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What is an Oska Pulse? And, how did it change my life?

Last Updated: December 9, 2016

What is an Oska Pulse and how did it change my life

  Recently, I have the opportunity to try a type of product that is totally new to me. The Oska Pulse is a wearable pain relief device that uses Pulse Electro-Magnetic Frequency to reduce, and even eliminate, pain. Back in June of 2016 a guy named Steve contacted me about his device, the … [Read more...]

9 Comments Filed Under: Coping, Medical Studies, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, chronic pain, decreasing pain, neck pain, oska, pain relief, product review, shoulder pain

Gifts for people with chronic illness

Last Updated: November 21, 2016

Gift ideas for people with chronic illness

Are you looking to find the perfect gift for someone you love? Does that someone have chronic illness that results in chronic pain and or fatigue? If so, I've got some great ideas for you. Each of these items is something that I'd be quite happy to be gifted for any occasion. Many of these are items … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: gifts, oska

My Favorite Things: 12 products I can’t do without

Last Updated: October 10, 2016

My Favorite Things

I am given the opportunity to review a lot of things here. And, I've been asked by a few readers if my reviews are true and/or if the products are items that I continue to use. The answers are yes and sometimes. I don't keep using every item. Sometimes it's just not something that fits in my life, … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, oska, theraspecs

Urinary Incontinence and Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: January 29, 2016

urinary incontinence and fibromyalgia - treatment options

I struggle with urinary incontinence. There I said it. That's a phrase that is not on the top of any woman's (or man's) list of things they want to say out loud (or type for the world to see). Yet, for too many of us with Fibromyalgia, urinary incontinence is just another of our struggles. Add in … [Read more...]

8 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, Treatment Tagged With: oska, pelvic pain, urinary issues

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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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