Ask the Doctor

Dr Alex AllinsonSeveral fibromyalgia topics are particularly popular and we have asked Dr Allinson to put his answers to these questions on tape.
You can access these answers by dialling the appropriate telephone number shown below. These numbers are currently only available to UK residents - they cost just 50p per minute and last on average last 5-6 minutes. Call costs from mobiles will vary as networks charge different rates.

Fully updated for 2010

Listen to the Doctor on the subject of Fibromyalgia

Topic... Dial...
How to get your GP on your side - the insider's guide to getting the most from your Doctor 09050 960010
Which medication for fibromyalgia? 09050 960011
"I think I've got fibromyalgia" - what to look for 09050 960012
Which exercise for fibromyalgia? 09050 960013
What is CBT (Cognitative behaviour treatment)? 09050 960014
Which complementary treatments work best? 09050 960015
What is Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome? 09050 960016
Thyroid treatment and fibromyalgia 09050 960017
Help getting to sleep with fibromyalgia 09050 960018
Managing the pain of fibromyalgia 09050 960019

Dr Allinson's telephone messages are more beneficial to you as he can go into much more detail than he can when answering an email or letter.

Please look at our FAQ: General Information on Fibromyalgia.

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