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Tips and Tricks

These posts share various tips and tricks I have found for dealing with life as I live it, whether it's related to Fibromyalgia, diet, juicing, treatment, or just life, in general.

Staying Organized with Brain Fog

Last Updated: September 4, 2017

How to stay organized despite brain fog

Staying Organized with Brain Fog guest post by Noelle Janka I lived with varying degrees of brain fog for years and I currently support several clients with it in my life coaching practice. It can be difficult to stay organized when your memory is shot and thinking about your priorities feels like … [Read more...]

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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...]

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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...]

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Are you making your healthcare appointments work for you?

Last Updated: June 30, 2017

Taking charge of your healthcare appointments (image of male patient reviewing records with two doctors) - Counting My Spoons

Are you making your healthcare appointments work for you? Doctor appointments often seem like a waste of time to me, especially those regular 3 and 6 month follow-ups with the specialists. Why is it that whenever those appointments come up everything seems to be going well, then 3 weeks later things … [Read more...]

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Back Pain Remedies from Lady Gaga

Last Updated: June 23, 2017

How does Lady Gaga combat chronic pain?

Back Pain Remedies from Lady Gaga Guest post by Macey Bernstein of BackerNation.com We all like to think of ourselves as well-rounded. Remember in school if you majored in let's say music, you also had to take math or science class. School administration wasn't doing this to annoy you, but … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Coping, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: alternative therapies, chronic pain, pain relief

Tips for Travelling with Chronic Illness

Last Updated: May 29, 2017

Tips for Travelling with Chronic Illness I've traveled a lot lately. And, by a lot I mean I've been on a plane more in the last two months than I had been in the last 5 years. In the last two months I've taken four trips. The first two were a little over a week apart. Then I had a few weeks … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic pain, driving, travel

Good Advice NOT to Take if You’re Tackling Chronic Illness

Last Updated: May 22, 2017

Advice not to take when you live with chronic illness

Don’t take this advice if you’re dealing with chronic pain  guest post by Jackie Walters of Hyper-Tidy.com Getting diagnosed with a condition that causes chronic pain can be overwhelming. Soon, you’re flooded with advice from do-gooders who might be passing on outdated or wrong … [Read more...]

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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...]

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How to Enjoy Travelling Despite Chronic Illness

Last Updated: April 24, 2017

Don't let chronic illness keep you from travelling

How to Enjoy Travelling Despite Chronic Illness guest post by Ali Hemsley Travelling with Chronic Illness Everyone finds travelling stressful, don’t they? I’m sure that’s part of the reason we prefer to go on relaxing holidays - getting up early, standing in long queues, feeling like your gate is … [Read more...]

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Monitoring My Overall Health with Health Storylines Gut Health App

Last Updated: April 13, 2017

HealthStorylines Gut Health App

I've tried a lot of different apps to monitor my health over the years. I find them easier to work with then pencil and paper (especially during the last few years when writing wasn't an option) and having something easily available on my phone (which is always with me) is much better than a … [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."

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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