I watched this interesting video about treating Fibromyalgia with self-hypnosis. There are so many approaches and opportunities out there and I thought this might intrigue some of you. I recently added meditation for Fibromyalgia relief to my "toolbox," and it seems that self-hypnosis is just another way to tap into and connect with our subconscious. I cannot yet explain how this helps to relieve our symptoms, but watch Dr. Roth discuss it in the five minute video below and see what you think. Melissa J. Roth CHt., Ph.D. is CEO and Founder of Alabama Hypnotherapy Center and Hypnosis … [Read more...]
Online Resources for Fibromyalgia Support and Information
Part 3 of my series on Fibromyalgia Support and Information. In my previous posts I listed the main social networking sites (part 1) and group forums (part 2) available if you are looking 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 general resources available, like blogs and websites. Again, this is just a partial list of what is out … [Read more...]
Another Careless Doctor to Avoid
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...]
New Book on Fibromyalgia – Claims to Fill in the Missing Pieces
I initially hesitated to share the following information with you about a new book on Fibromyalgia, primarily because I only know of it from a press release I received. I have not read the book. But then I remembered that knowledge is power, and the more resources we have at our disposal, the more options we have to chose from. Please do not take my sharing of this information as an endorsement of any kind. Read it for yourself, and if you are interested there is a link to the authors website with more information about his practice and philosophy. Here is the press release: FOR … [Read more...]
Current Psychiatry “Gets” Fibromyalgia
I read this article today in Current Psychiatry online magazine. It is a peer-reviewed magazine, meaning the articles are written for and to other psychiatrists. So reading it was kind of like listening in on their private conversation about Fibromyalgia - I didn't understand some of the technical terms used, but it was enlightening to read how the psychiatric world views Fibromyalgia and patients diagnosed with it. I have to say, I think they get it! At the very least the doctor who wrote the article does. Sharon B. Stanford, MD is the Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Family … [Read more...]