Living with fibromyalgia or other chronic pain conditions means facing an invisible illness — one that can be disabling but is often poorly understood by employers. Getting the documentation you need should not be an additional battle.
WHAT IS FIBROMYALGIA?
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition characterised by widespread pain throughout the body, fatigue, and often cognitive difficulties (commonly called "fibro fog"). It affects around 1 in 20 people in the UK.
Because fibromyalgia doesn't show up on standard tests, many people face scepticism. A fit note from a registered doctor provides formal documentation that your condition is real and medically recognised.
OTHER CHRONIC PAIN CONDITIONS
Dr Sick can also issue fit notes for:
● Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
● Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME)
● Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) flares
● Lupus-related pain
● Endometriosis
● Neuropathic pain
WHEN DO YOU NEED A SICK NOTE FOR CHRONIC PAIN?
You may need a fit note when:
● A flare-up keeps you off work for more than 7 days
● Your employer requests documentation of absence
● You're applying for adjustments under the Equality Act 2010
● You need to support a benefit claim (PIP, Universal Credit)
GETTING A FIT NOTE ONLINE FOR CHRONIC PAIN
Our online consultation asks about your condition, current symptom levels, and their impact on your ability to work. For established chronic conditions, our doctors can issue fit notes based on your account of a flare-up — you don't need to re-explain your entire medical history.
We can also issue letters supporting workplace adjustments, which can be crucial for people managing long-term conditions.
Visit drsick.co.uk for your same-day fit note.
