Fighting for a Healthy WeightIt seems like I have spent most of my life attempting to manage my weight. As a teenager, I was underweight despite often eating like a football player. Not too...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Pain Pal of the Dog VarietyPrior to endometriosis, I was a very active individual. I participated in the drill team at school, trained horses in the evening, and barrel raced on the weekends. I was...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Endometriosis, Migraines, and EstrogenIt always seems that health issues come in multiples. My introduction to chronic health conditions started with endometriosis at the age of 14. While I have always been familiar with...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Pain Medication and Agitation Does pain medicine make anybody else agitated. It is almost like I get super sensitive. Something as simple as the sound of my dog drinking from his water bowl makes...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesPelvic PainTips & AdviceTreatment
Endometriosis AND PCOS??I have had endometriosis since 2004. To say it has been a battle, definitely does not sum it up well. Today, for the first time, I had a doctor ask...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesRecurrenceDiagnosisComorbidities
The Nearly Invisible Battle with EndometriosisI may look healthy, but am I really? Endometriosis, in short, is a disease in which the uterus lining grows outside the uterus on other bodily organs. While this condition...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis and DepressionTo this day, endometriosis is still a medical condition that can take a long time to be diagnosed. The chronic pain that sufferers from endometriosis are dealt with can lead...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Recurring Endometriosis Post-HysterectomyWhile many individuals believe a hysterectomy is a cure for endometriosis, it is not. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for endometriosis yet. Despite a hysterectomy, endometriosis may recur. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Looking at Endometriosis Lessons PositivelyLiving with endometriosis forces everyone to learn some lessons. After living with endometriosis for years, I learned to look at some of the positive aspects of these lessons. Seeing the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis Nightmare SituationsWe all know what it is like to dread our periods and the nightmare of trying to plan around them. I am sure we all have some failure horror stories...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Facing Healthcare ProfessionalsI have a family history of endometriosis, like many individuals with endometriosis. Since my mother dealt with endometriosis herself, I at least had her support. Having the support of one...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Being Taken SeriouslyIndividuals who have any type of health condition genuinely want to be heard, believed, and understood. Any kind of health condition presents stress on the individual; It is even worse...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lessons Taught by EndometriosisAfter living with endometriosis for almost 20 years, I have learned so many lessons. Some of these lessons are easier to deal with than others. One of the most challenging...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis and Fibromyalgia: Dual TreatmentsEndometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. Additionally, endometriosis can take an average of 4 – 7...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Post-Hysterectomy Hormone Replacement TherapyHormone replacement therapy, better known as HRT, is mainly used on premenopausal and menopausal women. This type of therapy can also be prescribed to women who have previously had a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pain with SexOne of the more common issues surrounding endometriosis involves pain during and after intercourse. This is something that can be problematic for a woman in so many ways. The pain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis and InsomniaIndividuals suffering with endometriosis can face many difficulties when it comes to acquiring sleep. Some of these issues are the pain we experience include hot flashes or night sweats and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taste of MotherhoodAs somebody who has had stage 4 endometriosis since I was 14, I have been aware of potential fertility issues for an extremely long time. This did not mean that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Timing Out on Peace with InfertilityMy battle with endometriosis started when I was 14 years old. Unfortunately, all those years ago, the doctors were very hesitant to diagnose somebody so young with endometriosis. This led...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Hysterectomy & Weight LossWhen my endometriosis spiraled out of control this year, we did not have very many options left to try to regain control of the situation. I have had stage four...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
