A Mass!Check out Thelma's first article, "My Friend, The Stool" Our neat little plan wasn’t so neat anymore. Dr. C found “something”. The “something” I wanted him to discover was a baby...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does Pumpkin Help to Relieve Cramps?The reasons to enjoy pumpkin this Fall are many. For starters, it’s delicious. The fruit (yup, it’s a fruit!) is also low calorie, high fiber, and loaded with nutrients. And...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why Bone Broth Made Me Feel WorseRecently, it seemed like everyone was raving about bone broth. It seemed to cure just about everything that could possible ale you. Enthusiasts were starting their day with a cup...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Pain My Loved Ones FeelI constantly talk about the pain endometriosis causes me as I live and deal with it. It's horrible, I've said it a million times. I've talked about it, described it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Worst Foods for EndometriosisWe don’t know for sure the exact effects of food on endometriosis, but there are certainly a lot of compelling testimonies from women living with endometriosis who are finding symptom...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Endometrial Ablation- Is It An Option?There are many conditions that are associated with endometriosis: cysts, adenomyosis, or fibroids, just to name a few. One of the procedures used to manage the pain and heavy bleeding...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Not To Say To Someone With EndometriosisThroughout my journey with endometriosis, many non-sufferers have come to me with all sorts of speculations. I would get the feeling that they were trying to cure me. Most know...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Adhesions, Cysts, and PolypsA few weeks back, I underwent some tests to determine the cause of the discomfort I have been experiencing since my surgery, 10 months ago. I have also been living...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Link Between Stress and EndometriosisI didn’t know it at the time, but by mid-2017, I had the perfect opportunity to evaluate the relationship between my stress levels and my endometriosis. I’d just left a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How I Prepare for My Period, Part 1When I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I was never prepared for my period. It always took me by surprise, I had no idea how long my cycle was, and my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Getting Back On Your Feet After LaparoscopyLaparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat various medical conditions, including endometriosis. A surgeon uses a laparoscope, a long thin tube with a camera on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Surviving the Workday with EndometriosisI remember the days - pre-laparoscopy - at work with debilitating pain from endometriosis. The cramps made it difficult to even walk to a coworker's office just down the hall...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Living in The Mountains Adversely Affected My Immune SystemWhile I'm normally a Midwest sea-level gal, my husband and I decided to spend a year living in Colorado. Our apartment sat at 9,000 feet. When you're above 5,000 feet...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dangers of Just Dealing with Endometriosis PainWhen I first started dealing with the pain of endometriosis, I was barely in high school. We continued to try specialist after specialist, because nobody wanted to admit that a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Hysterectomy for Endo? Part 2Read Part 1 here Earlier this year, actress and show producer Lena Dunham caused a stir when she published an article in Vogue, admitting to a hysterectomy she had in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dealing with The Complications of EndometriosisWhen battling endometriosis, it’s common to develop additional complications. These complications can be related to the reproductive system, or can extend further throughout the body. In order to get a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 Effective Ways To Deal with Endometriosis Flare-UpsFlare-ups are fairly common for endometriosis patients and are one of the worst sides of this disease. It’s when this illness stops being invisible. Like fireworks, but bad, extremely bad...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Best Ways I Support Someone With EndometriosisAs the partner of someone with endometriosis, I am in a position to help them improve their condition, and take control of their symptoms. There’s not much I can do...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Friend, The StoolLiving in west Texas and newlywed is one of my fondest memories. After graduating from college, I married a tall, strapping man and began my educational career as a middle...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Diagnosis Journey: Part 1At age 11, my period began. It was devastating to me because none of my friends were experiencing it yet. I felt alone and embarrassed. Granny panties and pads big...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments