The Americans With Disabilities Act–What Persons With Fibromyalgia Need To Know by Alison S. Levy, M.S. If you are a person with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), you know how its affects can influence your ability to maintain steady employment. The Americans [...]
A Randomized Controlled Trial – Source: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Feb 2009by G Ekici, PT, PhD, et al.August 20, 2009 Objective: This study analyzed and compared the effects of manual lymph drainage therapy (MLDT) and connective tissue massage [...]
A little humor from Bri. 1. The roundest knight at king Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi 2. She was only a whisky maker, but he loved her still. 3. A rubber [...]
Interesting article! New Developments in the Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Say Goodbye to Tender Points?PDF available at: http://www.ccjm.org/content/76/6/345.full.pdf This article describes a relatively new diagnostic tool, the Symptom Intensity Scale, which assesses both regional pain and fatigue, and can be [...]
2009 Telly Award Sharon Ostalecki, PhD has recently been recognized for her work in producing the documentary: Fibromyalgia-Fitting the Pieces Together. The Documentary has been awarded the 2009 Silver Telly Award.
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Excellent article from Karen Lee Richards.I had always been told that the active ingredients in generic medications had to be exactly the same as their brand name counterparts; that the only differences allowed were in the inactive ingredients, such as [...]
I am excited and happy to tell you PBS (public broadcasting service) will be airing a special, on Fibromyalgia, in September. September is Pain Awareness month and HOPE has been asked to air the documentary, Fibromyalgia: Fitting the Pieces Together, [...]
I attended the American Pain Foundation conference, last week. I am one of the MI leaders. One of the concerns discussed was Step Therapy & Therapeutic Switching. I thought you would enjoy this article. Please post any comments or experiences, [...]
100 Questions & Answers About Fibromyalgia by: Martin Tamler, M.D. & Sharon Ostalecki, Ph.D. is now available at:http://www.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763766566/The newly released book will address: symptoms, diagnosis, causes, associated medical conditions related to Fibromylagia and treatments including traditional and alternative approaches.
