October 2010

Oct. 23 Fibro Focus in Orange County includes “FACE of Pain” mini-workshop

Attendees to this Saturday’s Fibro Focus event in Mission Viejo, CA will get a special treat from Judith Westerfield, psychotherapist, certified clinical hypnosis & guided imagery therapist who will present a special EXPERIENTIAL mini-workshop to experience first hand how to safely give expression to your own FACE of Pain using the healing power of Therapeutic Creative Expression* [...]

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“2nd Annual Extreme Makeover for the Woman’s Soul” Fibromyalgia Benefit & Stilleto Challenge – Atlanta, Oct. 22-23, 2010

If you’re in the Atlanta area, please consider attending the 2nd Annual Extreme Makeover for the Woman’s Soul benefiting fibromyalgia and the National Fibromyalgia Association. It’s sure to be amazing event starting this Friday, October 22 – 23, 2010! Organizer Mona Austin says, “The purpose of this event is to equip women to soar in their personal [...]

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NFA goes “LIVE” on KCAL 9 Los Angeles with “Fibro Focus”

Lynne Matallana, president and founder of the National Fibromyalgia Association, and Dr. Hernan Castro-Rueda, were in-studio guests Monday on KCAL 9 News, the Los Angeles affiliate of CBS,  to discuss fibromyalgia, its signs and its symptoms. They also talked about “Fibro Focus,” a free educational seminar on October 23 in Mission Viejo. The event will be held at 3 pm at [...]

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“FIBRO FOCUS” coming to Orange County! Medical Expert to speak on fibromyalgia

The National Fibromyalgia Association invites you to attend “Fibro Focus,” a FREE meeting where you can learn more about the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia, its diagnosis and how you can live with and manage the condition. If you have been suffering from unexplained chronic, widespread pain for 3 months or more, speak to your health care [...]

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Update on FDA rejection of Sodium Oxybate for treatment of fibromyalgia

On October 11, 2010, the FDA voted not to approve Sodium Oxybate for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Despite this setback, the National Fibromyalgia Association is committed to continue advocating for access to treatments for the fibromyalgia community.  We want to thank everyone who responded to our call to action last week by sending letters to the FDA in support of [...]

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All Wheels 4 Fibromyalgia’s Deb Feather finishes her own amazing race

Remember All Wheels 4 Fibromyalgia who successfully completed the amazing Race Across America this past summer? Deb Feather was one of the crew members, and the only person on the team with fibromyalgia. She was behind the team’s main inspiration!   Last month, Deb inspired the team again! Deb rode 100 miles to finish the [...]

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