New Zealand Fibromyalgia Information

This was a superb opportunity for us ~

Thank you to those who booked in advance and helped sponsor
Claudia to speak and map in both Christchurch & Auckland.

Claudia was extremely generous with her time, fees, expenses and particularly her energy
and we really appreciate the support she gave Fibromyalgia and Public Awareness while she was here.

Thank you all for your interest and support.

Editor, "Positive Living" Publications & Website
Convenor, Auckland Fibromyalgia Support

Executive, Auckland Kidney Society
Executive, Auckland Div., Arthritis New Zealand
National Board, Arthritis New Zealand.
P.O. Box 28-552, Remuera, Auckland 1005

spoke on Fibromyalgia and mapped people in New Zealand in October 2003.

Dr Terry Macedo Rheumatologist, and Dr Jonathan Kuttner, Musculoskeletal Specialist

both spoke at the Auckland Saturday Seminar with Claudia Marek.
There was a well attended early session for doctors, specialists and associated professional people
before a large public audience listened during the day seminar.
This was followed by a Teaching Clinic run by Claudia for those people interested in learning to map clients.

Professor Ted Shipton of the Burwood Pain Clinic and Spinal Anaesthesiologist
at Christchurch Public Hospital spoke with Claudia in Christchurch.
Again, we held a very successful Teaching Clinic for mapping
and there are now trained people for mapping throughout New Zealand.

Dr David Caughey, Rheumatologist and Patron of Northern ArNZ introduced Claudia Marek
and welcomed her to New Zealand on behalf on Arthritis New Zealand.

We are hoping to meet all these wonderful people again and more
at the next N.Z. Fibromyalgia Conference scheduled for early 2005.
Claudia and her husband Lou wish to come back and experience the warmth of New Zealanders
and the beautiful scenery during autumn in the South Island and the East Coast of the North Island.
Thank you, each and everyone of you, for your generosity and support in making this happen in 2003.

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'The First Year ~ Fibromyalgia:

An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed' (The First Year Series)

by Claudia Craig Marek Paperback: 320 pages.

Publisher: Marlowe & Co; ISBN: 1569245215 ~ Check this book out here

All books by Dr St Amand and Claudia Marek,
and the new books by Claudia available through 'Positive Living'.
There is also another new book by Claudia Marek, due to be released in October.
This latest book is on restoring energy in fibromyalgia.
Limited copies will be available in New Zealand at the Conference and Seminar.
All books and videos will be available at the Auckland Conference and Christchurch Seminar.

Just Published - May, 2003

"The First Year ~ Fibromyalgia:
An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed"
(The First Year Series)
by Claudia Craig Marek

$US 15.95 $NZ 45.00

                         Paperback: 320 pages
                         Publisher: Marlowe & Co;
                             ISBN: 1569245215    order form

Fibromyalgia affects millions of people in the United States, but as a condition with wide-ranging symptoms and no test available yet for diagnosis, it remains one of the most difficult to identify and treat. When Claudia Craig Marek was definitively diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1991, she found very little information, advice, or support for coping with her condition. Marek decided to take charge of her health and educate herself on every aspect of fibromyalgia -- by reading medical and scientific books and journals, talking with doctors, and networking with other people who have the condition. Now, as a "patient-expert," she shares her unrivaled experience and knowledge, walking those newly diagnosed step-by-step through their first year with fibromyalgia. Marek provided crucial information about:

-- Strategies for accomplishing necessary lifestyle changes
-- Guidelines and tips for modifying your diet
-- Choosing the right medical team
-- Stress management and exercise
-- Discussing your condition with family, friends, and co-workers
-- Current medical research and medications
-- Effective alternative therapies
-- Support group resources

By producing reliable, useful, empathetic, and up-to-date information you need to know when you most need to know it, The First Year -- Fibromyalgia is an indispensable resource for everyone learning to cope with this condition. It includes special sections on dealing with chronic psychological effects like fibrofog, identifying fibromyalgia in children, and finding or starting a support group that works for you.

The following is the complimentary video-CD,
especially altered to PAL format, which is being given to all people
who have donated finance to help sponsor and bring
Claudia Marek to New Zealand.

"The Guaifenesin Protocol VIDEO CD"
This VIDEO CD is a duplicate of the videotape, including the mapping demonstration.
$US 20.00 $NZ 40.00

(order form)

This CD is specifically designed for use in computers and television DVD players.

The Diagnosis and Treatment of Fibromyalgia & Hypoglycemia,
including the Mapping Demonstration
R. Paul St. Amand, M.D., and Claudia Craig Marek
1 hour, 15 minutes
Copyright 1999, Fibromyalgia Treatment Center, Inc.

In this videotape R. Paul St. Amand, M.D. and Claudia Marek present a comprehensive lecture explaining the diagnosis and treatment of Fibromyalgia, its connection with Hypoglycemia, and a clinical demonstration of the diagnostic technique called body mapping. The information is designed for patients and medical professionals. The tape can be viewed alone for a detailed overview of the diagnosis and treatment protocol, or used as an informative companion to the book "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia" by R. Paul St. Amand, M.D., and Claudia Craig Marek.