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Medications for Fibromyalgia: Too Many Don’t Work

Last Updated: April 7, 2021

Too many medications for fibromyalgia don't work

Too many medications for fibromyalgia just don't work. There are so many medications for fibromyalgia, and while they all work for a small percentage of those living with the illness, too many don't work for the vast majority of those living with fibromyalgia. For all that the drugs have … [Read more...]

20 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medications, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, cymbalta, Lyrica, marijuana, medications, neurontin, savella

Evaluating the Effects of Lyrica for Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: October 17, 2014

Does Lyrica work for Fibromyalgia?

If you have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, there's a pretty good chance that your doctor has at least suggested Lyrica as an option. Most of us have tried it at some point. Some find that it works really well to help relief their Fibromyalgia symptoms, others not so much. A study done in Sept … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Medical Studies, Treatment Tagged With: Lyrica

Fibro Warrior Wednesday – Julie Unfiltered

Last Updated: January 29, 2014

This week's Fibro Warrior interview is with Julie. Julie is a sweet woman who I've connected with on Twitter. Twitter is just full of helpful Spoonies. She also blogs about her life as a mom with chronic illness on her blog, Julie Unfiltered. After talking with her a good bit there I wanted to get … [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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