Pain Care Live Presented by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and supported by independent educational grants from Depomed Inc., Lilly USA, LLC, the following Virtual Summit Series is being offered at no cost. I am sharing this for those of us interested in keeping up with the latest scientific research on chronic pain. I will be listening in. LIVE 2-PART VIRTUAL PAIN CARE SERIES Watch top pain management specialists discuss the latest scientific research via live streaming video, participate in real-time Q&A online and earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Topics Include: … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day 2012
Come and experience the natural healing energy of Reiki & Restorative Yoga FibroHaven is having a special Healing Clinic for members in the Southern California area. I wish I could spread the love to each and every one of you, but just know this event is in everyone's honor, and with the intention of bringing as much healing and awareness as I can to my local community. What: FM Awareness Day Free Healing Clinic Where: Inner Strength Yoga & Healing Center 2124 El Camino Real, ste 202 Oceanside, CA 92054 When: 5-7Pm, Saturday May 12, 2012 Cost: Free Details: Come and … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Fibromyalgia Awareness Campaigns are a Good Thing
The month of May is recognized as Fibromyalgia Awareness month, with May 12th being the official Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. So what does all this awareness mean? And how is it really benefiting us? If you have been diagnosed longer than a few years, you most likely recognize the shift in the awareness and overall understanding of fibromyalgia. Yes, there are still uneducated nay-sayers out there, but the gap between reality and perception is definitely closing in and this is a very good thing. Awareness is key! So again, what does all this Fibromyalgia Awareness mean and how do we … [Read more...]
Message From Jan Chambers, President of the NFMCPA
On March 12th I was happy to post a much anticipated update to the status of the National Fibromyalgia Association. From it we learned of Jan Chambers and her recently established non-profit The National Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association, and of the several NFA programs that have been transfered and are now going to be preserved by the NFMCPA. Because of the confusion and concern that remained about Jan and the NFMCPA, I reached out to her and asked if she would be interested in making a statement about the work she has been doing and about the future intentions of the NFMCPA as a … [Read more...]
Update on the National Fibromyalgia Association
There has been much speculation recently as to the status of the National Fibromyalgia Association due to their recent staff layoffs and cutbacks on major programs and services. Many of us have been left frustrated with their silence as to the state of things. For me, I was most concerned that the FM community would lose its most visible non-profit voice. Despite its recent struggles, the NFA has been the leader in bringing focus, awareness, and understanding to fibromyalgia. We have all benefited, if even indirectly, from their efforts. If there is one constant in life - it is change. And … [Read more...]