CFS/FM Research Database
In the News:
Cognitive behavioral therapy help teens handle chronic fatigue syndrome

Lunesta Receives FDA Approval For The Treatment Of Insomnia
Drug Maker Withheld Paxil Study Data
Results of Requip Phase III Trial in Restless Leg Syndrome Published
New Phase III Ampligen Data Released
Vioxx, Celebrex, Bextra Ups Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
Help in Managing Symptoms:
Side effects of antidepressants: Coping strategies
Meditation May Bolster Brain Activity
Optimism May Help You Live Longer
Pain Relief Without Pills
How can you help?
Two New Ways to Donate to OFFER
Do you have skills in publicity, fundraising, web design, or video production?
Your recommendation for our Health Care Referral List
Volunteer with OFFER

Where:
Salt Lake Community College-The Miller Center
Located at 9750 S 300 W, in Sandy, Utah; just south of Salt Lake City
Cost:
$20 if you pre-register, $30 at the door

Help us spread the word:
In conjunction with the patient conference, OFFER is hosting a health care provider conference also titled, "Advances in Understanding & Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia" on April 15-16, 2005 at the same location. Ask your health care provider to save this date so they won't miss this informative conference.

FIBROMYALGIA AND ARTHRITIS SELF-MANAGEMENT CLASSES:
The Arthritis Management Program can help you learn to manage your arthritis on a day-to-day basis. Trained volunteers, many of whom have arthritis or fibromyalgia, lead the courses. The program allows you to share experiences with others, offering you the opportunity to both help and learn from others.

Salt Lake City: Jan. 11-Feb 15 (morning class)
Salt Lake City: Jan. 11-Feb 15 (afternoon class)
Holladay: March 1- April 5
Taylorsville: March 1- April 5
Twin Falls: March 24-April 28
For more information check out their website at:
http://www.arthritis.org/Communities/Chapters/LocalNews.asp?idchap=62

On-line Fibromyalgia and Arthritis Self-Management Class:
The Stanford School of Medicine is inviting people to take part in a free 6 week online program and study for people with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis (also called degenerative arthritis), or fibromyalgia. It will be a 6-week, small group, interactive workshop on the Internet.
https://arthritis.stanford.edu/asm/index.asp

Lunesta Receives FDA Approval For The Treatment Of Insomnia
https://www.advancerx.com/advpcsrx_pdi/ClientHub.do?AT=5&ID=7865

Drug Maker Withheld Paxil Study Data
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=311956&page=1

Results of Requip Phase III Trial in Restless Leg Syndrome Published
https://www.advancerx.com/advpcsrx_pdi/ClientHub.do?AT=5&ID=7828

New Phase III Ampligen Data Released
https://www.advancerx.com/advpcsrx_pdi/ClientHub.do?AT=5&ID=7128

Meditation May Bolster Brain Activity
http://aolsvc.health.webmd.aol.com/content/article/96/103943.htm

Optimism May Help You Live Longer
http://aolsvc.health.webmd.aol.com/content/Article/96/103659.htm

Pain Relief Without Pills
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/jhVQ0B4PcP0k0aD40Ad

TWO NEW WAYS TO DONATE TO OFFER:
http://offerutah.org/donate.html
--Give the Gift of Healing; http://offerutah.org/healing.htm
--DonateYour Car to OFFER; http://offerutah.org/donatevehiclelinks.html

PHYSICIAN REFERRALS:
We need your help in developing a database of patient recommended self-help contacts and health care professionals that have helped you manage your CFS & FM. If you are a patient and would like to recommend someone to this list, please send us their name, title, address, and phone number.

WANT TO VOLUNTEER WITH OFFER?
Volunteers are needed for the OFFER office and for our annual fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome conferences held on April 15-16, 2005. If you would like to be a part of OFFER's volunteer team, contact Carol Arnzen at offerregistration@yahoo.com

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.