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How I reclaimed my life from chronic illness

Last Updated: May 13, 2021

How I Reclaimed My Life from Chronic Pain Life is a constant state of reclaiming. At least my life is. For every loss I faced, I must then reclaim a life I want. Whatever the struggle, I have to come back and reclaim the life I have chosen. What other choice is there? Giving up? That's no choice … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Close to My Heart, My Life, sponsored Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, recovery

Conquer Your Pain with TENS Therapy

Last Updated: October 7, 2019

TENS 7000 digital TENS unit kit - Conquer your pain

The first used a TENS therapy device over a decade ago when I was having issues with sciatica. My physical therapist had to order it and my insurance paid for it – thankfully, because they were expensive back then. A lot has changed in the decade or so since my first TENS (transcutaneous … [Read more...]

3 Comments Filed Under: sponsored, Treatment Tagged With: chronic pain, myofascial pain, neck pain, shoulder pain

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

Frida Botanicals for fibromyalgia relief

Last Updated: February 4, 2019

Review of Frida Botanicals for fibromyalgia relief

If' you have fibromyalgia and have researched much at all, you've probably run across Dr. Ginevra Liptan. Dr. Liptan is not only a board-certified doctor of internal medicine, but she also has fibromyalgia. After spending years using herself as a guinea pig for treatments, she now has a clinic … [Read more...]

8 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, sponsored, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, magnesium

FibroAid Fibromyalgia Multivitamin Review

Last Updated: September 3, 2018

FibroAid: Fibromyalgia Multi-vitamin

  Review of FibroAid Fibromyalgia Multivitamin About six months ago I was approached by the makers of FibroAid to try their fibromyalgia multivitamin. FibroAid is made by LupaVita. They also make a similar product for those with Lupus. To put it simply FibroAid takes several of the … [Read more...]

15 Comments Filed Under: sponsored, Treatment Tagged With: magnesium, product review, supplements, vitamin D

Muscle aches and pains relief with Village Naturals

Last Updated: August 20, 2018

Aches + Pains Relief with Village Naturals

Relieving Muscle Aches & Pains with Village Naturals I'm a huge fan of baths. I've taken them nightly for the last eight years as part of my overall fibromyalgia treatment plan. I find that a bath at night helps my muscles relax, warms me up, and helps me get to sleep easier. I usually include … [Read more...]

36 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, sponsored, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: essential oils, muscle relaxers

Review: Every Day Optimal CBD Oil Tincture

Last Updated: May 21, 2018

Reviewing Every Day Optimal CBD Oil for Sleep I never really would have thought about taking CBD oil for sleep, but after finally trying it a year ago I found that CBD oil has helped me sleep better than anything else I've tried. I had tried a variety of prescription meds, made sure my sleep … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, sponsored, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, sleep, sleep aids

Relieving Pain with Far Infrared Technology

Last Updated: March 26, 2018

Relieving chronic pain with infrared technology

Relieving Pain with Far Infrared Technology Do you feel better when you are comfortably warm? I do. How about when you are sitting in the warm rays of the sun? There’s a reason cats always find the sunny spot to lay in, even when they are indoors. They’ve got it figured out. Those warm rays of the … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, sponsored, Treatment Tagged With: pain relief

Simply Earth- An Essential Oil Recipe Subscription Box

Last Updated: February 12, 2018

Review: Simply Earth Essential Oil recipe subscription box

I enjoy essential oils, mostly for the aromatherapy aspects. I've played with essential oils for a year or so and am by no means and expert. I have a handful that I really like, including a few blends, but I've not really tried making my own blends. The only "recipes" I've made with essential … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: sponsored, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: essential oils, gifts, product review

CBD oil for improved sleep

Last Updated: June 16, 2017

How Liberty Lixir CBD Oil Improved my sleep

CBD Oil for Sleep Despite all of the improvements I've made over the last few years sleep continues to be an issue. I've tried a lot of things and some of them work somewhat, helping me fall asleep easier for a time. But, it seems like they never last. My body grows accustomed to whatever it is. … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Medical Studies, sponsored, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, cbd oil, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, sleep, sleep aids

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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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