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Warming away the Pain with Sunbeam® Heating Pads (sponsored)

Last Updated: September 26, 2016

Sunbeam Heating Pads - #FindYourAhh

I'm not a fan of cold packs. Let's just get that out there. When I was in PT regularly it seemed like they always wanted to hook me up to a TENS machine then wrap me in cold packs. All I would do is cinch up, forcing my muscles to get even tighter than they already were, creating more pain. I … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Coping, sponsored Tagged With: chronic pain, decreasing pain, neck pain, product review, shoulder pain, temperature

Temperature sensitivity and Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: April 24, 2015

Fibromyalgia and temperature sensitivity

Temperature sensitivity and Fibromyalgia Habituation is basically when you get used to something. The tag in the back of your shirt might drive you insane when you first put it on, but after a few minutes you don’t notice it. However, that may not be the case for those who suffer from … [Read more...]

5 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Medical Studies Tagged With: sensitivities, temperature

What Does Fibromyalgia Feel Like?

Last Updated: June 24, 2011

What does fibromyalgia feel like?

What Does Fibromyalgia Feel Like? What does Fibromyalgia feel like? is a question that those of us with fibromyalgia are often asked. It's something that those who love us and live with us can't help but wonder. Reading about the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia is one thing, but really … [Read more...]

43 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Symptoms Tagged With: brain fog, dealing with fibro, nerve pain, referred pain, sensitivities, temperature

I’m Freezing! Or am I just really hot?

Last Updated: December 10, 2010

One of the joys of Fibro is a completely screwed up sense of temperature. Add to that all the fun aches and pains and you may not realize for days that you are really sick (at least that's how it is for me). Yesterday, I spent all day chilled to the bone, aching in every muscle and feeling like I … [Read more...]

3 Comments Filed Under: Symptoms Tagged With: flares, temperature

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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