What I Do When Endometriosis Turns to AngerWe all know mood swings are normal. Some days are just rough, leaving us angry or mad. But for me, I have found my mood swings to be severe ever...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How I Deal With Adhesion-Related PainEndometriosis patients live with a wide range of life-disrupting symptoms, most of them painful. And a lot of our pain originates from endometriosis adhesions. Adhesions are basically bands of scar tissue...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tomato RisottoTomato risotto has become a staple in our household. Not only is it quick, it's also an easy way to get 1 of your 5 daily veg requirements in, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is My Skin Pain Linked to Endometriosis?My skin gets really sensitive sometimes. A light touch can feel like a burn. Even brushing my hair will hurt. Normally, these activities create a sensation, not pain. This kind...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Link Between IBS, SIBO and EndometriosisGastrointestinal symptoms are as common in women with endometriosis. Many of the symptoms present exactly the same as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which probably explains why many women with endometriosis...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Challenges Of Endometriosis: From Pain during Sex to Effects on Quality of LifeEndometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. Endometriosis is both mental and physical, and many feel overwhelmed by it. Many women with endometriosis also experience depression and anxiety...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breakfast Frozen Banana SmoothieBreakfasts, when you live with endometriosis, can be tricky. A lot of us suffer from frequent nausea, so having an appetite early in the morning can be a challenge. In...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Understanding The Levels Of Severity Of Endometriosis And The Language Around ItReceiving an endometriosis diagnosis is a complicated process. On average, it takes 7.5 years. Once diagnosed, as patients, we must research everything, from symptom-management to every available form of treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating an Elimination Diet as a CoupleJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Jessica is currently following an elimination diet...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Answered: My Most Frequently Asked Endometriosis Treatment QuestionsI don't know a lot of people with endometriosis. But every now and then, a friend will connect me with someone who has recently been diagnosed. I'm 38, and they...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Experiences with HysterectomyEndometriosis is tough to live with. Not only is the physical pain often intolerable, but the answers to dealing with it are not often as straight-forward as anyone would like...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Does A Couple Balance Having Fun At The Weekends With Keeping On Top Of Endometriosis Symptoms?Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Below they answer questions on how they...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Motivation is LowI am forever grateful for everyone who came before me to discover the therapeutic benefits of using food as medicine. Removing gluten and dairy has helped me to eliminate the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How a Vegan Diet Affects My EndometriosisThree months ago, I watched a 2014 documentary called Unsupersize Me. In it, Juan-Carlos Asse, owner of Zen Fitness in Gainesville, Florida, teaches a woman named Tracy Ryan how to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Silent or Asymptomatic EndometriosisEndometriosis commonly causes pain and infertility, however 20 to 25% of women have no symptoms at all. Additionally, if endometriosis is diagnosed via laparoscopy, the symptoms do not always correlate...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Mental Toll of EndometriosisLiving with a chronic illness is difficult. It impacts so many aspects of your life. I’ve struggled with work because I had to take too many sick days due to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Being An Endometriosis Health Coach Has Taught Me So FarIt feels like it’s been years, but soon I’ll be approaching my sixth month mark of starting my endometriosis health coaching practice. After two years studying women’s health coaching and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Progress Isn’t Always a Straight Line: Struggles with Managing Endometriosis SymptomsJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they battle endometriosis as a team. But that battle isn’t always straightforward, and sometimes symptoms can flare-up and life is put...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Knowledge Is Only Potential PowerWe have all heard the line that “knowledge is power”. As someone who is passionate about learning, I’ve always loved this line. So, I was surprised when I recently heard...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Handling the Not-So-Pretty MomentsThere are times when I feel like I have it all together... and then there’s the majority of my life. I often have the vision in my head of what...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments