Potsdam & Massena

Fibromyalgia Support Groups

Potsdam Facilitator: Leslie Russek, PhD, PT, OCS
Associate Professor, Clarkson University Physical Therapy Department and
Physical Therapist, Canton-Potsdam Hospital

• Potsdam Fibromyalgia Support Group   Thursday, August 28^th 6:30 pm in Clarkson Hall at 59 Main St.. Relaxation and managing chronic pain. There will be a brief presentation about the physiology of this approach, followed by a guided relaxation practice.

• Massena Fibromyalgia Support Group Meeting again! The group will meet Tuesday, September 9^th, 6:30 pm in Massena Memorial Hospital. This will be an open discussion to identify what topics or presenters the group would like for upcoming meetings.

Disclaimer about Newsletter contents: The purpose of this site is not to diagnose or cure any disease or malady. Information is offered to improve understanding of fibromyalgia. This information cannot take the place of professional medical advice. Any attempt to diagnose and treat an illness should come under the direction of a physician. No guarantees are made regarding any of the information presented in this website.

Newsletters

• August, 2008 (Relaxation in managing chronic pain; Trigger Pointers: pronator teres)
• July, 2008 (FMS and the family, continued; Trigger Pointers: foot pain)
• June, 2008 (FMS and the family)
• May, 2008 (Living with Fibromyalgia documentary, FMS facts, Trigger Pointers: upper trapezius)
• April, 2008 (Fibromyalgia facts, Trigger Pointers: tibialis posterior)
• March, 2008 (Supplements and diet)
• February, 2008 (Fibrofog, Trigger Pointers: pectoralis major)
• January, 2008 (Biofeedback, Trigger Pointers: the rhomboids)
• November/December, 2007 (Gizmos and gadgets to make life easier; TheraCane for trigger points)
• October, 2007 (FMS and headaches, Trigger Pointers: the sternocleidomastoid)
• September, 2007 (Acupuncture, Trigger Pointers: the piriformis)
• August, 2007 (Osteoporosis risks, Music to manage chronic pain, Trigger Pointers – gastroc/soleus and humor)
• July, 2007 (Ideas for the FMS in the North Country book; benefits of crafting)
• May-June, 2007 (Gardening with less pain)
• April, 2007 (Documentary “Living with Fibromyalgia,” research on cervical myelopathy, and humor)
• March, 2007 (Sleep apnea, laughter, poem “Nighttime Muse” submitted by Jane Ault)
• January, 2007 (Happiness, FMS research) – Note – there will be no February newsletter.
• November-December, 2006 (Coping with cold weather, pain medication)
• October, 2006 (Coping with depression or guilt)
• September, 2006 (The doctor-patient relationship)
• August, 2006 (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Diet and FMS, FMS Research, Smoking Cessation)
• July, 2006 (Benefits of social support)
• June, 2006 (Self-care strategies)
• May, 2006 (History of Fibromyalgia, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day)
• April, 2006 (Myofascial Trigger Points)
• March, 2006 (Emotions and FMS; Poem: My Muscles)
• February, 2006 (Urinary disorders and pelvic pain)
• January, 2006 (Highlights of Dr. Welch's lecture)
• November-December, 2005 (Headaches)
• October, 2005 (Hormones and FMS, Alexander technique, balance research)
• September, 2005 (Impact of FMS on the family, tips for improving energy)
• August, 2005 (FMS Myths, myofascial pain syndrome)
• July, 2005 (FMS summer reading)
• June, 2005 (Hypermobility Syndrome and FMS)
• May, 2005 (Pain, Sleep)
• April, 2005 (Anxiety, Panic and FMS, FMS Million Letter Campaign)
• March, 2005 (Making the most of your MD visit, Fibrofog, Dopamine and FMS)
• February, 2005 (Prescription IQ, Asking for help)
• January, 2005 (FMS medications, Restless Legs Syndrome)
• December, 2004 (Prioritizing, Friendship)
• November, 2004 (Handling the Holidays, Exercise part 2)
• October, 2004 (Healthy People 2010, Exercise part 1)
• September, 2004 (Communication)
• August, 2004 (Animal therapy)
• July, 2004 (Supplements)
• June, 2004 (Osteoporosis, Guaifenesin) (Complete book review on Guaifenisin)
• May, 2004  (Talking to your doctor)
• April, 2004
• March, 2004
• February, 2004
• December, 2003
• November, 2003, print format
• October, 2003 (or in printable format October, 2003)
• September, 2003 (or in printable format September, 2003)
• August, 2003 (or in printable format August, 2003)
• July, 2003 (or in printable format July, 2003)
• June, 2003 (or in printable format June, 2003)
• May, 2003 (or in printable format May, 2003)
• March, 2003 (or in printable format March, 2003)
• February, 2003 (or in printable format February, 2003)
• January, 2003
• December, 2002

Support Group meeting times:
Potsdam: 6:30 pm on the 4th Thursday of every month (except for holiday weeks)
    Location - Clarkson Hall at 59 Main St., Potsdam, NY. Follow the signs to the meeting room.
    For information about the Potsdam Fibromyalgia Support Group, contact the Canton-Potsdam Hospital Physical Therapy Dept. at 261-5460.
Massena: 6:30 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of every month (except for holiday weeks)
    Location - Massena Memorial Hospital, Community meeting room.
    For information about the next Massena Fibromyalgia Support Group, contact Massena Memorial Hospital at 764-1711.

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Links
Dr. Russek's Home page

Clarkson University
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
Clarkson Physical Therapy Department

If you have comments or suggestions, email me at lnrussek@clarkson.edu