Upcoming hysterectomy & terrified...Hi everyone, I have been in horrific pain on & off since October 2022. I have bilateral cysts on ovaries, fluid in my fallopian tubes, fibroids on my uterus, right...reactions4repliesHysterectomyLaparoscopyPelvic Pain
CBD gummies for pain relief...Hello all, I am 51 years old and have had chronic pain from endo my whole life just about. I was on the nuvaring which made all symptoms disappear the...reactions2repliesPelvic Pain
Advice please ...I have been suffering with a pain in my right side between my hip and ribs that starts as a nipping sensation that’s gets worse and worse till it become...reactionsreplies
Shoulder pain during period...Does anyone else get shoulder pain during period. I've been having problems with my right shoulder for a while, even when not on the period. This time I am feeling...reactions3repliesSymptoms
what does endometrial-like tissue even mean?...Hi all, just wondering if anyone has found any cool links or articles on the characteristics of the tissue that grows outside of its normal range during endometriosis. is it...reactionsrepliesAwareness
has anyone else had a “missing” ovary on ultrasound? ...i’m newly diagnosed with endometriosis through exclusion and symptoms. i’ve been having frequent bouts of sharp ripping, tight and burning pain on my right side. i got an ultrasound back...reactions1replyPelvic PainSymptoms
Help in finding a good doctor ...I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good doctor for endometriosis in the Vancouver Washington State area? I have been to a couple gynecologists and they have looked me...reactions1replyHealthcare Team
Helping My Partner Manage Her Spoons...One of the most common symptoms experienced by people with endometriosis is fatigue, which can be debilitating and affect their quality of life. Fatigue is a feeling of extreme tiredness...reactions1comment
Daily pain teach you a lot...My partner and I have been enduring this hardship for the past year since she has diagnosed with the severe endometriosis I would like to share that not solely me...reactions1reply
What to Do When You Feel Like Giving Up...You've tried everything you can think of, but no relief seems to be in sight. Diet change, surgeries, medicines, supplements. You have tried it all, and they just aren't working...reactions1comment
Looking for advice ...Hi All I'm new on here and not sure if right place as I'm getting told from IBS to arthritis!! Over the years I have suffered from ectopic pregnancy, IVF...reactions5repliesDiagnosis
Preparing for Exploratory Surgery...Let me guess: you’ve spent years with abdominal pain that has no reason, or you’ve been told you just need to poop more and to take a laxative. Your periods...reactions2comments
Period with endo...How much is normal bleed and clot size/quantity with a period with endo ? Has anyone period flow changed after endo surgery or barley any ?. Any advice ?...reactions5repliesCopingSymptomsTips & Advice
Sharing Words of Comfort...“I hope you feel better soon.” That is the phrase we say to one another when we’re not feeling well. It is usually said to acknowledge the struggles at that...reactionscomments
To Douche or Not to Douche?...Douching involves inserting water, soaps, body washes, or other cleansing products into the vagina. Advertisements for douche products show women bathing under crisp waterfalls or plucking bouquets of wildflowers. In...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Can Make You Socially Awkward (And That's Okay)...This last weekend was, quite unexpectedly, a busy one. Perhaps encouraged by warmer weather and brighter skies, friends and acquaintances were everywhere here in Brighton, U.K. I bumped into them...reactions1comment
Looking for good surgery stories / outcomes...I'm one week from my excision surgery and I'm pretty nervous. I've heard a lot of stories about complications and issues, but is there anyone out there with good ones?...reactions13repliesLaparoscopyTips & AdviceTreatment
Under rib endometriosis pain? ...Does anyone get pain directly under the ribs, kind of like flank pain, is the way I would describe it. During a flare up or just in general...reactions5repliesFlaresPelvic Pain
The Barriers to Care for Trans and Nonbinary Folks...Author note: Quest uses they/them and he/him pronouns interchangeably. I will use both pronouns for them throughout this article. Picture this: you’ve waited 18 years for an endometriosis diagnosis. You’ve...reactionscomments
Mindful Eating and Appetite Loss: Recovering the Joy of Eating...If I had to describe my current state, I’d say I am, mostly and quite definitely, hungry. Yet, despite my hunger pans, I do not wish to eat much. At...reactionscomments
