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If you are not familiar with Steve, you are in for a rare treat. Steve’s reputation is legendary in Utah. His work has had a life-changing impact on many CFS and FMS patients. He has the highest respect of local medical providers in the field. Steve’s hands-on understanding of the human body elevates his physical therapy approach to these illnesses to a higher plane. If you suffer from Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome this OFFER EDUCATION MEETING is one you won’t want to miss.

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OFFER MAY CONFERENCES DVD'S ARE COMING

The content of our May 2007 Provider Conference and Patient Conference is in the process of being put on DVD’s that will be made available through our website, www.offerutah.org, and at our OFFER EDUCATION MEETINGS. Although the Provider Conference information is very technical, it does present some of the latest treatment methods and clinical trials that have been pursued. The presentations are wide-ranging and cover landmark work in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Our Provider Conference presented an exciting picture of the strides in understanding that have been made since our 2005 conference. This should be a time of hope for those who have suffered from CFS and FMS. These materials will start to be available within the next couple of months.

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"Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving."

Author: Dale Carnegie

IN THE NEWS LINKS

Dr. Lucinda Bateman is actively seeking Fibromyalgia patients, ages 18-70, to participate in clinical research studies of three investigational drugs for the treatment of Fibromyalgia. If you are interested, call Dr. Bateman’s office (801-359-7400) and talk to Ali Allen, RN, research coordinator, or others on the research team, to learn more about the drug studies currently underway. Qualified participants receive study-related physician visits, lab evaluations, and the investigational medication at no cost.

On Tuesday, May 1, 2007, CFS & Fibromyalgia expert Dr. Lucinda Bateman and Kathy Jensen, a nurse who has had CFS since 1988 were interviewed on KNRS 570-AM radio by Abby Bonell. The "Newsmakers at Nine" program discussed Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the patient and provider conferences that took place that weekend in Sandy, Utah.

If you missed the broadcast you can listen to it or download it from the station's website archive at http://www.knrs.com/pages/abby.html. From there just click on ‘Abby’s Podcasts’ and go down to May 1^st and either listen to or download the broadcast. Please share this interview with others who might have missed it.

This excellent 15 minute summary of this landmark conference is best viewed by using Internet Explorer. This presentation is technical and is for the medical providers and researchers in the field, but because it is a brief summary, is relatively easy to follow. It will give the lay person an idea of the excitement in the CFS and FMS research community. The link is http://www.instatapes.com/IACFS/06/player.HTM#.

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INFO-LINKS

OFFERUTAH.ORG ANNOUNCES NEW BULLETIN BOARD!

OFFER is excited to announce the launch of our new bulletin board. This bulletin board is open to anyone and will provide a forum for those who want to share their journey with others who are living with CFS and/or FMS. If you would like to join the forum, just go to OFFER's website, http://www.offerutah.org/ and click on the 'Bulletin Board' button in the side menu. jJust follow the instructions to register. If you have questions, click on 'FAQ' or email the administrator.

OFFER's Web Site

Visit OFFER's web site for additional resources to important health information and CFS/FM research studies at: http://www.offerutah.org/Resources.html.

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"It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task, which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome."
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