San Fernando Valley Fibromyalgia Support Group

Online meeting place for the Fibromyalgia community in the San Fernando Valley

A group for members of the Fibromyalia community of San Fernando Valley, sfvalleyfibro.ning.com is a gathering place, a message board of activities, news stories and sharing.

Members

  • Lynelle Mendez
  • Sybila Booth
  • Althea Cash
  • deborah  Goldberger
  • Leslie Stites
  • Helyn Ellis
  • Becky
  • Jen Thomas
  • AquaGirl
  • Elliott Stone
  • FibroGirl31
  • Ca Collective
  • Elina Root
  • Kara
  • BC Medical Marijuana
  • Renee'

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Elina Root

Free Presentation 3/22 @ 7pm (Mon) - Topic: Benefits of Water Therapy and Water Bodywork for Fibromyalgia, Arthritis and Lupus patients

Hello All,

The Lupus Foundation has graciously invited me as a guest speaker for their March support group meeting held in Sherman Oaks Hospital (Conference Room). Since Lupus symptoms are very similar to Fibromyalgia and Arthritis, I am opening up the presentation to all 3 groups. The topic will be on the…
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Posted by Elina Root on March 22, 2010 at 7:00pm

Ca Collective

MEDICAL MARIJUANA IS AVAILABLE THROUGH CA COLLECTIVE

CA Collective is a collective founded by four women. We are strong women who believe in helping others and we formed CA Collective for the sole purpose of helping people who have prescriptions for medical marijuana.



We are here to help patients obtain their medicine at cost and so much more.



"My brother is a cancer survivor. Medical marijuana saved his life. For me, this collective is about helping people who are truly suffering. Two years ago my husband decided to leave… Continue

Posted by Ca Collective on June 7, 2009 at 11:04pm

Lauran Sperber

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

Yesterday I met Nancy at Northridge Hospital to man a table for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. We had 5 members show up in total - Cindy, Jennie, Martha, Me and of course our Fearless Leader, Nancy Allen. We educated and informed the few people that came by and we also met a couple of prospective speakers. Nancy brought tons of handouts, pins, bracelets... We are SO lucky to have her!! Thank you Nancy for doing all that you do - it is always a pleasure to be in your company and to be able to be of… Continue

Posted by Lauran Sperber on May 13, 2008 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Classes and Events

AFTERNOONS AT NANCY'S

Coming in March. Stay tuned for more details.

Northridge Hospital

"Medicare 101: Do You Know What's Covered?" This class will help you through the Medicare maze by explaining and simplifying the A, B, C, D coverage options. FREE. Registration is required ! Call 818-885-5488
*Feb. 25, Monday, 1-3 pm.
Classrooms 1 & 2 pm OR
*March 24, Monday 1-3 pm.
Patio Conference

Northridge Hospital Integrative Medicine Program
Registration is required: 818-885-8500,ext. 2855
There is a small fee for classes.
* "Anger . . .It's Not What You Think" by Steven Shaps, MA, Marriage Family Therapist
Discover the source of anger and begin to develop skills to prevent and soothe angry reactions.
Cost: $10. per person, $5. for seniors 64+ Saturday, March 15, 9:30-11:30 am., Leavy Cancer Center Conference Room
* "Mind Over Menopause" by Janolyn F. Moore PhD (c), ChT
An interactive seminar to help women ease through this transition.
Cost: $10., per person, $5. for seniors 64+ Saturday, April 19, 10am.,- Noon Leavy Cancer Center Conference Room
* "Self-hypnosis" by Janolyn F. Moore, PhD(c), ChT
A class for beginners or those who have already experienced self-hypnosis.
Cost: $40. per person, $35. seniors 64+ Monday, March 3, 6:30-8 pm Leavy Cancer Center Conference Room

Welcome New Members

Please help spread the word to get this online community going. Why wait to meet twice a month when you are a few clicks away from friends that understand how you feel. Share your experiences; you may be surprised how simliar they are to others.

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AquaGirl is now a member of San Fernando Valley Fibromyalgia Support Group Apr 27, 2010
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Leslie Stites left a comment for Elliott Stone
Elliott, what really helped me was finding out that my immune system has gone crazy. Another words I was diagnosed with Fibro, but I found out that I was having an autoimmune reaction (attacking) to my own tissues. This was due my body over reacting…
Apr 9, 2010
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Leslie Stites is now a member of San Fernando Valley Fibromyalgia Support Group Apr 7, 2010
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Free Presentation 3/22 @ 7pm (Mon) - Topic: Benefits of Water Therapy and Water Bodywork for Fibromyalgia, Arthritis and Lupus patients

Hello All,The Lupus Foundation has graciously invited me as a guest speaker for their March support group meeting held in Sherman Oaks Hospital (Conference Room). Since Lupus symptoms are very similar to Fibromyalgia and Arthritis, I am opening up the presentation to all 3 groups. The topic will be on the Benefits of Water Therapy and Water Bodywork for people with Lupus, Fibromyalgia and/or Arthritis.Come learn new, safe and fun techniques to use in the water. Slideshow, demonstrations on…See More
Blog post by Elina Root Mar 23, 2010

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NANCY ALLEN


Meet Nancy Allen, Facilitator for the San Fernando Valley Fibromyalgia Support Group. Nancy spends a great deal of time coordinating interesting and informative events. You can learn more about Nancy in her My Page.

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