The Stigma Around Pain and MedicationsChronic pain on its own can be difficult to manage. Unfortunately, chronic pain and its treatment may also have accompanying stigma that...reactions1comment
Pain Management OptionsGiven the current state of the opioid epidemic in America, you basically have to be on your deathbed to be prescribed any...reactionscomments
What's Your Pain Level?We’ve all heard it. We show up at a doctor’s appointment and we are asked, “What is your pain level on a...reactions3comments
Normalizing My Endometriosis PainFor years, I was told by doctors that my period pain wasn’t real. Or, at least, that it wasn’t as bad as...reactionscomments
My Experience With Surgical MenopauseIn May 2021, I had my fourth surgery for endometriosis. I’ve had issues with recurring large endometriomas throughout my life and even...reactionscomments
Coping with Endometriosis and IBSIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is commonly experienced by women with endometriosis. I had always experienced bloating after eating certain foods, but I...reactionscomments
Surviving Endometriosis Is a Daily VictorySometimes, life with endometriosis can feel repetitive and depressingly dull. I am bleeding with no end in sight, taking painkillers like they’re...reactions4comments
Supporting Your Partner If They Need to Stop WorkingLast week my partner asked me a question: What would we do for money if she had to stop working? I didn't...reactions6comments
Moving or Road-Tripping With a Chronic IllnessTaking a road trip or moving cross-country when you have a chronic illness (or three!) may seem daunting. And granted, it is...reactions6comments
Iron-Boosting CookwareDo you struggle with low iron levels? We know that blood loss is real when living with endometriosis, and for some women...reactions2comments
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
The Awkwardness of Talking About EndometriosisWhen I get a cold, I’m asked how I feel until I’m well again. When I get a migraine, I’m offered support...reactions2comments
Coping With PMDDCan you relate to those moments when you don't even know who you are? Do you feel like you can't control your...reactionscomments
My Endometriosis Health AdvocateWith a disease such as endometriosis, we tend to see doctors when we are at our worst. I know that is at...reactionscomments
How a New Alarm Clock Might Help You Cope With Endo Fatigue and InsomniaWhen my period symptoms became worse, my sleep cycle began changing, too. I had trouble sleeping through the night. I had trouble...reactions2comments
Must Haves for Post-Surgery RecoveryYou’ve booked your surgery, and now the waiting begins. Hopefully, you won’t be waiting for too long! Here are some things you...reactionscomments
Let’s Talk Poop!I know it’s a “dirty” little topic that nobody likes to bring up, but it’s important to our health – especially when...reactionscomments
My Last Three Periods Have Been Hell and This Is What I Am Doing About ItLife with endometriosis can involve countless setbacks, even when you think everything is coming up roses. For over eighteen months, I relied...reactions4comments
How to Make Healthy Living EasierAvoid inflammatory foods. Eat your greens. Drink purified water. Eat mindfully. Prioritize sleep. Move your body. The list of healthy habits never...reactions2comments
What My Mother Taught Me About Periods Was Wrong (But It still Makes Me Smile)Five years ago, my mother took her last breath while I held her hand. Ever since her death, I sometimes experience a...reactions1comment
