High Pain Tolerance: A Blessing and a CurseI’ve recently had the displeasure of having kidney stones. If I had to choose between what pain I prefer: kidney stone pain or an endometriosis flare-up, I’d choose endometriosis pain...reactionscomments
I Wasn't Worried about Kidney Failure, until I Was Forced toThree weeks ago, my whole life changed. It all started with a passing reference to my kidneys.“It could be a sign of kidney failure.” The doctor had his back to...reactionscomments
Support Your Partner By Meal Prepping for EndometriosisIn supporting a loved one with endometriosis, there are only some symptoms you can really help with. Unfortunately, we can’t do much for the pain, we can’t clear away the...reactionscomments
What No One Sees about EndometriosisTrying to navigate your body with endometriosis can already feel like an exhausting fight with your physical and mental health, and adding the pressures of societal expectation for illness and...reactionscomments
Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals and Endometriosis: Part 1Hormone-disrupting chemicals can have a negative impact on health. This two-part article will cover the two chemicals that have been most researched for their negative health impact on those with...reactionscomments
Community Views: Medical Options to Manage Endo SymptomsFor most women, the journey to finding what works to manage endometriosis symptoms starts with their doctor. It is common for the gynecologist who made your endo diagnosis to develop...reactionscomments
Study: Appendectomy to Manage Endometriosis and Chronic Pelvic PainI've had pretty serious lower right-side pain for more than 20 years. It comes and goes throughout my menstrual cycle, peaking at ovulation and before my period. I don't know...reactionscomments
Normalize Working from HomeBefore COVID-19, I was allowed to work from home maybe one day a week. Despite being more productive at home than at work, my boss always made me feel like...reactionscomments
Round 2! Test Your Knowledge: How Much Do You Know about Endometriosis?How'd you do on our first Test Your Knowledge quiz? Are you ready for round 2? Let's find out how much you really know about endometriosis. How'd you do? Also...reactionscomments
Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals and Endometriosis: Part 2Read Part 1 here Hormone disrupting chemicals can have a negative impact on health. This two-part article will cover the two chemicals that have been most researched for their negative...reactionscomments
A Day In My Endometriosis LifeThe other day, a friend wondered what it must be like to live with endometriosis. She was complaining about her own pain, and told me how she'd thought: “I just...reactionscomments
Why Ayurveda Should Be Part of Your Endo HealingWestern medicine can be frustrating—especially when it comes to endometriosis. There are not always clear answers, and when there are, such as in the case of prescribed birth control to...reactionscomments
Super Turmeric LatteMilk infused with turmeric, or 'golden milk', has been used in traditional Ayurveda since ancient times, and has recently become more popular in the west under the guise of the...reactionscomments
My Experience with Orilissa and Hot FlashesAfter much hemming and hawing, I decided to start taking Orilissa for my endometriosis in November 2020. My gynecologist prescribed Orilissa in late spring 2020 after I’d recovered from my laparascopic...reactions3comments
4 Ways to Get More Anti-Inflammatory Antioxidants into Your DietIt’s widely understood that oxidation leading to inflammation is a serious problem for health – especially for those of us with endometriosis. Inflammation is an immune response that’s designed to...reactionscomments
A Conversation on Periods and Shame With Filmmaker Leah ManassehRecently, I've been reading quite a lot on Brene Brown, an expert on shame. And it got me thinking about endometriosis, and more precisely, periods. I observed my own social...reactions2comments
My Experience Of Medical GaslightingIn 2019, I underwent my 5th surgery for endometriosis. I’d had a lot of complications occur prior to it and it’s safe to say, I was desperate for the relief...reactionscomments
Should Endometriosis Be a Mast Cell Disorder?Like a lot of people with endometriosis, I have allergies. But the symptoms to my actual allergies — cats and dust mites — are pretty mild. Sometimes my eyes will...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Cancer: What Does The Research Show?It is not uncommon for people with endometriosis to be concerned about their risk of developing cancer in the future. Cancer and endometriosis can sometimes occur together. According to our...reactionscomments
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