Back Pain Keeps Me Awake, And I Am Not Alone In ThisIf there is a battle I wage daily, that’s the one involving slumber and my levels of physical pain. In fact, rarely ever does sleeping come easy to me. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis and Bladder IncontinenceIn 2012, I had something really embarrassing happen. I had recently been hospitalized with my first big endometriosis flare up. The flare had been steadily increasing over the previous few...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Endo Belly, Eating With Your Partner, and SIBOEndo belly is a classic symptom of endometriosis, and probably the most visible symptom from an otherwise invisible illness. If you are unaware of what the ‘endo belly’ is, it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Took Antidepressants for PMDD. Here's What Happened.I've had premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, since I was a teenager. Like everything else about my endometriosis and my period, it's gotten worse in my 30s. Once my symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Endometriosis and Strenuous ExerciseExercise is part of the solution for nearly every medical diagnosis - so why was strenuous exercise making my endometriosis worse? I joined a CrossFit gym a few years back...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Warm Kale And Feta SaladKale is one of those foods that everyone raves about. It is full of goodness, packed with antioxidants, and plenty of vitamin C, plus it's a great source of calcium...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are Doctors Looking At Endometriosis the Wrong Way?Almost daily, I log into my local endometriosis support group and find someone frustrated at their GP. Helpless, they will reach out enquiring about a particular endometriosis symptom. Fellow members...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Know if an Endo Surgery Is Right for You (Again)If you are lucky enough to get so far as to receive an endometriosis diagnosis (and studies report that, on average, it takes a woman 12 years to receive a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Five Powerful Supplements for Managing EndometriosisSupplements – can they really help with endometriosis? In my experience, yes they can. I got very far with personally reducing my pain levels through nutrition, all the way down...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What It Means To Be Chronically IllWhen I first heard the term "chronic illness" in connection with endometriosis, I thought, "Surely that can’t be right? I’m not chronically ill, because I don’t suffer from endometriosis all...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Link Between Endometriosis and Autoimmune DiseaseEndometriosis is a chronic condition that affects approximately 10% of women at a reproductive age.The cause of endometriosis is unknown, but abnormalities of the immune system have been found, which...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis and InsomniaIndividuals suffering with endometriosis can face many difficulties when it comes to acquiring sleep. Some of these issues are the pain we experience include hot flashes or night sweats and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Cope with a MiscarriageOne of the symptoms of endometriosis can be infertility, or struggling to conceive. Sadly, not all pregnancies are successful, so how do you deal with a miscarriage when your long-awaited...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Butter Bean HummusBeans and pulses can be a challenge when you live with endometriosis and following a plant-based diet. They are full of proteins of goodness, but some of us can really...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
IBS: The Surprising and Frustrating Symptom of EndometriosisIn our Facebook group, we had a discussion about the most frustrating endometriosis symptom. There were the usual suspects - flare-ups, fatigue, back pain, leg pain - but the one...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting Diagnosed With Endometriosis Is Emotionally ComplicatedIn the UK, my home country, it still takes a whopping 7.5 years to get diagnosed with endometriosis. It is a lengthy process that demands a lot of resilience from...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Others May Not “See” It. But I Feel It.During Invisible Illness Awareness Week, we want to recognize and shed light on all those affected by an illness that may go unnoticed despite the major impact your illness has...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Survey: Do Endo Patients Regret Excision Surgery?I finally scheduled a visit with an excision specialist. I'll have to make a 5-1/2 hour drive to get there, so he's already booked me for 3 days. The dates...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 migraine attacks are accompanied by an aura, neither...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Hormonal Treatments for EndometriosisWomen who are diagnosed with endometriosis are often prescribed hormonal treatments to help manage their condition. But what do these drugs really do and are they effective? It’s important for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
