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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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Still time to "Have your Chocolate the Research Too!"
In the News:
AACFS Conference Summary
CFS Advisory Committee Update
Interrelations Between Fibromyalgia, Thyroid Autoantibodies, and Depression
Fibromyalgia--effect of exercise
VIOXX Recall: What You Need to Know
Chiropractic Care May Reduce Surgeries, X-rays; 10/12/04
Pfizer Warns of Skin, Heart Risks From Bextra
Help in Managing Symptoms:
Light therapy lifts the gloom of seasonal affective disorder
The Power of Writing
How can you help?
Do you have skills in publicity, fundraising, web design, or video production?
Your recommendation for our Health Care Referral List
Volunteer with OFFER
For more information: offerutah.org
Tell your friends!
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FM CONNECT ARTICLE
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.
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
Still time to "Have your Chocolate the Research Too!"
Would you love to have your chocolate and donate to OFFER's research fund at the same time? There is still time to place your order. If you need an order blank or additional details, send your request to ved this newsletter from a friend and would like to receive it monthly, send your request to offerregistration@yahoo.com
IN THE NEWS
AACFS Conference Summary Available
Direct link to PDF file:
http://www.wicfs-me.org/Pdf%20Files/AACFS%202004%20Report.pdf
Direct link to MS WORD file:
http://www.wicfs-me.org/word_docs/AACFS%202004%20Report.doc
CFS Advisory Committee Update; Monday, September 27, 2004 in Washington, D.C. Visit http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/oct-cfsac-update.asp
Interrelations Between Fibromyalgia, Thyroid Autoantibodies, and Depression
http://www.jrheum.com/abstracts/abstracts04/2036.html
Fibromyalgia--Effect of Exercise
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/foresee/site1/scout.html
VIOXX Recall: What You Need to Know
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/vioxx/vioxxQA.htm
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/490979
http://www.arthritis.org/Resources/news/news_vioxx_recall.asp
http://arthritis.org/Resources/DisplayScreamingNews.asp?id=523
Chiropractic Care May Reduce Surgeries, X-rays; 10/12/04
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/jhHr0B4PcP0k0aDP0AQ
Pfizer Warns of Skin, Heart Risks From Bextra
http://my.webmd.com/content/article/95/103295.htm
HELP IN MANAGING SYMPTOMS
The Power of Writing
http://homepage.psy.utexas.edu/homepage/faculty/pennebaker/Home2000/WritingandHealth.html
http://journaltherapy.com/power_of_writing.htm
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
PHYSICIAN REFERRALS
WANT TO VOLUNTEER WITH OFFER?
Volunteers are wanted for our annual fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome conferences held on April 15-16, 2005. Committee responsibilities include: CME education, conference schedules and speakers, brochure design and distribution, bulk mail, conference events, fundraising, publicity, registration, and audio visual.
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.
OTHER COMMUNITY CFS/FM PROGRAMS