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Cure4Fibromyalgia.org
For Fibromyalgia Fighters, By Fibromyalgia Fighters.
Promoting Fibromyalgia Awareness and Research to Find a Cure.
Providing Information, Support, & Fibromyalgia Awareness Products.
| Health Care Reform |
| The new Health Care Reform law has already begun to impact Fibro fighters. No longer can insurance companies take away your insurance when you need it most because you have hit some lifetime limit or because there was some small mistake on your original application. They can no longer deny coverage to children due to pre-existing conditions. This will extend to adults by 2014. For now those with pre-existing conditions such as Fibro, can get insurance through the PCIP plan. For more information visit our new Health Care Reform page. |
| Diagnostic Criteria |
| The American College of Rheumatology has proposed new diagnostic criteria for Fibromyalgia to make up for the short comings of the current diagnostic criteria. Not all Fibro fighters have tender points. The current criteria also do not account for the other symptoms of Fibromyalgia. The new criteria includes a score from 0-12 indicating the severity of symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbance, cognitive dysfunction, and more. Widespread pain will now be measured by counting the number of areas (out of 19 specific areas) the patient has had pain over the last week. |
| Yoga for Fibro |
| A study published recently in the November issue of PAIN, researchers found that Fibromyalgia patients that participated in a "Yoga for Awareness" program showed improvement in fibromyalgia symptoms and functioning. This improvement was significantly better than that of patients on the standard fibromyalgia treatments. This yoga program included gentle stretching poses, mindful meditation, and breathing exercises. We are now offering Yoga for Fibromyalgia, a book with 8 yoga sequences designed to help ease Fibromyalgia symptoms. |
| Volume 1, Issue 2 |
| November 1, 2010 |
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Fibromyalgia Information |
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Fibromyalgia Research
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By Fibromyalgia Fighters |
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Fight Fibromyalgia |
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About Cure4Fibromyalgia.org
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Fibromyalgia Products |
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Fibromyalgia Awareness
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Fibromyalgia Support |
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| Monthly Question |
| Cure4Fibromyalgia.org is By Fibromyalgia Fighters,
For Fibromyalgia Fighters. One way you can contribute to the
site with our Question of the Month. We will use your answers to
build and improve our pages. This month's question is: Do You Have Tips for Getting through the holidays with Fibromyalgia? Email us your answers. |
| Featured Website |
Each month we feature a different
Fibromyalgia website. This month's featured site is
The National Fibromyalgia Research Association. This Fibromyalgia website
includes all the up to date information
on Fibromyalgia,
Fibromyalgia Research, and Fibromyalgia Education.
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| Featured Profile |
Each month we feature a different
social networking website where you can connect with other Fibro fighters and their supporters. This
month's featured profile is:
WeAreFibro.org This social networking website allows you to make a profile with symptoms, treatments, history
and more. Connect with others like you. |
Always consult a physician before making any medical decisions!