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...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
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
Money Matters: How Income Impacts The Endometriosis ExperienceEvery year, we conduct our Endometriosis In America survey to learn more about how endometriosis is treated and managed by endo warriors...reactionscomments
Tailbone Pain And EndometriosisEver since my first period, I suffered from excruciating periods, which I managed with strong dosages of ibuprofen for years. However, in...reactions38comments
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
The Invisibility of PainPain can be classified as an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot be...reactionscomments
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...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
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
When Endometriosis Causes Infertility or Pregnancy ComplicationsFor women who want children, there is nothing more emotionally devastating than issues getting and staying pregnant. When it comes to trying...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
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
Botox: A New Treatment for Endometriosis Pain?When botulinum toxin A (Botox) is mentioned, it is often thought about in terms of cosmetic surgery – but there are many...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
More Teenage Girls Have Endometriosis Than You May ThinkEndometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the tissue lining the uterus (the endometrium) grows outside of the uterus. Doctors...reactionscomments
Taste of MotherhoodAs somebody who has had stage 4 endometriosis since I was 14, I have been aware of potential fertility issues for an...reactionscomments
Navigating Insurance… Without Losing Your MindLiving with three autoimmune diseases and a long history of debilitating migraines, my medical insurance is on speed dial. Did the medication...reactionscomments
