Fibromyalgia: What's Its Connection to Endo?An emerging theme that has come up for me while blogging on this and other sites on health issues: How common it...reactions2comments
How Practicing Mindfulness Helps Me Manage EndometriosisI’ve been practicing mindfulness meditation regularly for about one year. I practice when I first wake up every morning for 20 minutes...reactionscomments
Living for The Good Days, with EndometriosisEndometriosis is a fan of the element of surprise. It likes to pop up in the form of disruptive flare-ups, runs to...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and SleepGetting 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...reactionscomments
What is a Normal Period?Determining if the experiences you’re having during your period are normal can be a challenging task. This is especially true for younger...reactions3comments
Multiple Diagnoses: Get a Medical History Cheat SheetWhen you’re one of the few living without a single medical diagnosis, completing new patient intake forms is likely a breeze. However...reactionscomments
Mood-Boosting DietIt may seem like an oxymoron, but a diet can, in fact, be mood-boosting... And the good news is that it’s a...reactionscomments
When Endometriosis Keeps You From WorkingWorking became very difficult when my endometriosis got severe. My symptoms had increased tremendously and my heavy bleeding left me crippled. I...reactionscomments
4 Ways to Fight Endometriosis PainI’ve spent many hours curled up in a ball on my couch because of endometriosis pain. I’ve lost countless hours with my...reactionscomments
What I Learned From My Challenges in the Workplace: Part 2In my last piece on challenges in the workplace with endometriosis, I explained how my issues began when I struggled to keep...reactionscomments
What I Learned From My Challenges in the Workplace: Part 1You might remember a little while ago, I wrote about my positive experiences in the workplace, and how I ensured they stayed...reactionscomments
Multiple Diagnoses: Managing Stress is CriticalAfter I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2016, I really started to question truly how well I was managing my health...reactionscomments
Natural Pain Killers: GingerContinuing my search for natural pain remedies, ginger may be my shining star. As a whole, it reduces inflammation, alleviates nausea and...reactions2comments
Adenomyosis or Endometriosis: What's The Difference?Adenomyosis has been called the "sister disease" of endometriosis, affecting more than 75% of endo patients. But what is adenomyosis, and what's...reactionscomments
I Went to a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Here’s What HappenedI wasn’t feeling well. Not like I was sick, but just overall didn’t feel well. I was constantly tired, had a hard...reactionscomments
Cervix Mystery SolvedI know, you see this title and think you are about to read some murder mystery story. And sorry to be so...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Means Fighting for Effective TreatmentWhen someone is diagnosed with cancer, they tend to get referred to specialists quite promptly. The same happens to people with knee...reactionscomments
Managing Hormonal AcneBetween fluctuating hormones and stress, acne can sometimes be a daily issue. I know I’ve struggled with it since I was a...reactionscomments
Endo Belly: Symptoms and ManagementMany people with endometriosis experience "endo belly," or severe bloating related to their endometriosis. Endo belly symptoms can vary from person to...reactionscomments
Why Don't We Talk about Painful Sex?When talking about symptoms of endometriosis, we mainly talk about heavy, painful periods, cramping, and pelvic pain. But we rarely talk about...reactionscomments