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...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and InsomniaIndividuals suffering with endometriosis can face many difficulties when it comes to acquiring sleep. Some of these issues are the pain we...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...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
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...reactionscomments
The Complications with Testing for SIBOTesting for small intestine bacterial overgrowth isn’t necessarily straightforward. Before you consider ordering an at home test, it’s helpful to understand the...reactionscomments
How I Deal With PainsomniaI learned about "painsomnia" from Dawn Gibson, a fellow health advocate who writes for AnkylosingSpondylitis.net. Like the name suggests, it's pain that keeps...reactionscomments
Navigating Toxic Relationships When Living With EndometriosisAs a human being, I am supposed to be a social animal. However, when I am suffering from a painful endometriosis flare-up...reactionscomments
Who Do You Share Your Fertility Journey With?Trying to get pregnant, especially with a history of endometriosis, is an uncertain road. There are a lot of unknowns and what...reactionscomments
What My Endo Surgery Was LikeWhen my gynecologist told me that I needed surgery to alleviate my endometriosis symptoms, the only thing that calmed me was how...reactionscomments
Could a Hernia Be Causing Your Pelvic Pain?For as long as I can remember, I have had some sort of pelvic pain. The type of pain that would just...reactionscomments
Workplace Accommodations for EndometriosisWhen we think of workplace accommodations, we often think that this means special chairs, or adaptable keyboards, or ergonomic mice. In the...reactionscomments
Healthy Cheesecake... For Breakfast?This recipe is another of my favorites from Jess' cook book. It's named 'Birthday Breakfast Cheesecake' in the book as it's something...reactionscomments
Could I Have Endometriosis On My Appendix?Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the endometrial lining grows outside of the uterus. It often grows on nearby...reactions3comments
7 Tips for Post-Surgery RecoveryI've had 5 laparoscopic surgeries to date, and, over the years, I’ve picked up a few tips for the recovery period that...reactionscomments
