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Mindfulness Therapy for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and IBS

Last Updated: July 2, 2021

Mindfulness based therapy for fibromyalgia, CFS, and IBS - does it work?

Over 50% of Americans have trouble falling or staying asleep, and that number is even higher for those of us living with Fibromyalgia or CFS. There are a lot of little tricks people suggest for help with falling asleep. I've tried quite a few of them with typically little success. Melatonin … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, Treatment Tagged With: acceptance, alternative therapies, chronic fatigue, ibs, mindfulness therapy

Can Visbiome Help me Create a Healthy Gut?

Last Updated: March 5, 2021

How I finally found a healthy gut with Visbiome

Like many with Fibromyalgia, I also live with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). I tend to swing between IBS-C and IBS-D. At least that was always the case until I finally found a probiotic that really worked. For months I would wake up every morning with watery stool, and often repeated occurrences … [Read more...]

7 Comments Filed Under: Diet and Nutrition, Treatment Tagged With: ibs, probiotics, supplements

Improving Fibromyalgia Symptoms with Food

Last Updated: November 27, 2020

When I was first diagnosed with fibromyalgia, one of the first questions I asked was about whether there were foods I should eat or avoid that would improve my symptoms. The initial response from my doctor was not really, then that there were a few things that could help (avoiding sugar, … [Read more...]

12 Comments Filed Under: Diet and Nutrition, Fibromyalgia, Gluten-Free, Juicing, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, aspartame, dairy-free, diet, food sensitivities, gluten, ibs, kombucha, probiotics, Stevia, Whole30

Could food sensitivities be making your Fibromyalgia symptoms worse?

Last Updated: October 30, 2020

could food sensitivities be making your fibromyalgia symptoms worse?

Back in 2012, after spending two years feeling so awful I barely got off the couch/bed except for doctor appointments, I finally reached the point where I was willing to try anything - even completely changing my diet. During the previous two years I’d had many people suggest food sensitivities as a … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Diet and Nutrition, Fibromyalgia, Symptoms Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic pain, dairy-free, food sensitivities, gluten, ibs, Whole30

Celiac is not the only reason people react to wheat

Last Updated: July 30, 2020

Celiac is not the only reason people react to wheat

There has been so much back and forth in the media and even among researchers in the last few years regarding whether or not those of us without celiac disease or a identified wheat allergy can actually react to wheat, with some claiming it's all in our heads. Gluten is the protein that makes up … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Conditions, Diet and Nutrition, Gluten-Free, Symptoms Tagged With: food sensitivities, gluten, ibs

Controlling IBS with Probiotics and Stress Management

Last Updated: June 8, 2020

Controlling IBS with Probiotics and Stress Management

I've struggled with IBS for over 20 years. IBS was the first condition that became a chronic issue for me. And, it's the one condition I've continued to struggle with since it first hit me in my early 20's. Although, at the time I didn't realize what I was dealing with. After over 20 years with IBS, … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Treatment Tagged With: abdominal pain, ibs, mindfulness therapy, probiotics, stress

Symptoms and Signs of Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: August 13, 2018

signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia

While the hallmark symptom or sign of fibromyalgia is chronic widespread body pain, that is not the only symptom of fibromyalgia. Nor does simply saying widespread body pain really express what that means. The same is true with the other standard symptom of fibromyalgia - chronic fatigue. The … [Read more...]

37 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Symptoms Tagged With: anxiety, brain fog, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, depression, headaches, ibs, sensitivities, sleep, sweating, urinary issues

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...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, Diet and Nutrition, sponsored, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: ibs

Taking Control of Your Gut Health

Last Updated: March 10, 2017

Taking Control of Your Gut Health

Taking Control of Your Gut Health Guest Post by Dr. Roshini Raj   Digestive trouble is an uncomfortable issue that is familiar to many. Whether it’s diarrhea or a stomach ache that just won’t go away, some with ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) issues find it difficult to determine what’s … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Diet and Nutrition, Medical Studies, Symptoms, Treatment Tagged With: food sensitivities, ibs

Can an antidepressant help IBS symptoms?

Last Updated: January 13, 2017

Can amitriptyline improve IBS symptoms?

I've lived with IBS for years. Despite diet changes that sometimes help, despite probiotics that help somewhat, I still have stomach pain and alternating IBS-C and IBS-D. When the stomach pain (it feels like an ulcer) returned again this past fall I also returned to my GI doc. Initially, I thought … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Medical Studies, Symptoms, Treatment Tagged With: abdominal pain, ibs

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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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