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Living with Fibromyalgia

This category covers all things fibromyalgia. My experience living with fibromyalgia. Advice on coping with fibromyalgia.  Medical studies about fibromyalgia. My life and experience living with fibromyalgia since 2010, and my advice on how to cope with fibromyalgia.

What causes fibromyalgia

Signs & Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

The Fibromyalgia Treatments That Have Helped Me Most

More Common Questions About Fibromyalgia

Check out the articles below for more fibromyalgia topics.

Know your treatments with Syndio Health

Last Updated: August 6, 2018

Get to know your treatments with Syndio Health

I first told you about Syndio Health back in May, when they were originally supposed to launch. As often happens when something is being created from scratch, their launch got delayed. Syndio Health launched in July and now that the website is finally available I'm even more excited. I've been … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Treatment

What’s a Migraine Cocktail?

Last Updated: August 1, 2018

what is in a migraine cocktail?

What's in a Migraine Cocktail? A migraine cocktail isn't a drink. Although, if you know of a drink that will take away a migraine please share it in the comments.  A migraine cocktail is a mixture of medications that when taken together can greatly reduce or eliminate a migraine. If you've … [Read more...]

49 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, Medications, migraine, Symptoms Tagged With: headaches

A Playlist for Fibromyalgia Flare Days

Last Updated: July 23, 2018

A playlist to inspire you through fibromyalgia flare days

A Playlist for Fibromyalgia Flare Days I often find it hard to stay upbeat on bad fibromyalgia flare days. I've learned that I can control flares to a degree. While I can't prevent them altogether, I can keep them short. I've learned that I can shorten flares by doing two main things. 1 . I … [Read more...]

4 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic pain, flares, music

How Can I Get Medicare Disability for Fibromyalgia?

Last Updated: July 16, 2018

How to get Medicare disability for fibromyalgia

How Can I Get Medicare Disability for Fibromyalgia? guest post by Danielle K. Roberts If you’re under 65, you’re not eligible for Medicare benefits unless you have a qualifying disability under Social Security Administration (SSA) guidelines. Unfortunately for fibromyalgia sufferers, getting … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, medical records

Fibro Warrior Interview with Cindy C

Last Updated: June 25, 2018

Fibro Warrior - Cindy Cetera

Fibro Warrior Interview with Cindy C Cindy Cetera is a Fibro Warrior from Bristol, WI. She was diagnosed in 2013, at the age of 42.  Cindy, can you tell us a little about yourself? I am married to my husband, Jim, of 24 years. We have 4 children: 2 boys and 2 girls. We have four pets: 2 … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Fibro Warriors, Fibromyalgia Tagged With: interviews

Light Sensitivity and Fibromyalgia and migraines

Last Updated: June 4, 2018

Light sensitivity, fibromyalgia, and migraines (image of Julie wearing Theraspecs)

Light Sensitivity and Fibromyalgia Are you sensitive to light? For many of us with Fibromyalgia, light sensitivity is just one of the issues that plagues us. There aren't many studies that look at this, but what little I have been able to find seems to make a solid connection between light … [Read more...]

11 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, migraine, Symptoms Tagged With: sensitivities

How do you shorten fibro flares?

Last Updated: May 28, 2018

How Do You Shorten Fibro Flares? Fibromyalgia is a debilitating condition that is characterized by chronic pain and fatigue. Despite how much my symptoms have improved over the years (and they really have), I still have bad days. It’s rare that I have a major pain flare, but sometimes the … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic pain, flares

Review: Every Day Optimal CBD Oil Tincture

Last Updated: May 21, 2018

Reviewing Every Day Optimal CBD Oil for Sleep I never really would have thought about taking CBD oil for sleep, but after finally trying it a year ago I found that CBD oil has helped me sleep better than anything else I've tried. I had tried a variety of prescription meds, made sure my sleep … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, sponsored, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, sleep, sleep aids

6 steps for coping with stress and improving your Fibromyalgia symptoms

Last Updated: April 30, 2018

6 steps for coping with stress and minimizing the symptoms of chronic illness

Coping with Stress to Reduce Fibromyalgia Symptoms Learning to cope with Fibromyalgia is stressful. Your body becomes unpredictable and you rarely know what to expect from one day to the next. This creates stress and can often make us feel even worse. Coping with stress can be a key to improving … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia, Symptoms, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic pain, decreasing pain, decreasing stress, stress

Generalized hyper-vigilance and Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: April 23, 2018

What is generalized hyper-vigilance? And what does it have to do with fibromyalgia?

Generalized Hyper-Vigilance and Fibromyalgia Generalized Hyper-vigilance is the medical term for the subjective feeling of over-stimulation by stimuli, including light, noise, smell and touch.  Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic pain, including an over-sensitivity to non-painful … [Read more...]

3 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, Symptoms Tagged With: anxiety, sensitivities

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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."

More about Julie

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…

Disclaimer:

I am not a doctor. I do not claim to be a doctor. I do not play a doctor on TV or the internet. I simply share my experiences and what has worked for me. We are all different and before you try any new treatment, exercise, supplement, etc you should talk with your doctor (the real one, not the one on TV).

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