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Counting My Spoons – Ask Me Anything

Last Updated: April 19, 2021

Counting My Spoons - Ask Me Anything

Every so often I put out a call on Facebook to Ask Me Anything. Below are some of the questions and my answers. Do you live in a state that has legalized medical marijuana and if so have you tried it? Unfortunately, I do not live in a state that has legalized medical (or any) marijuana. … [Read more...]

6 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Diet and Nutrition, Medications, My Life, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: cbd oil, dealing with doctors, doctors, guilt, marijuana

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

Marijuana for Fibromyalgia: Does it work?

Last Updated: September 8, 2020

marijuana for fibromyalgia relief

  Does marijuana work for fibromyalgia? According to a Spanish study published in 2011 the answer is a resounding yes. But, those who have tried marijuana for fibromyalgia don't need a study to tell them that it works.  In a survey of Fibromyalgia patients about their experience … [Read more...]

6 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, cbd oil, marijuana

Every Pain Experience is Different

Last Updated: August 26, 2019

Every Pain Experience is Different

Every pain experience is different. It’s all too easy to try to compare. To try to look at two people with the same health issue and judge one as being dramatic or over-sensitive because they may need more help. But, we can’t judge or compare pain. I was just reading through the HHS Pain … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: endometriosis, Treatment Tagged With: abdominal pain, cbd oil, chronic pain, dealing with doctors, marijuana

Medical Marijuana and Chronic Pain

Last Updated: January 15, 2018

medical marijuana for chronic pain

Medical Marijuana for Chronic Pain Medical marijuana is often lauded anecdotally for its pain management properties, but what exactly about cannabis makes it such a potentially effective pain medicine? Keep reading to learn the science behind cannabis’ effects and what medical strains are … [Read more...]

3 Comments Filed Under: Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, chronic pain, marijuana, seizures

Fibro Warrior – Debbie Good

Last Updated: May 13, 2015

This week I’m interviewing Debbie Good, a Fibro Warrior from Olympic Peninsula, WA. She was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2007, at the age of 39. She is a stay-at-home mom to her 10-year-old daughter. Tell us a little bit about yourself: I am a 47 year old stay-at-home mom and have been married … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Fibro Warriors, Fibromyalgia Tagged With: interviews, marijuana

Legalization of Medical Marijuana and Opioid Overdose

Last Updated: April 3, 2015

As of 2010, 13 states had legalized medical marijuana at some level. A study published in Sept of 2014 examined the relationship between the legalization of medical marijuana and opioid overdose deaths in those states. If you listen to the news there is a huge opioid problem in this country, … [Read more...]

4 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, Treatment Tagged With: marijuana

Review of CBD Muscle Rub for Pain Relief

Last Updated: February 13, 2015

Review: Fay Farm Warming CBD muscle rub

Review of Fay Farm CBD Muscle Rub for Pain Relief There are multiple ways of using cannabinoid products without smoking marijuana, and some that are even legal in non-medical marijuana states, CBD oil is one of those. This review covers using CBD muscle rub for pain relief. When The Fay Farm … [Read more...]

15 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, cbd oil, chronic pain, marijuana, product review, review

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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