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Kirsty Young’s doctor ‘snorted’ at her fibromyalgia suggestion before diagnosis

Kirsty Young says that her suggested explanation for a chronic pain condition that forced her to step away from her broadcasting job was dismissed with a “snort” from a medical professional. The former Desert Island Discs host, 55, left her Radio 4 ...

08 Aug 2024 at 12:23

Disabled woman says Sunak’s measures won’t make ‘a difference in my purse’

Rishi Sunak’s measures to help disabled people during the cost-of-living crisis are not enough and will be “quickly swallowed up”, a woman living on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) has said. Julie Inglis, 53, from Forres in the north of ...

27 May 2022 at 22:58

Health

Disabled traveller left ‘housebound’ for months after £2,700 wheelchair damaged beyond repair on Aer Lingus flight

A disabled traveller whose £2,700 wheelchair was broken on an Aer Lingus flight has said they were left “housebound” for months squandering their life savings on taxis and food deliveries after the airline refused repayment. Winter Mraz, 36, ...

29 Aug 2024 at 06:30

Health

Woman with four chronic illnesses who could barely lift 1.5kg ditches her medication and is now a pro weightlifter

A 34-year-old woman who was once so sick and feeble she could barely lift a 1.5kg dumbbell is raising money to finance a trip to Florida next month so she can take part in the World Olympic Weightlifting Championships. Clare Dane, from ...

02 Nov 2022 at 08:00

Health

Mum with fibromyalgia who considered suicide after brain aneurysms transforms life with booming florist business

A mother of two who contemplated suicide in an attempt to escape the “demons” and “voices” in her head after being sexually abused and diagnosed with fibromyalgia and two brain aneurysms has transformed her life with floristry. Marie ...

15 Jun 2023 at 07:00

Health

‘Unbelievable’ magnet treatment transforms mum’s life after 15 years of suffering with incurable condition

A mum whose incurable condition left her with a walking stick and “claws for hands” has seen her life transformed by an “unbelievable” new electromagnetic treatment. Rebekah Bell, 38, from Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, first ...

28 Oct 2024 at 06:30

Local News

Director of Fibromyalgia Support NI recognised for her charitable work

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens has paid tribute to an inspirational local woman for her ongoing charitable work. Margaret Peacock, Director of Fibromyalgia Support NI, helps sufferers throughout Northern Ireland as ...

25 Nov 2023 at 16:33

Parenting

Disabled mother makes mobility aids for dolls to show people using sticks and frames they ‘should not be ashamed’

A disabled mother who creates mobility aids for dolls has said she hopes her international business will ease the “shame” felt by people who use a walking stick or frame. Grace True, 28, a stay-at-home mother and ...

13 Nov 2024 at 06:30

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