"Get Well Soon" and Other Well-Intended Phrases That I Wish Allies Would Stop Saying..."I haven't seen you around the office recently! Were you on vacation?" My coworker greeted me during lunch when I returned to...reactions1comment
A Small Window into Living with Chronic Pain...I recently hurt my back. I’ve always had a somewhat weak back and can strain it easily, but years of core strengthening...reactions1comment
Endometriosis Killed My Libido...Endometriosis can wreak havoc on your relationship. Not only because you are in pain a lot, fatigued, and hormonal, but also because...reactions1comment
The COVID-19 Vaccine and Endometriosis: Stories from Endo Warriors...Many endo warriors have questions about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Some want to know if getting the vaccine will impact their endometriosis...reactions13comments
Symptom of Endometriosis: Bowel and Bladder Problems...Issues related to bladder or bowel may be some of the most challenging to manage at times, especially when experiencing a loss...
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...reactions5comments
Hip Pain and Endometriosis...Endometriosis and adenomyosis are not the only things going awry with my body. I also have a lot of orthopedic issues, probably...reactions18comments
Let's Talk About Ovulation Pain...When I was 16, I went to the ER because of a sharp pain in my lower right side. I thought my...reactions6comments
Less Talked about Symptoms of Endometriosis...When we think about endometriosis symptoms, the first thing people think about is painful and heavy periods. It is true that endometriosis...reactions8comments
5 Things I’ve Learned: Endo Edition...I’ve had pelvic and lower abdominal pain since I was 14, along with intense life-altering cramps. Like most, I wasn’t diagnosed for...reactionscomments
Self-Care for Endometriosis (and Other Chronic Conditions)...One condition. Two conditions. Chronic conditions for me and you. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “six out of...reactions3comments
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How to Get a Good Night Sleep With Endometriosis...Endometriosis can be a real pain – literally and figuratively. One of the most frustrating aspects of endo life is its impact...reactions4comments
Making the Invisible Visible Giveaway...This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone that participated! This year, in honor of March's Endometriosis Awareness Month we've partnered...reactionscomments
Flawed Pain Scales: What to Do When Emojis Fail to Describe Your Pain...When I last visited the gynecologist, I waited for my doctor in the exam room. On the door, I saw a poster...reactions3comments
I Had Excision Surgery for Endometriosis a Year Ago. What Has Changed?...I've had three endometriosis surgeries in the past 15 years. I had my first surgery with an excision specialist a little more...reactionscomments
Trying (and Quitting!) The Mini Pill in the Hopes of Treating My Endometriosis...Like many of you, endometriosis isn’t my only chronic condition. I also have psoriatic arthritis and migraine disease. Because some of my...reactions9comments
What Has Your Surgical Journey With Endometriosis Been Like?...Many people living with endometriosis have had to endure multiple surgeries in an attempt to try and correct some of the complications...reactions2comments
Stronger in Endo...In 2008 when I was 12 years old, I started to feel the endo signs, but it was mild and I thought...reactions4comments
Precancerous Cells Due to Untreated HPV High Risk...I was a busy mother of two girls and working as a reporter at my local news station alongside my husband. We...reactions1comment
