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Medications for Fibromyalgia

These posts contain information on various medications used for Fibromyalgia and other related conditions. Some posts discuss medications I have personally taken, their side effects, successes, and failures.

Counting My Spoons – Ask Me Anything

Last Updated: April 19, 2021

Counting My Spoons - Ask Me Anything

Every so often I put out a call on Facebook to Ask Me Anything. Below are some of the questions and my answers. Do you live in a state that has legalized medical marijuana and if so have you tried it? Unfortunately, I do not live in a state that has legalized medical (or any) marijuana. … [Read more...]

6 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Diet and Nutrition, Medications, My Life, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: cbd oil, dealing with doctors, doctors, guilt, marijuana

Medications for Fibromyalgia: Too Many Don’t Work

Last Updated: April 7, 2021

Too many medications for fibromyalgia don't work

Too many medications for fibromyalgia just don't work. There are so many medications for fibromyalgia, and while they all work for a small percentage of those living with the illness, too many don't work for the vast majority of those living with fibromyalgia. For all that the drugs have … [Read more...]

20 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medications, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, cymbalta, Lyrica, marijuana, medications, neurontin, savella

The Slow Death of Compassion For the Chronically Ill

Last Updated: December 10, 2020

The slow death of compassion for chronic illness

In "The Slow Death of Compassion for the Chronically Ill,"  Ken McKim makes several excellent points, about the lack of compassion towards those with chronic illness. It's not too long (30 minutes) and definitely worth watching and sharing, especially with those who question your illnesses, or … [Read more...]

4 Comments Filed Under: inspiration, Medications, Treatment Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, communication, invisible illness, pain relief

Treatment with Memantine for Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: August 19, 2020

Using the Alzheimer's drug Mementine to treat fibromyalgia - does it work?

Memantine for Fibromyalgia Recent studies have been looking at how the drug Mementine, currently used to treat Alzheimer's, may help those with fibromyalgia. Let's take a look at what this drug is, and how it works. Glutamate and Fibromyalgia Things to know: Glutamate is the most … [Read more...]

3 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, Medications Tagged With: brain fog

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

The Vital Plan for Chronic Illness

Last Updated: April 7, 2017

The vital plan for chronic illness

  What would make me add 24 pills a day to my already heavy daily pill regime? Finding a protocol that works, that's what. And, Vital Plan Restore Kit is that protocol when it comes to Fibromyalgia, Lyme, & CFS/ME. The Vital Plan Restore Kit was created by Dr. Bill Rawls, a doctor who … [Read more...]

7 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medications, sponsored, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, supplements

5 Great Strides Being Made in the Field of Health Science for Chronic Pain Management

Last Updated: February 24, 2017

5 Great Strides in Health Science for Chronic Pain

5 Great Strides Being Made in the Field of Health Science for Chronic Pain Management Managing chronic pain is one of the major challenges faced by millions of people every day. Many face the unfortunate possibility that they may spend the rest of their lives dealing with the same pain day in … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Medical Studies, Medications, Treatment

Why I’m Quitting Amitriptyline for Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: August 19, 2016

Why I'm breaking up with amitriptyline

Why I’m Quitting Amitriptyline for Fibromyalgia guest post by Boni Wagner-Stafford   I woke up this morning much sooner than I’d really like. Just ninety minutes after the last time I got up to pee and six hours after getting into bed. I’m best on between eight and nine hours’ sleep each … [Read more...]

9 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medications, migraine Tagged With: brain fog, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, depression, medications

Intravenous Meds for Chronic Pain

Last Updated: April 22, 2016

Generally when we think of pain meds for fibromyalgia we think of pills, and typically we think of opioids (because they are all the rage and all the news of late). But, there are more options in the sea than just pills, including several intravenous medications that are now being used to treat … [Read more...]

20 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, Medications, Treatment Tagged With: chronic pain

PillSuite Makes Taking Meds Easier

Last Updated: April 8, 2016

A couple of years ago I posted about PillPack. It was something I couldn't quite wrap my head around trying because my pills change too often. Yet, I've stayed enamored with the idea of having my pills in nice little sealed baggies so that I can grab them and go. If I could just make my own, I … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Coping, Medications Tagged With: product review, travel

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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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