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
How Life With Endometriosis Made Me ThriftyRight now, money is a constant worry on my mind. It's no secret to anyone living with endometriosis that this disease sabotages...reactions1comment
"Get Well Soon" and Other Well-Intended Phrases That I Wish Allies Would Stop Saying"I haven't seen you around the office recently! Were you on vacation?" My coworker greeted me during lunch when I returned to...reactions1comment
A Small Window into Living with Chronic PainI recently hurt my back. I’ve always had a somewhat weak back and can strain it easily, but years of core strengthening...reactions1comment
Endometriosis Killed My LibidoEndometriosis can wreak havoc on your relationship. Not only because you are in pain a lot, fatigued, and hormonal, but also because...reactions1comment
The COVID-19 Vaccine and Endometriosis: Stories from Endo WarriorsMany endo warriors have questions about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Some want to know if getting the vaccine will impact their endometriosis...reactions13comments
Less Talked about Symptoms of EndometriosisWhen we think about endometriosis symptoms, the first thing people think about is painful and heavy periods. It is true that endometriosis...reactions8comments
5 Things I’ve Learned: Endo EditionI’ve had pelvic and lower abdominal pain since I was 14, along with intense life-altering cramps. Like most, I wasn’t diagnosed for...reactionscomments
Self-Care for Endometriosis (and Other Chronic Conditions)One condition. Two conditions. Chronic conditions for me and you. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “six out of...reactions3comments
How to Get a Good Night Sleep With EndometriosisEndometriosis can be a real pain – literally and figuratively. One of the most frustrating aspects of endo life is its impact...reactions4comments
Making the Invisible Visible GiveawayThis giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone that participated! This year, in honor of March's Endometriosis Awareness Month we've partnered...reactionscomments
Flawed Pain Scales: What to Do When Emojis Fail to Describe Your PainWhen I last visited the gynecologist, I waited for my doctor in the exam room. On the door, I saw a poster...reactions3comments
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
Trying (and Quitting!) The Mini Pill in the Hopes of Treating My EndometriosisLike many of you, endometriosis isn’t my only chronic condition. I also have psoriatic arthritis and migraine disease. Because some of my...reactions9comments
The Mirena Coil and EndometriosisThe Mirena coil (IUS or intrauterine system) is a form of contraception. It consists of a small, plastic T-shaped device that is...reactionscomments
My Body Isn’t a Rotten Fruit: How a Conversation With My Grandmother Changed My Perspective on EndometriosisIf you’ve ever menstruated, you may have accepted your pain as an unfortunate inevitability. Women are often encouraged to keep silent about...reactions1comment
Three Endo-friendly Meal FormulasJessica has endometriosis and is an endometriosis health coach, and Chris is her partner. Jessica and Chris have been using diet to...reactionscomments
How To Balance Your Blood Sugar Levels to Reduce Endo SymptomsDo you have frequent energy crashes and struggle with fatigue? If so, you may be struggling to balance your blood sugar. Blood...reactionscomments
Why I Don’t Feel Guilty About Having EndometriosisMy chronic illness buddy has a disease that comes in flares. And a few months ago, she started taking a new medicine...reactionscomments
3 Ways to Increase Fiber (Without Having to Eat Salad)Some studies have suggested that diet and support our journey in managing endometriosis. In particular fiber tends to play a key role...reactionscomments
