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Living with endometriosis

Living with endometriosis. My experience, medical studies, advice, and inspiration.

Finding a pain management doctor

Last Updated: June 25, 2020

Finding a good pain management doctor

When you live with chronic pain, it's not uncommon to be referred to a pain management specialist - aka, a pain clinic. Depending on where you are sent you may find a helpful clinic with doctors who listen and provide an array of options to treat your pain. Or, you may find a clinic with one set … [Read more...]

3 Comments Filed Under: Cluster Headaches, Coping, endometriosis, Fibromyalgia, migraine, Treatment Tagged With: dealing with doctors, doctors

Every Pain Experience is Different

Last Updated: August 26, 2019

Every Pain Experience is Different

Every pain experience is different. It’s all too easy to try to compare. To try to look at two people with the same health issue and judge one as being dramatic or over-sensitive because they may need more help. But, we can’t judge or compare pain. I was just reading through the HHS Pain … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: endometriosis, Treatment Tagged With: abdominal pain, cbd oil, chronic pain, dealing with doctors, marijuana

Progesterone and Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: July 22, 2019

The connection between progesterone and fibromyalgia

I’ve been on some form of progesterone since 2013 following my second laparoscopy for endometriosis. It helped with the endometriosis symptoms moderately, but I’m realizing now that progesterone likely helped with much more than that, and played a large role in keeping my fibromyalgia symptoms at … [Read more...]

5 Comments Filed Under: endometriosis, Fibromyalgia, Treatment Tagged With: hormones

Why PEMF is my go to therapy for chronic pain

Last Updated: December 3, 2018

Why PEMF is my go to therapy for chronic pain

    Chronic pain is a part of my life. No matter how much better I feel, it's still there. Some days it's worse than others. Pulse electromagnetic frequency (PEMF) is my go to therapy for pain of all kinds. It's amazing that a small device about the size of my cell phone can bring so … [Read more...]

6 Comments Filed Under: endometriosis, Fibromyalgia, Treatment Tagged With: oska, pain relief

Fibromyalgia and sexual dysfunction

Last Updated: August 24, 2018

fibromyalgia and sexual dysfunction - examining the problems, potential causes, and solutions

Sexual dysfunction, including pain during and after sex, vaginal dryness, inability to achieve or maintain arousal, and inability to orgasm, is common among women with fibromyalgia. More than 85% of women with fibromyalgia report one or more issues relating to sexual dysfunction (while only about … [Read more...]

3 Comments Filed Under: endometriosis, Fibro and Marriage, Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, relationships Tagged With: chronic pain, pelvic pain, sex

What Do You Know About Endometriosis?

Last Updated: April 14, 2017

What do you know about endometriosis?

I'm a little late for Endometriosis Awareness Month (March), but if you follow my blog and especially if you get my newsletters you know that I'm more than Aware of Endometriosis. Just a little over a month ago I had my third surgery for Endometriosis (and yes they've removed stuff every time … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: endometriosis, Fibromyalgia, My Life, Symptoms Tagged With: abdominal pain, pelvic pain, sex, urinary issues

How I healed fast after surgery

Last Updated: March 31, 2017

If you follow me on social media or get my email updates then you know that I had surgery earlier this month for endometriosis. This was my third laparoscopy for endo (my 4th laparoscopic surgery - first was gallbladder removal). Heading into this was I was prepared to be fully down for at … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: endometriosis, Treatment Tagged With: laparoscopy, oska, surgery

The Many Shades of Hidden Illness

Last Updated: November 11, 2016

Hidden Illnesses Explained

I have multiple hidden illnesses as do most of us. It seems much like Lays potato chips you can't have just one. My hidden illnesses include Fibromyalgia, TMJ, migraine, endometriosis, and thyroid disorder and IBS and probably one or two more that aren't coming to me at the moment. Chances are you … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: endometriosis, Fibromyalgia, migraine Tagged With: brain fog, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, depression, invisible illness, lupus

I Thinx these Period Panties are Awesome

Last Updated: June 10, 2016

I Thinx these Period Panties are Winners

Guys, skip this post... just keep moving alone. In fact, go read this post. I've run across these period panties in a few places. They promise to absorb a bit so that maybe you won't need a liner and you can feel a little more comfortable and confident during that time of the month. As I read … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Coping, endometriosis, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: product review, urinary issues

Fibro Warrior – Laura

Last Updated: April 22, 2015

Today I'm interviewing Fibro Warrior Laura from North Lincolnshire, England, UK. She's a newlywed who was only recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, in February of 2015, at the age of 27. Give us some basics... Are you married? Kids? Pets? Work? What do you enjoy? I got married last year to my … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: endometriosis, Fibro Warriors

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About Julie

Spoonie. Fibro Warrior. E-health advocate.

Julie Ryan was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2010 and endometriosis in 2012. She's lived with chronic migraine most of her life. In 2019 she was diagnosed with inter-cranial hypertension.

Julie has a degree in Psychology, and works as a freelance writer and marketer. Freelance work allows her to work when she can and not be tied to a desk or a schedule. Julie believes in living an inspired life despite chronic illness.

"I have chronic illness, it doesn't have me."

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Blog title inspired by The Spoon Theory, by Christine Miserandino, an excellent explanation of what it's like to live with invisible illness. Read More…

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