New Research Funding CD is ready for production.

My own personal CD is ready to start raising research funding for our planned concert. Watch http://www.fibrohugs.org and http://fmsglobalnews.wordpress.com for news of the CD being in production and ready for sale. Music? Now your talking my language! I grew up in Detroit during the 60′s and 70′s and played guitar for numerous “garage bands” and [...]

CONGO’S BILL AND THE RACE AGAINST TIME

by Jeanne Hambleton  © 2008 NFA Leader Against Pain-Advocate   A committee of the New Jersey Senate has considered a new bill called Congo’s Law and there are hopes that Congo, the German Shepherd dog, will no longer be under sentence of death. See original story: Congo gets world wide support Congo was put on “death [...]

Michael Grady and fibromyalgia awareness.

Michael Grady has recently become one of our featured artist’s on FMS Global News. We feature musicians that support fibromyalgia awareness and occasionally musicians that have overcome a disability to return to performing such as world class acoustic guitarist Billy McLaughlin and Tony Denardo of Detroits hard blues/rock band the Muggs. “I am still feeling [...]

The Return of Billy McLaughlin

Experience one of the greatest comebacks in music history For twenty five years he was a world-class musician, in 1999 something began to go wrong. In 2001 he was diagnosed with focal dystonia, an incurable neurological disorder. The lifetime of devotion to his music began to fade. By 2002 Billy McLaughlin could no longer perform [...]

Restless legs syndrome doubles risk of stroke and heart disease

Contact: Angela Babb ababb@aan.com 651-695-2789 American Academy of Neurology ST. PAUL, Minn. – People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) are twice as likely to have a stroke or heart disease compared to people without RLS, and the risk is greatest in those with the most frequent and severe symptoms, according to research published in the [...]

F IS FOR FIBROMYALGIA

by Jeanne Hambleton © 2007 Hello. It is me again, waffling on about fibromyalgia and this and that. This morning I am feeling very up beat as I now have three new friends. I have received lovely emails from fibromites including an invitation from a lady called Kathy to visit Arizona and stay with her. [...]

The Story Behind “Free Hugs”

Have you been fibro hugged lately? FMS Global News Fibromyalgia Support

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This year we are helping to support the mission of the Arthritis Foundation by raising money and participating in the Arthritis Walk. Our team Looking Good is walking in honor of Nancy Clay, BSN RN. She has taught us through experience and expertise. In addition Nancy has brought resources and speakers to us to help [...]

Team Up to Fight Arthritis

FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE August 6, 2007 through September 22, 2007 Unifour Arthritis Walk¾ The Arthritis Foundation is seeking walkers of all ages to form individual or group teams for the Arthritis Walk. The Arthritis Foundation’s annual nationwide event that raises awareness and funds to fight arthritis, the nation’s number one cause of disability. Did [...]

I’m not alright…

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