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If you read reviews of the February 2007 IACFS Conference or have heard the buzz about a promising new treatment for certain subsets of CFS here is an excellent Blog by one of Dr. Lucinda Bateman's patients currently taking Valcyte. She has graciously given us permission to add a link to her blog site which is filled with useful information and great links. Click here

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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"Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."

Author: Howard Thurman

IN THE NEWS LINKS

CFIDS Association of America Announces New Scientific Director

Suzanne Vernon, PhD, will lead the Association's research program for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Dr. Vernon was OFFER's keynote speaker at our Patient Conference this spring. At the time, she worked for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and has been heavily involved in research projects exploring the causes of CFS.

Go to: http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/2007/110702.pdf

Video Presentation on CFS and Antiviral Research

by Dr. A. Martin Lerner

Go to: http://www.cfsviraltreatment.com/video/medium.html

DHHS CFS Advisory Committee

Report on the November 28-29, 2007 Meeting

Go to: http://www.capwiz.com/cfids/attachments/November_report.pdf

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"To be a great champion you must believe you are the best.

If you're not, pretend you are."

Author: Muhammad Ali

INFO-LINKS

Great ideas for youth/adults who have to deal with CFS and FM

A wonderful booklet written by a young lady in our community. Click here

A New Study for Fibromyalgia Patients

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.

Check out this Website for Men with Fibromyalgia

OFFEHere's a great site for Men with Fibromyalgia. Spouses or SO's of Men with Fibromyalgia are also welcome. Very interesting. Click here

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 Website

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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"The man or woman who treasures his friends is usually

solid gold himself."
Author: Marjorie Holmes

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"Your fears are not walls, but hurdles.

Courage is not the absence of fear, but the conquering of it."
Author: Dan Millman

Please Note: the inclusion of information in this newsletter does not constitute or imply endorsement by OFFER or the Arthritis Foundation Utah/Idaho Chapter. Please consult your medical care provider before using any medication or therapy.