The Spoonie Cafe
Adapting to life with an invisible illness Posts are not intended as medical advice.
A place for those dealing with a chronic illness to find encouragement and tips to thrive while managing an invisible illness. Please discuss with your medical professional the best plan of care for yourself.
14/04/2018
15 Things People Don't Realize You're Doing Because Pain Is Your Normal "I don't do it because I'm doing something fun..."
18/03/2018
If you are a chronic pain patient who has had your pain meds reduced or taken away Send your story to Human Rights Watch, email researcher Laura Mills at [email protected]. You have to tell your story if you want to see change.
Human Rights Watch Investigating U.S. Pain Treatment By Pat Anson, Editor Human Rights Watch is well-known internationally for its groundbreaking reports on human rights violations around the world. The organization has recently reported on the torture of prisoners in Sri Lanka, forced labor in Thailand, and corruption and mass arrests in Sau
Call to Action: The Nationwide DON'T PUNISH PAIN RALLY is set for Sat. April 7, 2018 at each State Capitol Building in almost all 50 states. Please take the time to read the post below and go to the website to learn more.
1. ...Please... *Share*... so that everyone suffering from chronic pain is aware of this rally. Thank You.
24/01/2018
Celebrate Belly Laugh Day
http://thespooniecafe.com/2018/01/24/celebrate-belly-laugh-day/
Celebrate Belly Laugh Day Visit the link below for details about this event happening Today at 1:24 PM in your time zone. Belly_Laugh_Day_2018_2_poster Why laugh? Laughter Fuels Positive Energy Post about what fuels your p…
23/01/2018
The off label use of Lyrica and gabapentin that the CDC recommends as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain is now contributing to opioid deaths. They haven’t fixed the addiction problem. They are contributing to opioid deaths and victimizing chronic pain patients. So sad.
http://urhealthguide.com/lyrica-gabapentin-neurontin-now-linked-heroin-overdose-deaths/
Lyrica and Gabapentin (Neurontin) Now Linked To He**in Overdose Deaths - Your Health Guide Researchers from the University of Bristol in England have linked opioid alternatives pregabalin (Lyrica) and gabapentin (Neurontin) to an increasing number of heroin-related overdose deaths in both England and Wales. The two drugs are in a class of medications known as gabapentoids. Initially indic...
21/01/2018
When a 'Good Pain Day' is Just the Eye of a Bad Storm
https://thespooniecafe.com/2018/01/21/when-a-good-pain-day-is-just-the-eye-of-a-bad-storm/
When a ‘Good Pain Day’ is Just the Eye of a Bad Storm Recuperating more quickly after physical therapy gave me hope that I was on the way to recovery. Waking up to a very painful day after a good and productive one was depressing and defeating. I ha…
“You wake up every morning to fight the same demons that left you so tired the night before, and that, my love, is bravery.” – unknown
19/01/2018
https://www.prevention.com/food/10-best-anti-inflammatory-foods
The 10 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods To Keep On Hand Here are the best anti inflammatory foods you can eat to help decrease inflammation.
18/01/2018
"Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."
http://thespooniecafe.com/2018/01/18/in-honor-of-winniethepoohday/
In Honor of #WinnieThePoohDay “Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
17/01/2018
16/01/2018
That is a fair question. If you deal with chronic pain or a chronic illness you know how unpredictable life can be. You also understand how wonderful it is to have supportive and knowledgeable medical support staff. I thought I had that. I had been seeing a specialist for a year and we had created a plan of care that was working well for me. [ 999 more words ]
https://thespooniecafe.com/2018/01/16/where-have-you-been/
Where have you Been? That is a fair question. If you deal with chronic pain or a chronic illness you know how unpredictable life can be. You also understand how wonderful it is to have supportive and knowledgeable me…
04/08/2017
Choose happiness & inspire others. Don't let chronic pain rule.
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National coloring book day. Coloring is a great way to de-stress and ignore chronic pain.
01/08/2017
https://wp.me/p8OyeS-8J How do you show your Natural Remedy some Respect and keep yourself safe?
31/07/2017
Go to: https://wp.me/p8OyeS-8J and find my 5 (actually 7) favorite natural items and where to get them. Would love to hear about your favs, too.
30/07/2017
30/07/2017
Do Your Natural Remedies Play Fair with Your Prescription Medications? (Disclosure and Disclaimer: This blog post contains my opinion and experiences and is not a substitute for medical advice. This post has some affiliate links that may allow me to earn a little mo…
23/07/2017
If you suffer from sciatica or piriformis syndrome, please share what helps you find pain relief? The article below goes along with the my post on : https://thespooniecafe.com/2017/07/03/some-relief-from-sciatica-pain/
What is piriformis syndrome? The complete story of piriformis syndrome is revealed! Are you experiencing the unusual pain radiating from spine to buttock? How often do you feel the numbness and tingling sensation running to your feet? No matter, what kind of pain are you suffering…
11/07/2017
Keep a positive attitude and keep trying.
16 Tips from 16 Years Sick Making the best of 16 years of chronic pain and illness
11/07/2017
I believe this article is more balanced than most concerning chronic pain management.
Opioids still have a place in control of chronic pain: Doctors’ Notes | Toronto Star There’s still a place for opioids for some people some of the time.
06/07/2017
Such truth!
05/07/2017
Our bodies are so amazing. This five minute video shows how the fascia works. It gives you an idea as to why myofascial pain hurts so much. There is a short part on the how and why of proper myofascial release. No foam rolling!
https://thespooniecafe.com/2017/07/05/what-is-fascia-and-how-does-it-work/
What is Fascia and How Does it Work Our bodies are so amazing. This five minute video shows how the fascia works. It gives you an idea as to why myofascial pain hurts so much. There is a short part on the how and why of proper myofas…
05/07/2017
Video on cause of migraines.
WebMD on “Study: Forget caffeine -- just a short walk up and down the stairs is enough to feel more motivated and refreshed. https://t.co/x8VWU2eLbO”
04/07/2017
04/07/2017
03/07/2017
Some Relief from Sciatica Pain
https://thespooniecafe.com/2017/07/03/some-relief-from-sciatica-pain/
Some Relief from Sciatica Pain Recently I have been hearing many Spoonies complain about not being able to get relief from sciatica pain. This is especially tormenting at night when the intermittent, sharp-stabbing pain keeps yo…