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It can feel like you need two different wardrobes – one for your bloated days and one for your “normal” days. As if the way we feel when we’re getting...

An emerging theme that has come up for me while blogging on this and other sites on health issues: How common it is to be struggling with multiple medical conditions...

I’ve been practicing mindfulness meditation regularly for about one year. I practice when I first wake up every morning for 20 minutes and I’ve noticed positive effects both mentally and...

Endometriosis is a fan of the element of surprise. It likes to pop up in the form of disruptive flare-ups, runs to the emergency room, or periods that last for...

Getting a good night’s sleep when you’re dealing with endometriosis isn’t easy. I’ve had many nights where I’ve been awake in pain and wondering if I’ll ever get back to...

Determining if the experiences you’re having during your period are normal can be a challenging task. This is especially true for younger women, including teenagers, who haven’t had as many...

When you’re one of the few living without a single medical diagnosis, completing new patient intake forms is likely a breeze. However, if you’re like me and living with multiple...

It may seem like an oxymoron, but a diet can, in fact, be mood-boosting... And the good news is that it’s a tasty “diet” too. I’m not suggesting that we...

Working became very difficult when my endometriosis got severe. My symptoms had increased tremendously and my heavy bleeding left me crippled. I was needing more bathroom breaks and sitting down...

I’ve spent many hours curled up in a ball on my couch because of endometriosis pain. I’ve lost countless hours with my family and friends because of the incessant pain...

In my last piece on challenges in the workplace with endometriosis, I explained how my issues began when I struggled to keep up with my healthy and energetic team, in...

You might remember a little while ago, I wrote about my positive experiences in the workplace, and how I ensured they stayed that way. Today, I want to dive in...

After I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2016, I really started to question truly how well I was managing my health. I thought I was doing everything right. I...

Continuing my search for natural pain remedies, ginger may be my shining star. As a whole, it reduces inflammation, alleviates nausea and other stomach troubles, it can support the body...

Adenomyosis has been called the "sister disease" of endometriosis, affecting more than 75% of endo patients. But what is adenomyosis, and what's the difference between these two conditions? Adenomyosis is...

I wasn’t feeling well. Not like I was sick, but just overall didn’t feel well. I was constantly tired, had a hard time concentrating, and I definitely knew that my...

I know, you see this title and think you are about to read some murder mystery story. And sorry to be so blunt, bu, that is exactly what it looks...

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, they tend to get referred to specialists quite promptly. The same happens to people with knee injuries or those with cardiac issues. But for...

Between fluctuating hormones and stress, acne can sometimes be a daily issue. I know I’ve struggled with it since I was a teenager and first got my period. Because of...

Many people with endometriosis experience "endo belly," or severe bloating related to their endometriosis. Endo belly symptoms can vary from person to person but are often linked to endometriosis flares...