E-NEWS from OFFER & AF
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Partnering with the Utah/Idaho Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation
Visit OFFER's website: http://www.offerutah.org
Visit UT/ID AF's website: http://www.arthritis.org/Communities/Chapters/Chapter.asp?chapid=62
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In this Issue
CFS/FM Education Meeting - December 1, 2004
FM Connect Article: Biofeedback by Cory Hammond
On-line Self-Management Class from Stanford Medical School
DVD's from OFFER Conferences and Educational Meetings will be available soon
CFS/FM Research Database
FM Research Study Update: Need volunteers
In the News
New Fox Drama Snubs CFIDS/FM
Study reverses course on Gulf War illnesses
Clinical Trial on Biofeedback as a Treatment for Fibromyalgia
New IBS Drug, Cilansetron May Help Stop 'Silent Suffering'
Arthritis Pain Increases With Cool Temps, Barometric Changes
Study May ID Source of Vioxx Problem:
Celebrex May Shrink Breast Cancers
Help in Managing Symptoms
Controlling Relapses, By Bruce Campbell
10 Ways to Save Money on Your Prescription Medicines
Stress: Why you have it and how it hurts your health
"FIBRO FIT TIPS"
How can you help?
Your recommendation for our Health Care Referral List
Volunteer with OFFER
Other Community CFS/FM Programs
For more information: offerutah.org
Tell your friends!
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CFS/FM EDUCATION MEETING
Salt Lake County Complex,
2001 South State Street, North Building, SLC, UT
Wednesday, December 1, 2004, 7:00 PM
Speaker: N. Lee Smith, MD
Topic: "Update on FM Treatments"
A social will be held after the meeting.
Bring a guest and attend this month's free education meeting.
FM CONNECT ARTICLE
On-line Fibromyalgia & Arthritis Self-Management Class
DVD'S AVAILABLE SOON
FIBROMYALGIA RESEARCH STUDIES
FIBROMYALGIA? Seeking volunteers for a clinical research study
• Must be 18+, • Meet other criteria, • Medical testing and supplies provided at no cost to qualified participants
• Reimbursement for travel and other expenses
Call Now! N. Lee Smith, MD 801-565-6700
CFS/FM RESEARCH DATABASE
IN THE NEWS
Study reverses course on Gulf War illnesses
Panel recommends spending $60 million on more studies
http://cnn.health.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=CNN.com+-+Study+reverses+course+on+Gulf+War+illnesses+-+Nov+12%2C+2004&expire=12%2F12%2F2004&urlID=12264048&fb=Y&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2004%2FHEALTH%2F11%2F12%2Fgulfwar.illness.ap%2Findex.html&partnerID=2012
Clinical Trial on Biofeedback as a Treatment for Fibromyalgia
http://z.about.com/6/o/ec.htm?gs=chronicfatigue&xg=Chronic%20Fatigue%20Syndrome/Fibromyalgia&ch=health
New IBS Drug, Cilansetron May Help Stop 'Silent Suffering'
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/jhXY0B4PcP0o0amz0Ai
Arthritis Pain Increases With Cool Temps, Barometric Changes
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/jhLV0B4PcP0o0aDN0A3
Study May ID Source of Vioxx Problem:
http://aolsvc.health.webmd.aol.com/content/Article/97/103991.htm
Celebrex May Shrink Breast Cancers
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/96/103867.htm
10 Ways to Save Money on Your Prescription Medicines
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/jhGa0B4PcP0EIX0ZOW0AM
Stress: Why you have it and how it hurts your health
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=SR00001
"FIBRO FIT TIPS"
http://www.arthritis.org/communities/Chapters/OhioRiverValley/FFT_111204.asp
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
PHYSICIAN REFERRALS:
WANT TO VOLUNTEER WITH OFFER?
For other volunteer opportunities: Ask for a copy of our new "Volunteer Projects" list. Volunteers are needed for committees, special projects, office help and more.
OTHER COMMUNITY CFS/FM PROGRAMS
FIBROMYALGIA AQUATIC CLASS at T.O.S.H. (5848 S. Fashion Blvd. in Murray.)
Warm-water exercise class meets every Mon./Wed./Fri. from 5-6 PM. Call 314-4046 for more information.