Pill-Shaming The Chronically IllI've had my fair share of pill experiences since I've been sick. Although before I was sick, I avoided almost all medications other than Ibuprofen. But sadly, sometimes, you actually...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Lost So Much Blood, I Had to Get a Blood TransfusionI waited for this past summer for decades – I’m engaged and planning my wedding. It should have be a summer filled with dress shopping, flower selections, and taste-testing. But...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heavy Bleeding: Does Tranexamic Acid Help?One of the few good things about my periods are they tend to be short. Usually they are over and done with in only a couple of days. The bad...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
How Endo Has Affected Our Goals - Part 1Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Here, Jessica shares her perspective on how...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Endo Has Affected Our Goals - Part 2Read Part 1 here.Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Here, Chris shares his...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can a TENS Unit Help Endo Pain?It was about a decade ago that I first became acquainted with TENS units and began using them for different pain issues, such as when I had tendonitis in my...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Preparing for Bad Weather with a Chronic Illness"You are in a mandatory evacuation." Something I was NOT prepared to hear a few weeks ago. As hurricane Dorian began to make its way up the coast, I began...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Go-To Vegan, Gluten-Free DessertI'm vegan and follow a low-FODMAP diet, so there's a lot I can't eat. Well, there's a lot I choose to not eat in order to control my endometriosis-related gastrointestinal...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does The Mirena IUD Help Endometriosis?I've tried about seven different kinds of birth control pills. None were effective for treating any part of my endometriosis. I went on the NuvaRing right after my second laparoscopy...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Being Dismissed By DoctorsAlthough most of us in the sick community might not have medical degrees, I still believe we know a lot about what’s going on in our bodies. But what happens...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Dicyclomine: A Helpful Medication for CrampsIn addition to having endometriosis and adenomyosis, I also have irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as IBS. Many people with endo have IBS as well, as I've written about for...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
My Delicious Dairy-Free SundaeI bid farewell to dairy when I heard its negative effects on the body. It started off as an experiment, but when I realized how much better I felt, I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Can You Pursue Your Dreams When You Have Endometriosis? Part 1My two big passions in life? Endometriosis and personal growth. All my life, I have been a go-getter, having big dreams and ambitions. But, of course, endometriosis can have other...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why A Displaced Uterus Might Be Causing Me PainI approach finding a new OB-GYN with both hope and dread. I yearn for answers about my endometriosis pain, but I fear they won't tell me anything new. To my...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Eating for Endo as a Couple - Part 2Read Part 1 here.Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Here they answer questions...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eating for Endo as a Couple - Part 1Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Here they answer questions about eating to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Practical Tips for Hysterectomy RecoveryWhen I had my hysterectomy, I didn’t really have a support group or friends who had been through the same (or a similar) surgery. So for me, recovering from my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hip Pain and EndometriosisEndometriosis and adenomyosis are not the only things going awry with my body. I also have a lot of orthopedic issues, probably due to the fact that I have a...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Top 3 Takeaways from “Stink” DocumentaryI was starting to hear some buzz around the Netflix documentary "Stink”, so I decided to tune in. Over the years of managing migraines, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, and multiple sclerosis...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Study Finds Dairy Intake In Teen Years Lowers Chances of Endometriosis DiagnosisIf you're a teen with endo, you may want to snack on some yogurt. That's because adolescents who eat more dairy were less likely to get a laparoscopically-confirmed endometriosis diagnosis, according...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments