Hi there
It looks like we're back in business! I've managed a "normal" eNews this week. My eye is getting used to working solo.
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WORDz for the WEEK
141. If you haven't got the strength, desire or ability to do the right thing for the right reason, then perhaps it is better that you not do it all.
(I wonder if this should have said "then perhaps it is better that you do not do it at all".)
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Chichester Park hotel on Friday November 22nd 2013
In Aid of Fibromyalgia Research
Read all about it
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17459523/FMS_eNews/13.11.22_JAMES_BOND_MURDER_MYSTERY.doc
Booking Form
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17459523/FMS_eNews/13.11.22_Booking_form_Murder_MYSTERY.doc
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1. The Brain in Pain Study
Dr Julius Bourke Principal Investigator for The Brain in Pain Study at Barts and The London School of Medicine is conducting research into how the nerves and the brain feel and detect pain, how they respond to pain, which parts of the brain are involved and which chemicals are used by the brain to communicate between these areas.
People with fibromyalgia and healthy controls are needed. The research involves quite lengthy appointments but I am assured that breaks can be taken as necessary.
Please read the attached information and consider taking part in this important research. Contact Dr Bourke directly to register your interest. This research cannot happen without your help. If you live within reasonable travelling distance of London you maylike to take part.
Full information is available at : http://goo.gl/Iq0C3J
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This research aims to explore the links between fibromyalgia and pregnancy, and we need participants to share their lived experiences in relation to this topic.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17459523/FMS_eNews/FMS_%20%26_Pregnancy_Study.doc
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S. Bucks Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS Support GroupNovember Newsletter
Think of your body like a diamond!
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17459523/FMS_eNews/South_Bucks_Newsletter_13.11.pdf
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| Dr Kevin White |
who lives and works in the United Kingdom. She wanted to know my opinions regarding the use of cranial electrical stimulation (CES) for the treatment of fibromyalgia. My first response was wise and confident: I told her I hadn't even heard of it. But then, not wanting to come across as more of an idiot than I already seemed, I told her I would look into it and get back to her. So here I am, getting back to her (and you) regarding my thoughts on CES, having done some reading about it. [CES]
http://thefibrofog.blogspot.ca/
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From Adrienne Dellwo, your Guide to Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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| Adrienne Dellwo |
Also this week, a growing case for autoimmunity in chronic fatigue syndrome; and why some experts think fibromyalgia is a spectrum disorder, like autism.
Down in Featured Articles, get lots of information on improving your daily life.
Take care of yourself!
http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/chronicfatigue/30526ec28700017a320025db.htm
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Pregabalin is approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia in the United States, Japan, and other countries. But, because prior pregabalin/fibromyalgia studies excluded the use of antidepressants in treatment, information about the effectiveness and safety of pregabalin for the treatment of pain in people with fibromyalgia who are being treated with antidepressants for their depression is lacking.
http://www.newswise.com/articles/pregabalin-significantly-improves-fibromyalgia-pain-in-patients-who-also-suffer-from-depression
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Monthly Prescribing Reference
Pfizer announced top-line results from two Phase 3b studies with Lyrica (pregabalin) capsules in patients with fibromyalgia and painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).
http://www.empr.com/lyrica-successfully-reduces-fibromyalgia-pain/article/316886/
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Research compared symptom severity, quality of life in various age groups October 26, 2013
Young and middle-aged fibromyalgia patients report worse symptoms and poorer quality of life than older patients, a new study reveals.
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2013/10/26/fibromyalgia-might-be-harder-on-younger-patients-study-finds
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Celiac disease patients prone to develop fibromyalgia
While patients with celiac disease had more than a 10% chance of developing fibromyalgia, patients with fibromyalgia had the same prevalence of celiac disease as the general population, according to recent study results.
http://www.healio.com/rheumatology/fibromyalgia/news/online/%7Bb2cabc52-3228-4a5b-aa7d-1ec64c65a2ad%7D/celiac-disease-patients-prone-to-develop-fibromyalgia
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The cause of the disease escaped researchers for years. In fact, the condition was considered by many in the field of medicine as psychosomatic (in the mind) because of the variety of symptoms that could not be clinically pinned down and patient reporting was the primary criteria.
Read more: http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/steps-authentic-happiness-positive-psychology/2013/oct/17/fibromyalgia-solved-pathology-not-mind/#ixzz2k4Ac0CZ6
Follow us: @wtcommunities on Twitter
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Dr. Stephen Langer explains how nutritional imbalances and low thyroid produce symptoms similar to that of fibromyalgia.
More at www.ihealthtube.com
Are you getting enough calcium, magnesium and vitamin D?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qof1vy4kp7g
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Weekly Review, Nov. 2nd, 2013
Weekly Review, Nov. 3rd, 2013
Weekly Review, Nov. 4th, 2013
Daily Newsletter, Nov. 7th, 2013
Daily Newsletter, Nov. 8th, 2013
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A cold and frosty mornng and - at last - leaves falling from trees. Late autumn, early winter? Confused? FM is also one of those things that is unpredictable, and inconsistent. I hope eNews helps you unravel some of the incongruities.
Love yourselves and love life
Stella
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Contact: fmsstella@gmail.com
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I also include various awareness items, benefits issues, as well as general health considerations. Anyone wishing to reproduce any of the included items in printed form should seek permission from the originators.
Wordz for the Week are from ‘Wordz for the Day’ by Donnie Kuhn, Sr. who died in May 2011.
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