Tips to Managing Endometriosis Flare-UpsIf you have endometriosis, you may get a worsening of pain or other symptoms from time to time. Inflammation and hormonal fluctuations...reactions2comments
Vitamin D and Immunity: Is My Supplement Why I Get Sick Less Often?I used to catch a cold at the drop of a hat. If someone near me sneezed, chances were that I'd show...reactions2comments
Tips for Getting an Endometriosis DiagnosisIf you start the clock after my first visit with a gynecologist, it took about seven years for me to get my...reactions1comment
Rectal Pain and Endometriosis: Here’s What Eased My SymptomsMy bowel movements usually don't hurt on the way to my rectum. It's the pain after I poop that can be an issue. Sorry...reactions2comments
All the Health Professionals Who Treat My Endometriosis SymptomsDoctors usually lump endometriosis in with other reproductive disorders. But endo is an inflammatory condition affecting much more than my pelvis. That's...reactions1comment
When Should I Worry About a Change in Endometriosis Symptoms?Editor's Note: Please see a health professional if you are worried about any changes or new symptoms you may be experiencing. The...reactionscomments
Besides an OB/GYN, what kinds of doctors have helped you the most with your symptoms?Endometriosis can cause body-wide symptoms, but there’s no single doctor who can treat all of these issues. People with endo often end...reactions4repliesComorbiditiesSymptomsTips & Advice
How I Deal With DisappointmentIt’s time for me to find a new OB/GYN. I haven’t seen one regularly in more than a decade. That may seem...reactionscomments
5 Ways I Manage Pre-Period ConstipationI’m very familiar with the Bristol stool scale. That’s a chart you might have seen in your doctor’s office, at least if...reactions3comments
Do you have eczema flares before your period? Many people with endometriosis have allergies, eczema, and unexplained itching. These symptoms can flare around ovulation or before a period. Do you...reactions1replyComorbiditiesCopingSymptoms
Endometriosis Symptoms When I Was a TeenagerThe Office on Women’s Health says endometriosis affects 11% of U.S. women, or people with periods, between the ages of 15 and...reactionscomments
My Top 5 Endometriosis Tips for the Newly DiagnosedA friend in her late 30s recently had surgery for an ovarian cyst. It turned out to be an endometrioma. Her doctor...reactionscomments
What is Post-Menstrual Syndrome?My husband knows that I sometimes get pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder, also known as PMDD. We both look forward to day 4 or...reactions13comments
I Had Excision Surgery for Endometriosis a Year Ago. What Has Changed?I've had three endometriosis surgeries in the past 15 years. I had my first surgery with an excision specialist a little more...reactionscomments
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Chronic Illness"What if you never get better?" That's one of the first questions my behavioral health counselor asked me last year. Specifically, she...reactionscomments
My New Medication for Period PainEditors Note: Always talk to your doctor if you have any questions about making a change in your medications. I've never been...reactionscomments
How I Manage Mental Health with EndometriosisEndometriosis is a chronic condition without a cure. Excision treatment with an endometriosis specialist has been a big help for me. But surgery...reactionscomments
Pain Doesn't Need Proof“Congratulations! You’re not crazy.” That’s what my excision specialist told me on the phone after my last surgery. He’d gotten the pathology...reactions4comments
Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Zucchini BreadThere are all types of squash in my garden. I've got some zucchini (the popular green one), pattypan (a small yellow cute...reactions8comments
Could I Have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?Editor's note: If you think you have EDS, please consult your doctor. Earlier this year, another endo warrior suggested I may have...reactions1comment
