Hi there
The opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games has just
ended. I sat and watched it – spellbound. It really did depict the best of British . .
. even the Health Service. What a
spectacle! So I thought, now it is
already Saturday I would send this off to you instead of waiting until I get
up, which might be late. There is much
for you in this week’s eNews so if you don’t spend all week watching the Games
you might find time to read some of it.
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WORDz FOR THE WEEK
80. I often wonder . . .
. Why do we live our lives unhappy, when we have all the power to change it?
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Dr Holman’s lecture on PC3
(Positional Cervical
Spinal Cord Compression)
Abstract of online
article.
The leaflet handed out at the meeting last Sunday
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TWO TV INVESTIGATIONS
INTO THE WCA
Thanks to Benefits and Work member papasmurf for alerting us to two programmes about the WCA both being broadcast on Monday 30 July.
Dispatches. 8pm, Channel 4
“Using undercover filming, reporter Jackie Long investigates the shocking processes used to assess whether sickness and disability benefit claimants should be declared fit for work.”
Disabled or faking it? 8.30pm, BBC2
“Panorama investigates the government's plans to end the so-called 'sick note culture' and their attempts to get millions of people off disability benefits and into work. In Britain's modern welfare state, millions are being paid to private companies to assess sick and disabled claimants but is the system working? Or are new tests wrongly victimising those who deserve support the most?”
Thanks to Benefits and Work member papasmurf for alerting us to two programmes about the WCA both being broadcast on Monday 30 July.
Dispatches. 8pm, Channel 4
“Using undercover filming, reporter Jackie Long investigates the shocking processes used to assess whether sickness and disability benefit claimants should be declared fit for work.”
Disabled or faking it? 8.30pm, BBC2
“Panorama investigates the government's plans to end the so-called 'sick note culture' and their attempts to get millions of people off disability benefits and into work. In Britain's modern welfare state, millions are being paid to private companies to assess sick and disabled claimants but is the system working? Or are new tests wrongly victimising those who deserve support the most?”
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New type of MRI helping fibromyalgia
patients
Now local doctors are
using a new type of MRI screening that's providing some surprising answers, as
well as a new way to treat patients who've never been able to find relief.
Video with Andrew Holman,
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Harrington
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Have you had a work
capability assessment, the medical test for employment and support allowance?
Or better still, have you had more than one? If so, Professor Harrington, the independent reviewer of the WCA, wants to hear from you as he gathers evidence for his third independent review. The deadline for responses is 7th September 2012. |
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Pain management overview
Pain management is important for ongoing pain control, especially
if you suffer with long-term or chronic pain. After getting a pain assessment,
your doctor can prescribe pain relieving medicine or other pain treatments to
help you get pain relief. Sometimes psychotherapy is also useful to learn how
to cope with chronic pain.
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Yoga
Many people both in and out of the yoga community were moved and
inspired recently by a video posted on YouTube chronicling the transformation
of veteran Arthur Boorman, who used a yoga-based fitness system to drastically
improve his health. (Refresh your memory here.)
The program he used is DDP Yoga, so of course I wanted to see what this method
is all about. Let's take a look at a few other fitness-based approaches to yoga
too.
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Yoga, Health and Wellbeing Weekend
Friday 28 September - Monday 1 October 2012 at
South Downs Holiday Village, Near
Chichester, West Sussex
This Yoga
weekend is uniquely different to others in that it incorporates a programme for
those living with long term health conditions like Fibromyalgia, ME, CFS,
Arthritis, IBS etc. There is a gentle seated yoga class everyday so there is no
need to get down on a mat unless you want to, and a plethora of other
activities like Tai Chi, Alexander Technique and Relaxation that are all
inclusive and will accommodate any limitations that you might have.
In
addition to yoga sessions and other tutorials, you have the opportunity to book
(for an
additional
fee) one to one therapies including Acupuncture, Iridology, Reflexology, Indian
Head Massage etc.
The cost for the weekend is just £159
per person ( Double / Twin Bed ) or £189 for single
occupancy. There is a limited
availability of mobility chalets.
To book contact Sarah - 70,
The Hornet, Chichester, PO19 7JJ Tel: 0844 887 2505 or Email: sarah.owen7@virgin.net.
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8 Energy-Boosting Supplements for Fighting Fibromyalgia Fatigue
Fatigue, often extreme fatigue, is a key symptom of fibromyalgia. For many, it can be even more debilitating than the pain.
Doctors generally tend to shy away from prescribing medications to treat fatigue. I suspect that's because most of them are stimulants and can be highly addicting.
The anti-fatigue drug I most often hear being prescribed for fibromyalgia is Provigil, which is FDA approved for narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea and multiple sclerosis-related fatigue. However, Provigil tends to stop working if it is taken every day.
The problem I personally have with taking prescription drugs for fatigue is that, although they may make me feel like I have more energy, they don't address the core problem causing the fatigue. I'm afraid that if I do more because I feel more energetic, I may actually be harming my body by pushing myself too much. Read more . . . .
Fatigue, often extreme fatigue, is a key symptom of fibromyalgia. For many, it can be even more debilitating than the pain.
Doctors generally tend to shy away from prescribing medications to treat fatigue. I suspect that's because most of them are stimulants and can be highly addicting.
The anti-fatigue drug I most often hear being prescribed for fibromyalgia is Provigil, which is FDA approved for narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea and multiple sclerosis-related fatigue. However, Provigil tends to stop working if it is taken every day.
The problem I personally have with taking prescription drugs for fatigue is that, although they may make me feel like I have more energy, they don't address the core problem causing the fatigue. I'm afraid that if I do more because I feel more energetic, I may actually be harming my body by pushing myself too much. Read more . . . .
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“Epic 10½
Hour Hypnosis Session for Insomnia" (Hypnosis with Jason Newland)
Plat it overnight!
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New type of MRI helping fibromyalgia patients
Local doctors are using a new type of MRI screening that's
providing some surprising answers, as well as a new way to treat patients
who've never been able to find relief.
Watch the video.
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Fibromyalgia and Alternative Treatments
From acupuncture to chiropractic, from massage to meditation,
alternative treatments are in great demand. That's especially true for people
with pain-related illnesses such as fibromyalgia. Alternative medicine,
including herbal therapy and homeopathy, is used in place of conventional
medicine. These systems are based on the belief that the body has the power to
heal itself with multiple techniques including those that involve the mind,
body, and spirit. Complementary medicine is used together with conventional
medicine.
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Fibromyalgia: Creating a Treatment Plan
Fibromyalgia is a complicated medical disorder. It has no specific
causes and no known cure. Yet for those who have it -- as many as one in 50
Americans -- the chronic pain, fatigue, and psychological strain of
fibromyalgia are all too clear.
Fibromyalgia symptoms are treatable, however. Many experts believe
the best treatment is a multifaceted approach that combines medication with
lifestyle changes and alternative treatments.
You may need to work with your doctor, a physical therapist, and
possibly others to tailor a treatment plan to your needs. Here’s how to get
started.
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So, there you have it. Some
things I have kept back for next week, believe it or not! Enjoy the Plympic Games but enjoy the
contents of this eNews as well.
Fondest wishes to you all
Stella
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N.B.
I would like to point out to you all that the information in my eNewsletters
does not necessarily infer endorsement by the charity Fibromyalgia Support for
Surrey & Sussex. Any advice or recommendation of a medical or
legal nature must always be discussed with a qualified professional. The
charity cannot be held responsible for omissions and/or errors.
Sites
I refer you to are for information only. They might conflict in their
opinions, they might not even be medically sound, but I merely offer them for
you to peruse and make your own judgements, accept or reject as you will.
Only by reading widely can we get an overall picture of fibromyalgia syndrome
and how we can deal with its symptoms, learn to cope with them and still have a
life.
I
also include various awareness and local issues as well as general health
considerations. Anyone wishing to
reproduce any of the above items in printed form should seek permission from
the originators.
Wordz
for the Week are from ‘Wordz for the Day’ by Donnie Kuhn, Sr.
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