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An Eye Doctor talks about Fibromyalgia and Eye Health

Last Updated: February 10, 2017

An eye doctor discusses the connection between fibromyalgia and eye health

  Fibromyalgia and Eye Health My optometrist is amazing. Not only is she funny and sweet and always walks into the room with a smile, she's just a damn good doctor. I knew she was a great doctor the day she said to me "I have to treat my Fibromyalgia patients more aggressively...." That … [Read more...]

4 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Symptoms, Treatment Tagged With: chronic pain, dry eyes, eye pain, sensitivities

Study sheds light on Fibromyalgia as a nerve disorder

Last Updated: September 18, 2015

Could the answer to fibromyalgia lay in the eyes?

I love that more and more studies are coming out backing up the idea that Fibromyalgia is a nerve disorder (or neurological issue) . A couple of studies now have shown that about 50% of those diagnosed with Fibromyalgia also have small fiber polyneuropathy. I had the test done a while back and it … [Read more...]

20 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies Tagged With: dry eyes, eye pain, small fiber neuropathy

What is Small Fiber Neuropathy

Last Updated: February 27, 2015

What is small fiber polyneuropathy?

In the last few years we’ve seen many articles about the overlap of small fiber neuropathy (or small fiber polyneuropathy – same thing) with Fibromyalgia. And, the hope that we may be able to use skin biopsies of these small fiber nerves to diagnose Fibromyalgia. I’ll be honest I thought for a … [Read more...]

16 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Symptoms, Treatment Tagged With: chronic pain, dry eyes, neurontin, small fiber neuropathy, sweating, urinary issues

“I Find I Have to Treat My Fibro Patients More Aggressively”

Last Updated: March 1, 2011

I find I have to treat my Fibro patients more aggressively.

I find it interesting that while I constantly hear about how so many Drs don't believe in Fibro and give patients with Fibro a hard time, I am evidently very lucky when it comes to my Drs. Today I went to see my Opthamologist, who I just adore. She is so sweet and is one of the only Drs I have … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Treatment Tagged With: doctors, dry eyes, eye pain

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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