Pelvic Floor Therapy: 3 Month UpdateIt's been a little over three months since my first pelvic floor visit. During the process, a lot of people have asked me about my experience. Here are some answers...reactionscomments
Is Our Gut Bacteria Involved in Endometriosis?As a nutritionist who specializes in endometriosis and gut health, when I learned there could be a connection between the microbes in our gut and endometriosis, I was instantly fascinated...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions16comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions24comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions17comments
