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Ultimate Chronic Illness Gift Guide 2021

Last Updated: October 4, 2021

Chronic Illness Gift Guide

The holidays are just around the corner and with the holidays often comes stress over what to get those you care about. Some of us are easy, others not so much, but below is a list of ideas for anyone on your list who is struggling with chronic illness (and most of these would even be welcomed by … [Read more...]

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Unlocking Lyme: Book Giveaway

Last Updated: February 19, 2017

Unlocking Lyme

A couple of weeks ago I shared my review of Unlocking Lyme by Dr. Bill Rawls. Now, they're offering two of you the chance to get a copy of the book for FREE!   Unlocking Lyme is a in-depth look at what causes Lyme disease, how it differs and is similar to other viral and bacterial … [Read more...]

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Lupus 101: Guest Post

Last Updated: May 29, 2015

Lupus 101 I’m so privileged to be able to write this for Counting My Spoons, finally I can feel happy about spreading awareness, or at least my journey with it. I’m Cass a fellow blogger and writer who lives with multiple beasts at my side; the biggest is the wolf or SLE (Systemic Lupus … [Read more...]

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2014 Year in Review

Last Updated: January 1, 2015

Overall 2014 has been a good year. It started off a little rocky, but it improved as the year progressed. In the fall I was able to return to my classes, and we even took that trip to Mexico that we had to put off in January. My back is still giving me issues and Fibro still sucks, but I'm still … [Read more...]

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Review: The Empowered Patient (CNN Special)

Last Updated: November 3, 2010

Are you an empowered patient?

The Empowered Patient is a CNN special on the medical mishaps and misdiagnosis that occur when people are not involved enough in their own medical care. The special details the stories of several people who could have avoided medical mishaps had they been more involved in their own medical … [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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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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