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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.

Four Things About Chronic Illness My Family Needed To Know

Last Updated: July 30, 2018

four things about living with chronic illness that my family needs to know

Four Things About Chronic Illness My Family Needed To Know guest post by Anita Wilson I am not the only one suffering from migraine. My family also suffers with me. In addition to episodic migraines,  I have significant issues with balance, and I have had many traumatic falls and injuries. … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibro and Marriage, migraine, relationships Tagged With: asking for help, family

Migraines are NOT pretty, let me show you my migraine pose

Last Updated: July 2, 2018

Migraines are not pretty

Last week, Elle Magazine and Cosmopolitan magazine posted a couple of articles that are just really demeaning towards those who live with migraines. Evidently a make-up artist, Nam Vo, "coined" a new modeling pose called the migraine pose. According to her and others who have chosen to adopt it on … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Cluster Headaches, migraine

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

5 Best Essential Oils for Migraines

Last Updated: August 21, 2017

5 essential oils for migraines

Essential oils are an excellent remedy for many health and wellness issues, including migraines and headaches. If you get migraines, you know how debilitating they can be. The pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound can have you down for the count for the entire day. You need to feel … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, migraine, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, essential oils

Stop Using Your Illness as an Excuse

Last Updated: August 14, 2017

Your illness is not an excuse

I admit it, there has been a time or two where I've used having a migraine as an excuse to end a social engagement early. It was easier than simply saying "I'm not having fun and I don't want to be here anymore." I felt like it wouldn't hurt anyone's feelings, where admitting I wasn't having fun … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia, migraine Tagged With: pacing

Tips for keeping a clean home when you have a migraine

Last Updated: August 8, 2017

How to Keep a Clean Home While Suffering From Migraines (or any chronic illness) Guest post by Sammy Dolan   If you suffer from migraines you will understand how difficult it can be to get anything done. Migraines can potentially limit what you can do, and this includes housework. … [Read more...]

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

Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Migraine & Cluster Headache

Last Updated: June 9, 2017

A while back I saw someone using this interesting device. I had no idea what it was and when asked they told me that it was a Vagus Nerve stimulator. They were using it to treat their chronic migraines. Vagus nerve stimulation has been used for years to treat symptoms of treatment-resistant epilepsy … [Read more...]

3 Comments Filed Under: Cluster Headaches, Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, migraine, Treatment

3 “Unavoidable” Migraine Triggers and How to Deal With Them

Last Updated: May 19, 2017

How to avoid the "unavoidable" migraine triggers

Three ‘unavoidable’ migraine triggers and how you actually deal with them Migraines are not simply headaches. That’s something that people who suffer from migraines will have had to explain to at least a handful of people in their life. It’s so, so much worse, like your brain is tearing itself in … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, migraine, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: aspartame, hormones, weather

My Migraine Life: Sarah’s Story (guest post)

Last Updated: April 3, 2017

My Migraine Life: Sarah's Story

Hi, my name is Sarah. I write My Migraine Life, which is exactly that, my life with chronic migraines. I have had migraines since I was five and have been chronic for at least the last 10 years. If I’m not having a migraine, I am living with persistent daily headaches and fighting all the other … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: migraine Tagged With: interviews

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

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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…

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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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