The Heating Pad: A Must-Have in One's Endo ArsenalBefore I knew I had endo, as a 12 year-old curled into fetal position- sent home yet again from school- a hot...reactions2comments
Why Are We Not Talking About Fatigue and Endometriosis?When talking about endometriosis, the press often shares stories of pain, infertility, and lengthy diagnosis times. But endometriosis doesn’t just end there...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Estrogen and EndometriosisFor those unfamiliar with the underpinnings of endometriosis, many may be surprised to find out that the disease is often fueled by...reactionscomments
Making Recurring ER Trips EasierWhen you’re dealing with any sort of chronic illness, the ER can become a place you visit more than you’d like. It...reactions2comments
Why I’m Ready To Take My Health Journey To The Next LevelI’ve made a big decision. You might remember that I recently wrote about how I wanted to seek therapy, but couldn’t afford...reactions1comment
We Are More Than Just Our UterusGetting diagnosed with endometriosis is a long and frustrating process. Doctors either don’t believe us or don’t take our pain seriously. So...reactionscomments
The Difference Between Good and Bad Pain DaysIf there is one thing I find particularly difficult about living with endometriosis, it's that it is invisible to everyone else. Besides...reactionscomments
An Honest Truth: I'm Worried I Won't Get BetterHere is my reality that is hard to share. I have two illnesses that are not curable. On top of that, my...reactions6comments
What Is A “Normal” Period?Before my endo diagnosis, I had painful periods. They were often accompanied by nausea, digestive distress, and fatigue. I actually started off...reactions3comments
Why You Should Go To Your Partner’s Doctor’s AppointmentsMy partner’s journey to diagnosis is not an uncommon one - it took 5 years to go from the first signs that...reactionscomments
Why Awareness Month Is So Important To Those Of Us With EndometriosisI was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2005, and back then, I'd never heard of the disease. I had never read a news...reactionscomments
When Endometriosis Keeps You From WorkingWorking became very difficult when my endometriosis got severe. My symptoms had increased tremendously and my heavy bleeding left me crippled. I...reactionscomments
Chasteberry: A Helpful Supplement for Endo?If you have done a lot of exploring on the internet about supplements to treat endo or other reproductive problems, no doubt...reactionscomments
I Tried CBD Oil: Part 2Read Part 1 here I was very skeptical of CBD, the (legal) non-psychoactive cousin to marijuana that is supposed to ease inflammation...reactionscomments
I Tried CBD Oil: Part 1It seems like CBD is taking over. I get Google alerts telling me this cannabis compound can be found in everything from...reactionscomments
Why Bone Broth Made Me Feel WorseRecently, it seemed like everyone was raving about bone broth. It seemed to cure just about everything that could possible ale you...reactions6comments
My Experience with Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy So FarIt’s been two sessions. Just two sessions, and I’m loving physiotherapy and the results it’s bringing me. Recently, I made the decision...reactionscomments
How to Handle Allergies at a Dinner PartyDietary restrictions can create a host of challenges. But when you’re home in your own kitchen, it’s a lot easier to control...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Is Nothing To Be Ashamed OfIt is difficult to explain chronic illnesses to people who don’t suffer from one themselves. People always assume there is a cure...reactionscomments
I Lost So Much Blood, I Had to Get a Blood TransfusionI waited for this past summer for decades – I’m engaged and planning my wedding. It should have be a summer filled...reactionscomments
