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Got Urinary Incontinence? Get PEMF

Last Updated: March 26, 2021

PEMF therapy for urinary incontinence

I've dealt with urinary incontinence for too long. I remember years ago my gyno asking me if I ever had any issues and I said yes, but then she never gave me any suggestions. Then a couple of years later I went for a visit and there was a NP in training that came in and asked a bunch of questions … [Read more...]

2 Comments Filed Under: Medical Studies, Treatment Tagged With: abdominal pain, alternative therapies, oska, urinary issues

Symptoms and Signs of Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: August 13, 2018

signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia

While the hallmark symptom or sign of fibromyalgia is chronic widespread body pain, that is not the only symptom of fibromyalgia. Nor does simply saying widespread body pain really express what that means. The same is true with the other standard symptom of fibromyalgia - chronic fatigue. The … [Read more...]

37 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Symptoms Tagged With: anxiety, brain fog, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, depression, headaches, ibs, sensitivities, sleep, sweating, urinary issues

What Do You Know About Endometriosis?

Last Updated: April 14, 2017

What do you know about endometriosis?

I'm a little late for Endometriosis Awareness Month (March), but if you follow my blog and especially if you get my newsletters you know that I'm more than Aware of Endometriosis. Just a little over a month ago I had my third surgery for Endometriosis (and yes they've removed stuff every time … [Read more...]

Leave a Comment Filed Under: endometriosis, Fibromyalgia, My Life, Symptoms Tagged With: abdominal pain, pelvic pain, sex, urinary issues

I Thinx these Period Panties are Awesome

Last Updated: June 10, 2016

I Thinx these Period Panties are Winners

Guys, skip this post... just keep moving alone. In fact, go read this post. I've run across these period panties in a few places. They promise to absorb a bit so that maybe you won't need a liner and you can feel a little more comfortable and confident during that time of the month. As I read … [Read more...]

1 Comment Filed Under: Coping, endometriosis, Tips and Tricks Tagged With: product review, urinary issues

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

What is Small Fiber Neuropathy

Last Updated: February 27, 2015

What is small fiber polyneuropathy?

In the last few years we’ve seen many articles about the overlap of small fiber neuropathy (or small fiber polyneuropathy – same thing) with Fibromyalgia. And, the hope that we may be able to use skin biopsies of these small fiber nerves to diagnose Fibromyalgia. I’ll be honest I thought for a … [Read more...]

16 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Symptoms, Treatment Tagged With: chronic pain, dry eyes, neurontin, small fiber neuropathy, sweating, urinary issues

Pelvic floor dysfunction and fibromyalgia

Last Updated: November 21, 2014

Pelvic Floor dysfunction & fibromyalgia

I asked my friend Beverly to write a guest blog about a pelvic floor dysfunction - a topic that has affected both of us. She found that physical therapy improved her pelvic floor dysfunction.  Unfortunately, I saw the same physical therapist without the great results. Our wedding night … [Read more...]

10 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Symptoms, Tips and Tricks, Treatment Tagged With: abdominal pain, alternative therapies, pelvic pain, urinary issues

Fibromyalgia Nerve Pain – there might be more to it than you think.

Last Updated: November 12, 2013

Fibromyalgia nerve pain (there may be more to it than you think)

Fibromyalgia Nerve Pain There may be more to it than you think Nerve pain is a part of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia nerve pain is usually caused by over-active nerves. What we may not realize is how many other problems that those over-active nerves might be causing. I didn't even realize that most … [Read more...]

54 Comments Filed Under: Fibromyalgia, Symptoms Tagged With: ibs, magnesium, muscle spasms, muscle twitching, nerve pain, neurontin, urinary issues

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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