG HealthUnlocked community via this website to chat to each other between meetings.

AFMCG are proactive within our community to raise awareness of both Fibromyalgia & M.E and use fundraising or grant funding to implement projects that may help our members & their families as they struggle to live with Fibro/M.E on a daily basis.

We aim to become a registered charity in the near future that will help us continue to provide a support network for Andover & surrounding areas

 

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