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Living with migraine

My experience living with chronic migraine. Advice, medical studies, and inspiration. I've lived with migraine for more than 30 years and have experienced chronic migraine several times during those years.

30 Things About My Life with Migraine

Last Updated: June 15, 2021

30 things about my life with migraine

June is Migraine Awareness Month. Migraine is the chronic illness I've had for the longest. Although, I've finally gotten them under control migraine attacks still affect me. As I've gotten older I find that they affect me differently than they did when I was younger. I've gone through many … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: migraine

6 Tips for dealing with light sensitivity

Last Updated: December 28, 2020

6 tips for dealing with light sensitivity

I am really sensitive to light, especially certain types of light...ok, never mind... all types of light. While living in my house (before I sold it), I struggled to find a way to light my living room that didn't aggravate that light sensitivity and set off migraines.  Moving into an RV … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Cluster Headaches, Coping, Fibromyalgia, migraine, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, sensitivities

Tips for Pacing When You Have Chronic Illness

Last Updated: August 18, 2020

How to pace yourself when you have chronic illness (image of distressed girl surrounded by clocks) - Counting My Spoons

When you live with chronic illness it seems that everywhere you turn you are told to pace yourself and your activities. But, rarely do they explain what it means or how to do it. Pacing is a concept that gets thrown around a lot in support groups and blogs related to chronic illness. You may … [Read more...]

11 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia, migraine, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic pain, pacing

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

CBD for Fibro Relief

Last Updated: June 10, 2019

Fibro Relief CBD capsules from Every Day Optimal - a review from Counting My Spoons

If you've been around my blog much at all you know I'm a huge fan of CBD oil. I've continued to use CBD oil nightly since I first tried it about two years ago and finally started sleeping easily and well throughout the night. CBD oil tincture is primarily what I use, but I also use topical … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, migraine, sponsored, Treatment Tagged With: anxiety, cbd oil, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, decreasing pain, sleep

Review: Vital Plan Select CBD oil products

Last Updated: May 6, 2019

Review: Vital Plan Select CBD Oil tincture and Muscle Rub

New CBD products are popping up everywhere, and it's a welcome sight for those of us with chronic pain, sleep issues, anxiety, and many other ailments. CBD is one of the two key parts of the marijuana plant, but is thanks to a recent change in the laws and regulations around the hemp plant, hemp is … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, migraine, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, muscle relaxers, pain relief, sleep, sleep aids

Why is there an increased risk of suicide for those with fibromyalgia?

Last Updated: January 21, 2019

Why is there an increased risk of suicide for those with fibromyalgia?

I've looked at several studies that have shown that while there is not an overall increase in the risk of death for those with illnesses like fibromyalgia and migraine, there is an increase risk of suicide. Why is there an increased risk of suicide for those with chronic pain? When you read … [Read more...]

3 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, migraine Tagged With: suicide

Resonant Botanicals CBD Lotions for Pain Relief & Relaxation

Last Updated: September 7, 2018

Review of Resonant Botanical CBD lotions for pain relief & relaxation

A while back I was contacted to try a new topical hemp (CBD) oil-containing lotion. Resonant Botanicals sent me two of their new CBD lotions for pain relief and anxiety relief to try and review. I started off with CBD lotions from Fay Farm, and Resonant Botanicals was started by one of the … [Read more...]

6 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia, migraine, Treatment Tagged With: anxiety, cbd oil, muscle relaxers, small fiber neuropathy

Can wearing rose colored glasses decrease migraines?

Last Updated: August 9, 2018

Theraspecs: Can looking at the world through rose-colored glasses actually improve migraine?

Stress has long been a major cause for migraines, for me. But, light is often just as guilty. Whether it was the florescent lights I was forced to deal with while in school, or even the bright sun when I don't have on properly tinted glasses. I'm really happy to say (and I may be jinxing myself … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, migraine, Tips and Tricks, 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

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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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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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