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Fibro Warrior Interviews


These interviews are an opportunity to get to know others who suffer from Fibromyalgia. Most have several health conditions they deal with on a daily basis, but they are all Fibro Warriors.

Fibro Warrior Interview with Lynne Said

Last Updated: February 12, 2021

Fibro Warrior interview with Lynne Said

Today we're talking with Lynne Said of Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, UK. She is single after a divorce in 2009 following a not so great marriage. She has six kids and two guinea pigs. She loves nature, especially horses. Tell us a bit more about yourself: I have one daughter aged 26, who now has … [Read more...]

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Fibro Warrior Interview with Jade

Last Updated: November 27, 2020

Fibro Warrior Jade

Today we’re talking with Fibro Warrior, Jade Bald from Ontario, Canada. She’s a full-time gust post contributor, cat mom, and novelist. She has a degree in history, and enjoys social media, feminism, movies, and tv shows – especially those with British actor Orlando Bloom. She also lives with … [Read more...]

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Fibro Warrior Interview with Renuka

Last Updated: November 20, 2020

An interview with Fibro Warrior - Renuka

Today we’re talking with Renuka Dhinakaran from the Netherlands city of Den Haag. She’s a 35-year-old, burned out, international lawyer, wife, and mother to an 8-year-old boy, who lives with fibromyalgia as well as several other chronic illnesses. Renuka was diagnosed in 2014 at the age of 29, after … [Read more...]

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My Story of Recovery from Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: October 30, 2020

From Fatigued to Fantastic: my story of recovery from chronic illness

It's been a decade since I became ill and was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I spent the first two years barely existing. Getting out of bed was a struggle. Thankfully, I did find some answers that helped me recover and return to a mostly normal life. My story of recovery from fibromyalgia Don't get … [Read more...]

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Living With Chronic Pain in Denmark

Last Updated: May 13, 2019

Life with chronic pain in Denmark

Life in Denmark as a Chronic Pain Patient by Erik Hamre As chronic patients, we see sides of society that others don't. We get to become intimate with the quirks of the healthcare system, we learn to make money stretch as far as it has to. Sometimes, maybe often, we get frustrated with red tape … [Read more...]

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Fibro Warrior Interview with Suzanne of FibroMomBlog

Last Updated: December 24, 2018

Interview with Fibro Warrior - Suzanne of FibroMomBlog

  Today, I'd like to introduce you to Suzanne. She's a fibro warrior who has recently started to blog about her life with fibro over at FibroMomBlog.com Suzanne lives in California, USA. She's married with 3 children. Suzanne, please tell us a little about yourself. I have … [Read more...]

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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...]

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Ann Smith: A Fibro Warrior Update!

Last Updated: February 19, 2018

Fibro Warrior Update: Ann Smith

Back in 2015, we got to know Ann Smith of Chanute, KS. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2008 at the age of 34, after spending five years undiagnosed. Read her original interview is below and keep reading for the update. She wanted to share some updates to remind us all that happiness is … [Read more...]

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How Tom lost 150lbs while living with chronic pain

Last Updated: October 2, 2017

tom lost 150lbs while living with chronic pain

Losing weight while living with chronic pain   It was Summer 2001 and life was great! Awesome friends, a partner in a successful company, pursuing my Master’s degree in counselling, playing sports, and travelling. I was living a good life and things were going as planned, until I noticed … [Read more...]

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Fibro Warrior: Janet Komanchuk

Last Updated: May 3, 2017

Fibro Warrior: Janet Komanchuk and the Joy of Healing

Our Fibro Warrior this week is Janet Komanchuk from Brandon, Florida. Janet is a widow, and mom to two delightful rescue cats, who rule the roost. She loves animals, art, photography, reading, and writing, theater, water aerobics and walking.   What lead up to your diagnosis ? It took … [Read more...]

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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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