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5 tips for getting through a fibro flare

Last Updated: November 30, 2020

5 tips for getting through a flare

When you have Fibro, flares are gonna come. Despite all that I've found to improve my fibromyalgia symptoms and reduce how often the flares come, they still come. However, I've learned that there are ways to limit how long those flares stay, and how bad they are while they visit. Below are 5 tips … [Read more...]

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What causes fibromyalgia flares? My top 6 causes

Last Updated: November 27, 2020

What causes fibro flares? My top 6 triggers

  What Causes Fibromyalgia Flares? When you live with Fibromyalgia or any chronic illness that “flares” up at various times, life is unpredictable. It’s often hard to know when you might wake up having a bad day or when it may be a good day. Fibromyalgia flares can show up at any … [Read more...]

11 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic pain, diet, flares, pacing, stress, weather

10 Ways to keep Chronic Illness from stealing your life

Last Updated: August 19, 2020

10 ways to keep chronic illness from stealing your life

Chronic illness will steal your life if you let it. It will take over your entire identity and become everything you think about. But, it doesn't have to be that way. Chronic illness is only something you have to live with, it is NOT who you are. Don't let chronic illness steal your life.  10 … [Read more...]

6 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Extra Spoons Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic pain, flares

Facing Fear with Chronic Illness

Last Updated: October 28, 2019

Facing the fear of chronic illness

Chronic illness can create a life of fear, as if there wasn't enough fear in your life already. For me, when chronic illness entered the mix, a whole new set of fears were created. Suddenly, I was afraid to do anything.  I was afraid of over-doing it. I was afraid of going out, and … [Read more...]

8 Comments Filed Under: Coping, inspiration Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, cognitive behavioral therapy, fear, flares, pacing

What You Need to Know About Fibro Flares

Last Updated: June 24, 2019

The Ultimate Guide to Fibro Flares

A fibro flare is a flare of symptoms that can occur at any time and can last for any duration. You may wake up feeling just fine but at mid-day suddenly feel as if you've been hit by a freight train. That feeling may last until you get a good night's sleep or it may continue for days or weeks. A … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Symptoms Tagged With: flares

4 Things I Need to Remember to Help Me Get Through Bad Days

Last Updated: April 29, 2019

While I've felt better during the last couple of years than I have at any point since I became ill, I still have bad days. Lately, I've been having more of them and I know why. I've been pushing myself harder and doing a lot more than I really should. As a result I have to keep reminding myself that … [Read more...]

3 Comments Filed Under: Coping Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic pain, flares

A Playlist for Fibromyalgia Flare Days

Last Updated: July 23, 2018

A playlist to inspire you through fibromyalgia flare days

A Playlist for Fibromyalgia Flare Days I often find it hard to stay upbeat on bad fibromyalgia flare days. I've learned that I can control flares to a degree. While I can't prevent them altogether, I can keep them short. I've learned that I can shorten flares by doing two main things. 1 . I … [Read more...]

4 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic pain, flares, music

How do you shorten fibro flares?

Last Updated: May 28, 2018

How Do You Shorten Fibro Flares? Fibromyalgia is a debilitating condition that is characterized by chronic pain and fatigue. Despite how much my symptoms have improved over the years (and they really have), I still have bad days. It’s rare that I have a major pain flare, but sometimes the … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic pain, flares

ABC’s of Bouncing Back from a Flare

Last Updated: April 2, 2018

The ABC's of bouncing back from a fibro flare

ABCs Of Bouncing Back From A Flare I’ve been in a flare lately. A combination of weather (it’s storm season here) and just over-doing it with work and life. I try to remember to do the right things to avoid a flare in the first place, but sometimes I mess up. When I get really over-loaded … [Read more...]

3 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia Tagged With: acceptance, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, flares

The Flare Survival Kit

Last Updated: April 4, 2016

What's inside my fibro flare survival kit? (image of med kits) Counting My Spoons

Flares are rare for me, these days, and usually when they occur they don't last more than a day. I believe that has a lot to do with learning to accept the flares when they come, and give them room. When I'm in a flare, I don't leave my PJs, I don't shower and I don't work. I do, however, rest, … [Read more...]

6 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: flares, recovery, relaxation

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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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