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My experience with chronic illnesses covers several different illness.

I hope that much of what I share on this blog can be helpful to anyone living with (or without) any chronic illness. However, my experience and my posts tend to be geared towards fibromyalgia, endometriosis, migraines, and IBS and my experience with those illnesses.

In addition to sharing my personal experience, I also try to share medical studies and general information pertaining to living with these specific illnesses.

Check out the posts below for information on the variety of chronic illnesses that I cover here, including:

  • Fibromyalgia
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Watsu for Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: June 8, 2010

What you should know about Watsu

Watsu for Fibromyalgia pain relief! When I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, my doctor recommended water-based physical therapy. I had no idea what that meant and assumed it was just water aerobics. Luckily, I was wrong. Shortly after beginning physical therapy I was introduced to Watsu, a type of … [Read more...]

5 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, driving, flares, massage, muscle spasms, muscle twitching, physical therapy, water therapy

Using Virtual Reality and CBT for Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: June 3, 2010

A group of researchers are working to create an app that would combine elements of virtual reality and cognitive behavioral therapy to help treat fibromyalgia. According to this article, this new therapy device works via a PDA or smartphone and tracks the amount of exercise and movement you get … [Read more...]

5 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, cognitive behavioral therapy

Water-based physical therapy

Last Updated: May 18, 2010

My experience with water-based physical therapy

Water-based physical therapy   In the past I've been encouraged to do aqua aerobics or even to just go walk in a pool regularly to help improve problems in my hips. In the past I have done just that and found it very beneficial. So when Nurse Practitioner Tim referred me for water-based … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, physical therapy, relaxation, water therapy

Epsom Salt Baths for Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: May 12, 2010

Epsom salt baths for fibromyalgia pain relief

In talking to my favorite therapist at the Chiropractor office shortly after I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, I found out that she also has Fibromyalgia. She told me that what she's found helps her the most is a nightly Epson Salt baths. Epson salts are an extra source of Magnesium, soaking … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: epsom salts, magnesium

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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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