There are also several on-line information and discussion groups, including CO-CURE: the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Information Exchange (http://www.co-cure.org/readfm.htm); FIBROM-L: Fibromyalgia Discussion Group (http://www.fmscommunity.org/); and FMS-CFS Friends International Online Support Group (http://www.fms-cfsfriends.com/).
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The path may be difficult,
but together we are strong.
but together we are strong.
Friends International Support Group
Welcome to Friends International
Support Group! See our introduction in the photo story made on YouTube!
This is a friendly online-community for people living with chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, CFS, ME, Lyme disease and other chronic health problems. We offer support and information about symptoms, treatment and research. We are happy to share what might be working for us.
Equally important we offer a positive forum for social contact with people who will understand without judging. We share our experiences of how to live and enjoy life by what we have done to make our lives better in spite of health problems.
This board is the ongoing product of many people's dedication. Come meet our wonderful volunteers, and see if you find yourself at home!
If you want to read the Norwegian part of the website, click on the Norwegian flag in the upper right corner!
Articles published on this website are written by the editorial team or especially invited writers. The articles are not written by medical professionals. They are not medical articles/content and are not a replacement for medical diagnosis or treatment. The editorial team is presented at the About page listed above. If the article does not contain direct reference to the source of the data, please treat it as the personal opinion of the writer.
Please read our disclaimer. This is a volunteer group. Advertisement is not a financial recourse for this website.
News:
Friends International Support Group recognized in online health magazine
July 15th, 2010 | 03:05 pm |
Friends International plans to make a webfilm!
Our plan is to create a 3-4 minutes webfilm about sitting disability. The movie is going to be published on Norwegian national TV, on the Internet and on presentations around the country.
We believe this is going to be a very informative project that may help thousands of people living with this unrecognized disability. Our support group on the Yuku message board will be offering people further information and support.
Stay tuned for updates!
June 03rd, 2010 | 09:41 am |
Jane is sitting disabled, but runs her own business!
I am quoting her website:
“Jane became a trainer in 1990 in a range of soft skills, focusing on race and gender equality and diversity combined with Disability Awareness training and consultancy.
But her world and perspective on diversity and equality changed in 2004 when she sustained a spinal injury, leading to unsuccessful surgery which left her moderately disabled. What could have been a very dark time for Jane turned out to be her inspiration and in 2005 she founded Public Sector Providers, initially trading from her front bedroom. Within 12 months PSP had office premises, three staff, thirty trainers and a string of contracts with the public sector.
2008 was a year of highs and lows – Jane was a finalist in Stelios Disabled Entrepreneurs Award. But just 4 days after the awards dinner, experimental spinal surgery designed to resolve her worsening disability failed. Once again she faced the prospect of running a business with severe limitations – unable to sit, bend or lift, and with a limited ability to stand or walk, lying flat for at least 20 hours a day.”
Read her website; Diversity in Practice
November 18th, 2009 | 11:25 pm |
