Yesterday I introduced you to an ignorant and judgmental acupuncturist who I recommend you NEVER seek treatment from. In keeping with that theme, today I would like you to meet Rheumatologist Dr. Stephen Plotnick. Consider this my public service announcement to steer clear of him as well. From TheDailyPress.com NEWPORT NEWS — A Virginia Beach doctor whose medical license was suspended last year after five patients in his care died is now teaching in Newport News. Rheumatologist Dr. Stephen Plotnick had his medical license suspended for 24 months in August 2008, and is teaching an … [Read more...]
Misery Loves Company
Because I don't feel well and am really grumpy, I wanted to share with you an article from a judgmental and ignorant acupuncturist, because I think it will make you all grumpy too. You know the saying, "misery loves company," well I am inviting you all over to my place today. Let me know if this article makes you seethe as much as it did me. For every excellent practitioner out there - open-minded and truly interested in helping us heal - there is a bozo like this. From Acupuncture Today. This quote picks up in the middle of an article written by Kaleb Montgomery, DTCM. He is expressing … [Read more...]
Recognize My Wall?
Here is my wall. I have hit it - HARD! On this side of my wall is - Me Pain Fatigue My icepack Ibuprophen My couch And the last 3 episodes of Grey's Anatomy On the other side of the wall is - My Brain Energy Motivation Post #3 of my series on online support and information for Fibromyalgia Look forward to seeing you again on the other side! 21/30 … [Read more...]
Online Forums for Fibromyalgia Support and Information
Continuation of Online Social Networking for Fibromyalgia Support and Information. In my previous post I listed the main social networking sites available if you are looking to to join an online community for support, encouragement, camaraderie, or just to have a place to vent. My inspiration for putting these posts together is to help alleviate the potential for isolation if you are living with Fibromyalgia or most any chronic illness. For this post I am going to focus on the many online forums and support groups available. Again, this is just a partial list of what is out there, so feel … [Read more...]
Online Social Networking for Fibromyalgia Support and Information
On a recent post, Conversation on Isolation, I promised I would put together a list of online resources for Fibromyalgia and chronic illness support and information. Below you will find many - but not nearly all - links to social networking online resources. Because I am not an active participant of each site listed I am only making comments on the sites I have firsthand knowledge of. Please feel free to add to this list in the comments, or leave your thoughts, feelings, experiences on any of the listed sites. Due to the amount of information available, I am breaking this information up into … [Read more...]