Potsdam & Massena
Fibromyalgia Support Groups
Potsdam
Facilitator: Leslie Russek, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS
Associate
Professor, Clarkson University Physical Therapy Department and
Physical
Therapist, Canton-Potsdam Hospital
·
The Massena Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on the
2nd Saturday of each month. The next meeting is on Saturday, January 14th
at 1:30 pm. The topic will be “Ideas
and Devices to Help When You Are In Pain.” Bring both ideas and gadgets
that help you manage a flare or help you get things done when you are in pain.
For more information, contact Maxine at 769-5778.
·
Potsdam Fibromyalgia Support Group meets in Clarkson
Hall at 59 Main St; this month’s meeting will be on Monday, January 23rd, 4-5 pm (note early
winter hours). This will be a guided discussion: “Start the year with a positive attitude:
You can do it.” Contact Leslie at Lnrussek@clarkson.edu for more information.
Useful links and
resources:
Employees with Fibromyalgia This resource is from The Job Accommodation Network (JAN), supported by the US Dept of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy. This document has useful suggestions for making accommodations in the workplace.
Talking
With Your Doctor: This
brochure from the National Institute on Aging is intended
for older adults because they tend to have more medical concerns and tend to
take more medications – making it an excellent resource for people with FM.
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
- January, 2012 (2010 American College of Rheumatology diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia)
- December, 2011 (Health benefits of gratitude. Melatonin for sleep)
- November, 2011 (Managing trigger points. Trigger Pointers: infraspinatus)
- October, 2011 (Fibro vs. myofascial pain syndrome, Trigger Pointers: gluteus medius)
- September, 2011 (Overview of trigger points, Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders)
- August, 2011 (Abdominal migraines, Drug interactions, Vibration for pain)
- June, 2011 (What are the most common fibro symptoms, Trigger pointers: wrist and finger flexors)
- May, 2011 (Chronic pain, Awareness Day)
- April, 2011 (Adaptive gardening, Trigger pointers: scalenes)
- March, 2011 (FM subtypes, Trigger Pointers: pectoralis muscles, women’s heart attack symptoms)
- February, 2011 (Chronic pelvic pain, Trigger Pointers: pelvic floor muscles)
- January, 2011 (Placebo and Nocebo effects, the 2011 Coping Calendar, Trigger pointers: hip flexor muscles)
- November, 2010 (Gastrointestinal problems and FMS, Trigger Pointers: abdominal muscles)
- October,
2010 (Talking With Your Doctor) Additional resource: FM Healthcare Worksheet
for planning your appointment
- September, 2010 (Supporting the supporter – caregiver stress)
- August, 2010 (Sleep disorders, tai chi and FM)
- July, 2010 (Hypnosis for managing pain)
- June, 2010 (Work accommodations for FM, Gardening accommodations – reprieve of previous newsletters)
- May, 2010 (Awareness Day, Avoiding negative thoughts.)
- March, 2010 (Exercise and FM, Walking groups, working with PT students)
- January, 2010 (The Masks We Wear, Contribute to our North Country FM book)
- November/December, 2009 (Sources of medical info, fibromyalgia magazines, quadratus lumborum trigger points)
- October, 2009 (Acupressure for insomnia)
- September, 2009 (Balance disorders, New support group to deal with psychosocial aspects of FM)
- August, 2009 (Type A Behavior, Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder)
- July, 2009 (Accommodations for FM, FM Poetry: The Winds of Fibromyalgia)
- June, 2009 (Fibrofog, vitamin D, Trigger Pointers: posterior neck muscles – splenius capitis and cervicis)
- April, 2009 (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and FMS, Awareness Day events, Pain/Stress Management program)
- March, 2009
(Self-esteem and illness self-image, Dr. Khan –
- February, 2009 (Fibro-fatigue, dealing with chemical sensitivity, trigger points vs. tender points)
- January, 2009 (Chemical sensitivity)
- November-December, 2008 (Fibro news, book suggestions, Trigger Pointers: facial muscles)
- October, 2008 (Common myths about pain; stress of chronic illness)
- September, 2008 (Mind-body activities such as yoga, tai chi and qi gung for chronic pain; new sleep medications)
- 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
- 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)
Support Group meeting times:
Location - Clarkson Hall at
For information about the Potsdam Fibromyalgia Support
Group, contact the Canton-Potsdam Hospital Physical Therapy Dept. at 261-5460.
Massena Summer Hours: 6:30-7:30 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of
every month (except for holiday weeks)
Location -
For information about the Massena Fibromyalgia Support Group,
contact
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Links
Dr. Russek's
Home page
Contact the Potsdam Group Leader at Lnrussek@clarkson.edu
Clarkson University
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
Clarkson Physical Therapy
Department
If you have comments or suggestions,
email me at lnrussek@clarkson.edu