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Something that I notice with clients (and myself) is that when we get started, we want to do everything all at once because we want to reduce our symptoms as...

Editors Note: This article mentions sensitive topics such as miscarriage, infertility, and mental health. “Depression.” Shhhhhh. Don’t mention the “d” word.  We don’t want anyone to know about anyone else’s...

Did you know that having optimal vitamin D levels can support you in managing endometriosis? A study found “significantly lower serum vitamin D3 levels in severe endometriosis compared to normal...

Doctors usually lump endometriosis in with other reproductive disorders. But endo is an inflammatory condition affecting much more than my pelvis. That's why I take a multidisciplinary approach to my...

People with endometriosis pay more for essentials than people without it. Exhibit A: Many of us are paying period tax (menstrual products are still taxed in 27 states). Exhibit B:...

As I leave the endocrinologist’s office, I feel frustrated. I have been living with endometriosis since I was 14 years old. That marks an almost 20-year-long battle. Despite this, I...

Life with a chronic illness can be tough on the body, but I believe it is especially hard on our mental health. There are painkillers that can ease excruciating flare-ups...

For the past six months, I have been traveling. A follow-up doctor's appointment in the first few weeks confirmed I have dysautonomia and mast cell activation syndrome. This is not...

Pain is exhausting. It’s exhausting physically, mentally, and emotionally. Yet here we are, living with chronic pain. We still want to enjoy our life, but it’s easy to lose motivation...

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage. Babies, babies, babies. The American dream to some, it seems. As the world has planned, once...

That time of year is upon us. The time when we should be jolly, happy, and enjoying all the holiday cheer. But when you are living with a chronic illness...

I’ve struggled for years with being able to stay hydrated. Now that I’m back in Colorado with the higher elevation and dryer climate, it’s even more important to keep up...

Supporting a loved one through a chronic condition such as endometriosis can be a wonderful help to that person. Having someone to share in their journey, to share thoughts and...

A couple of years ago, I decided to convert to Judaism. As I learned more about the faith, I remained confused by Hanukkah. I understood that the holiday symbolizes endurance...

We all have learned and heard about excision surgery being the gold standard. Or the best way to treat endometriosis. If you are brand new here, maybe you are just...

Recently I have been experiencing a bleeding episode on its fourteenth day. While this is nothing new, I am exhausted and will cry as soon as anyone mentions the word...

When I was eleven years old, I sat on my bed, hugging my stomach and hoping my period cramps would disappear. I was (and still am) a voracious reader. I...

One thing that has consistently helped me manage my stress, and sometimes my chronic pain, is meditation and energy work. I’ve been trained as an energy worker, and this is...

Editor's Note: Please see a health professional if you are worried about any changes or new symptoms you may be experiencing. The other day I felt tired, bloated, and crampy...

On a day in early November, I watched out my window as the sky darkened and the wind battered the trees. Hurricane Nicole was approaching my Florida home. I had...