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Epidural Injections for Chronic Back Pain

Last Updated: April 12, 2021

Epidural injections for chronic back pain

Back in 2013 I moved wrong and it sent me into such pain that I couldn't move to even pick up my phone. After five months of physical therapy, I was doing quite well again, but within just a couple of months of returning to "normal life" the pain was back; and, it continued to increase. The … [Read more...]

6 Comments Filed Under: Medical Studies, Treatment Tagged With: chronic pain, neck pain, nerve pain, pain relief

The Slow Death of Compassion For the Chronically Ill

Last Updated: December 10, 2020

The slow death of compassion for chronic illness

In "The Slow Death of Compassion for the Chronically Ill,"  Ken McKim makes several excellent points, about the lack of compassion towards those with chronic illness. It's not too long (30 minutes) and definitely worth watching and sharing, especially with those who question your illnesses, or … [Read more...]

4 Comments Filed Under: inspiration, Medications, Treatment Tagged With: chronic fatigue, chronic illness, chronic pain, communication, invisible illness, pain relief

PEMF for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain

Last Updated: October 30, 2020

PEMF therapy for fibromyalgia

I've been using PEMF (Pulse Electromagnetic Frequency) to treat pain (both chronic and acute) for the last four years. PEMF has been used for over thirty years to treat many chronic illness symptoms and sources of chronic pain. Yet, I'd never even heard of this therapy until a few years ago - and … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, Treatment Tagged With: alternative therapies, chronic pain, oska, pain relief

Review: Vital Plan Select CBD oil products

Last Updated: May 6, 2019

Review: Vital Plan Select CBD Oil tincture and Muscle Rub

New CBD products are popping up everywhere, and it's a welcome sight for those of us with chronic pain, sleep issues, anxiety, and many other ailments. CBD is one of the two key parts of the marijuana plant, but is thanks to a recent change in the laws and regulations around the hemp plant, hemp is … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, migraine, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, muscle relaxers, pain relief, sleep, sleep aids

Why is exercise important for fibromyalgia?

Last Updated: February 18, 2019

Why is exercise important when you have fibromyalgia?

I have a confession. I've not been exercising like I should. And, now my body is starting to let me know. It's beginning to remind me just why exercise is so important, especially when you have fibromyalgia. Instead of planned regular exercise, I've been over-doing it in other ways. I've been … [Read more...]

9 Comments Filed Under: Exercise, Fibromyalgia Tagged With: chronic pain, pain relief, tai chi, water therapy, yoga

Why PEMF is my go to therapy for chronic pain

Last Updated: December 3, 2018

Why PEMF is my go to therapy for chronic pain

    Chronic pain is a part of my life. No matter how much better I feel, it's still there. Some days it's worse than others. Pulse electromagnetic frequency (PEMF) is my go to therapy for pain of all kinds. It's amazing that a small device about the size of my cell phone can bring so … [Read more...]

6 Comments Filed Under: endometriosis, Fibromyalgia, Treatment Tagged With: oska, pain relief

Relieving Pain with Far Infrared Technology

Last Updated: March 26, 2018

Relieving chronic pain with infrared technology

Relieving Pain with Far Infrared Technology Do you feel better when you are comfortably warm? I do. How about when you are sitting in the warm rays of the sun? There’s a reason cats always find the sunny spot to lay in, even when they are indoors. They’ve got it figured out. Those warm rays of the … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies, sponsored, Treatment Tagged With: pain relief

Back Pain Remedies from Lady Gaga

Last Updated: June 23, 2017

How does Lady Gaga combat chronic pain?

Back Pain Remedies from Lady Gaga Guest post by Macey Bernstein of BackerNation.com We all like to think of ourselves as well-rounded. Remember in school if you majored in let's say music, you also had to take math or science class. School administration wasn't doing this to annoy you, but … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Coping, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: alternative therapies, chronic pain, pain relief

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

4 Products That Have Helped Reduce My Pain

Last Updated: September 19, 2016

4 Great products for pain relief

I've been dealing with chronic pain for a long time now, I know it's not as long as some of you, but it's been a while. Over the last eight years I've tried a number of things to help reduce my pain and some of them have worked really well while others haven't worked well at all. I won't bother … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: Coping, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: cbd oil, Maui Excellent, pain relief

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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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