Getting Through the Hard DaysLiving with chronic pain isn’t easy. Living with endometriosis, we’re all too familiar with this fact. The pelvic pain – especially when it feels like a barbed wire fence closing...reactions2comments
The Doctors Who Got My Diagnosis WrongThis won’t be huge news to anyone familiar with the disease, but it still takes an average of 7.5 years to receive an endometriosis diagnosis. I began experiencing symptoms since...reactions6comments
CBD Products and Medical Marijuana for EndometriosisPeople with endometriosis want safe, effective ways to relieve the pain and other symptoms of this chronic condition. However, our 2021 Endometriosis In America survey shows that only 14 percent...reactions13comments
Help Your Partner Break the Stress-Inflammation-Pain CycleChronic pain is a commonly reported symptom of endometriosis, perhaps the symptom with the most direct impact on quality of life. Stress can make this pain worse. I want to...reactionscomments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...reactionscomments
7 Budget-Friendly Self Care ActivitiesWe know that the days living with endometriosis can be challenging. Some days we’re in pain that feels inescapable. Other days we’re running around to doctor’s appointments and tests. We...reactionscomments
Recurring Endometriosis Post-HysterectomyWhile many individuals believe a hysterectomy is a cure for endometriosis, it is not. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for endometriosis yet. Despite a hysterectomy, endometriosis may recur. I...reactionscomments
What Is Menstrual-Related Hypersomnia?I rarely take naps. But I get very sleepy the few days before my period. And it’s not just regular endo fatigue. It’s "fall asleep in the middle of the...reactions9comments
A Conversation with “Know Your Endo” AuthorJessica Murnane shares about her own journey with endo and why she felt compelled to write this new book. When Jessica Murnane was diagnosed with endometriosis at the age of...reactionscomments
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter CookiesWhenever I need a treat, that feels like a kick in the butt, I bake these cookies. Peanut butter is a constant staple in my kitchen because of its energetic...reactionscomments
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 most commonly affects the uterus, resulting in heavy...reactions8comments
Eczema and Endometriosis: What's The Connection?Angry skin? Even angrier pelvis? You’re not alone. Recently, I polled my Instagram audience and 80% suffered with some kind of skin condition such as eczema, acne, or rosacea. So...reactionscomments
Lessons from the 2021 Endometriosis In America Survey: Symptoms, Diagnoses, and MoreEndometriosis is a painful condition that can have many symptoms. It can be a grueling process to get a diagnosis and find treatments that help symptoms. In our 2021 Endometriosis...reactions2comments
The Many Faces of SupportWhen I think of my support system in managing a chronic illness like endometriosis, I think of my husband (and my medical team, of course). He will make himself available...reactionscomments
Self-Massage With Your Partner for Pain ReliefWhenever we have pain, abdominal, or anywhere else in the body, we often rub it intuitively for some relief – and for good reason. There are a number of mechanisms...reactionscomments
Study: Guidance On Helpful Diet Changes For EndometriosisA doctor once told me that people with endometriosis often have more gastrointestinal problems than gynecologic ones. That’s definitely the case with me. And changing my diet has been the...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...reactionscomments
My Periods Are Returning for the First Time in Two Years and I’m ScaredOver the past couple of years, there was one thing I was happy to live without: my awful, extremely heavy periods. After my last excision surgery, my specialist suggested waiting...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 sugar can affect pain, fatigue, inflammation, and hormonal...reactionscomments
Self Care and EndometriosisEveryone learns how important self care is, one way or another. When I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I thought things would get even harder to express and address with my...reactionscomments