FMSSAS eNews 12.02.25

 Hello to you all

I hope the milder weather is making you all feel better.  I was amazed that the temperature in our conservatory hit 30 degrees this week!  Summer weather in February!  Whatever next?  Life is full of surprises.  Now for this week’s gems:--

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WORDz FOR THE WEEK

59.  Keep smiling because it may be the only sunshine someone else will see today.

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Kelly’s Kontributions 

Decreased intrinsic brain connectivity is associated with reduced clinical pain in fibromyalgia.
https://listserv.nodak.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1202a&L=co-cure&T=0&P=6345
The Role of Antipsychotics in the Management of Fibromyalgia
https://listserv.nodak.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1202a&L=co-cure&T=0&P=1998
Descending pain modulation and its interaction with peripheral sensitization following sustained isometric muscle contraction in fibromyalgia
https://listserv.nodak.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1202b&L=co-cure&T=0&P=7692
Frequency of fibromyalgia syndrome in breast cancer patients.
https://listserv.nodak.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1202b&L=co-cure&T=0&P=7555
Serum vitamin D level and bone mineral density in premenopausal Egyptian women with fibromyalgia
https://listserv.nodak.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1202b&L=co-cure&T=0&P=7383
Working Memory Problems in Fibromyalgia& Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
https://listserv.nodak.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1202c&L=co-cure&T=0&P=5374
Adverse Events Attributable to Nocebo in Randomized Controlled Drug Trials in Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Systematic Review.
https://listserv.nodak.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1202c&L=co-cure&T=0&P=4443
Mitochondrial myopathy presenting as fibromyalgia: a case report
https://listserv.nodak.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1202c&L=co-cure&T=0&P=5521
The Concept of Incomplete Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Comparison of Incomplete Fibromyalgia Syndrome With Fibromyalgia Syndrome by 1990 ACR Classification Criteria and Its Implications for Newer Criteria and Clinical Practice.
https://listserv.nodak.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind1202c&L=co-cure&T=0&P=4146
"Lifting the Fog: Treating Cognitive Problems"
Strategies for controlling brain fog.
http://www.cfidsselfhelp.org/library/lifting-fog-treating-cognitive-problems
"Counting Your Blessings: How Gratitude Improves Your Health"
People who keep a gratitude journal report fewer symptoms and feel better
about their lives.
http://www.cfidsselfhelp.org/library/counting-your-blessings-how-gratitude-improves-your-health
"Living with Fibromyalgia: What Helps Me"
FM patient Kathy Gamble describes the many strategies she uses to create a
good life with fibromyalgia.
http://www.cfidsselfhelp.org/library/living-with-fibromyalgia-what-helps-me
"How Your Doctor Can Help If You Have CFS/ME"
CFS/FM specialist Dr. Charles Lapp explains.
http://www.cfidsselfhelp.org/library/how-your-doctor-can-help-if-you-have-cfsme
"Adapting to Fibromyalgia"
By focusing on the many practical things she could do to feel better, this
person made a successful adaptation to long-term illness.
http://www.cfidsselfhelp.org/library/adapting-fibromyalgia

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Yoga Nidra

A while ago I gave a link to this

http://www.relaxationyoganidra.com/

A testimonial from one of our members who tried it and found it very beneficial:-

I received your yoga nidra CD Stress & pain relief, slumber time etc. It is absolutely excellent. Especially the one hour track on pain relief, it goes by in a flash, and the pain whilst practicing this is definitely relieved somewhat.
-- Joan Chappell, UK

See Joan’s and other testimonials here

http://www.relaxationyoganidra.com/testimonials.html

How to Practice Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is most beneficial as a regular practice done every day or second day. Any time of the day is a good time to do Yoga Nidra except right after a meal. Wait one and a half hours or so to respect the digestive process. A practice time of 15-45 minutes is all that is required. Practice in a quiet place where there will be no interruptions - unplug the phone and turn off cellular phones. A sign on the door "In Practice" or "In Silence" - works well to remind others of our sacred times.

http://www.relaxationyoganidra.com/practice.html

Here is the link for the recordings of the recent teleseminar.

http://instantteleseminar.com/?eventID=21411651

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Earth Clinic's treasure chest of home remedies!

Our readers have been testing and developing these folk remedies, with contributors from every part of the world, since 1999. We've been sent some of the most exciting remedies to date – dozens of restorative remedies, plus natural cures for cancer, fibromyalgia, back pain and better than 350 other diseases and conditions!

http://www.earthclinic.com/

See also

http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/fibromyalgia.html

and

Supplement Cures

http://www.earthclinic.com/supplements.html

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Thyroid Disease & Fibromyalgia: The Factor That's Nearly Always Overlooked

"Inadequate thyroid hormone regulation may be one of the primary underlying factors in many patients with fibromyalgia," writes nutrition researcher Dr. Joseph Mercola. Whether it's dry skin, hair loss, weight gain, tender points, fatigue, or chronic aching and pain, "most of the symptoms of low thyroid correspond to symptoms of fibromyalgia."

http://www.prohealth.com/fibromyalgia/library/showArticle.cfm?libid=16826&B1=EM022212F&utm_source=EM022212F&utm_medium=em&utm_campaign=FM&slvor=10807.1059101.0.1.0.110434&eid=stella@bernardi.co.uk

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Working Memory Problems in Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Do you walk into a room only to forget why you're there? Do you forget what's on your grocery list as soon as you look away from it, or have trouble following step-by-step instructions?

Those are all symptoms of a working memory impairment, which is a common part of the cognitive dysfunction (brain fog or fibro fog) caused by fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/2012/02/20/working-memory-problems-in-fibromyalgia-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.htm

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Secret Behind Chang Shan May Lead to New Treatments for Autoimmune Disorders

Feb. 12, 2012 -- A new discovery about a 2,000-year-old Chinese herbal remedy derived from the roots of the blue evergreen hydrangea may pave the way for a new generation of targeted treatments for autoimmune disorders.

http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/news/20120212/chinese-herb-targets-immune-system?ecd=wnl_fib_022112

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12 Ways to Manage Fibromyalgia
There are little things you can do to minimize fibromyalgia's impact on your life.

Sure-fire ways to tame the beast.

http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/ss/slideshow-fibro-coping-tips?ecd=wnl_fib_022112

Also See:
• Tips to Reduce Stress
• How to Deal With Fibro Pain and Fatigue

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Tai Chi Classes now in Henfield

Nicola Jones who runs classes in Brighton, Crawley, Horsham & Worthing is starting up in Henfield.  For details see her website.

http://earthbalance-taichi.com/tai-chi-sussex/tai-chi-henfield/

Some of our members are already benefiting from attending.

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Quiz: The ABCs of Vitamins

Getting the right amounts of the right vitamins can boost mood, fight pain, and increase energy.

Are you on track?  Do the quiz.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/rm-quiz-vitamins-benefits?ecd=wnl_fib_022112

Also See:
• Unemployment and Depression
• Lifestyle Tweaks That Fight Pain
• OTC Pain Medication Guide

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Fibromyalgia Quiz: Test Your Medical IQ

http://www.medicinenet.com/fibromyalgia_quiz/quiz.htm

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Chronic pain management service

The Chronic Pain Service provides a comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessment and works closely with the other departments to ensure that patients receive a high quality standard of care and pain management.  (Service available at Bognor Regis but is for all West Sussex patients.  Have any of you tried this?)

http://www.westsussex.nhs.uk/services-chronic-pain

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East Sussex LINk Survey of Public Opinion on Primary care Provision (Doctor’s Surgeries, NHS Dentists, NHS Opticians and Community Pharmacies) Across East Sussex

East Sussex Local Involvement Network (LINk) is carrying out a survey in order to understand the quality, accessibility, ease of use and levels of satisfaction with primary care services (doctor’s surgeries, NHS Dentists, NHS Opticians and Community Pharmacies) across East Sussex and to help us identify any areas of concern and opportunities for improvement.

If you live in East Susesex, then please complete the survey:-

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LINkPrimaryCare

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NHS report warns of health reform risks

Internal reports warn that health reforms risk overspending while at the same time reducing levels of patient care

Click here

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New Poll shows voters against Health Reforms

52% of respondents think the bill should be dropped

Click here

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Emerging Health Structures

You are invited to the following event:

Tuesday, 27 March 2012 from 09:30 to 16:00 (GMT) Leatherhead Leisure Centre, Surrey

More details here where you can register if you wish to attend.

http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/2960110771/?ref=enivtefor&invite=MTY5NzA5MS9kZXZlbG9wbWVudEB0dnNjLm9yZy51ay8w&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=inviteformal&utm_term=attend

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If you appreciate having News every week would you consider making a donation to FMSSAS?  If so please click here.

Thank you in anticipation.

Farewell for now fibro friends

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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