Diagnosed endo. Visible lump, not shown on ultrasound ...Hello, I'm wondering if maybe you could help me. I have endometriosis, had my second surgery in July for removal of large endometrioma and ablation to endo. It's 5 almost...reactions6repliesSymptomsSurgeryRecurrence
You Never Know What’s Happening When You’re Only Seeing the Highlight Reel...First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage. Babies, babies, babies. The American dream to some, it seems. As the world has planned, once...reactions1comment
Do you deal with unwanted facial hair growth?...For years, I have been dealing with facial hair growth. I recently received a diagnosis of PCOS on top of my endometriosis. My endocrinologist actually suggested laser hair removal. I...reactionsrepliesCoping
How to tell when you are pregnant....One thing that I’ve been struggling with is being able to tell if I could pregnant or if it’s just regular endometriosis symptoms. I try to not get my hopes...reactions5repliesInfertility & PregnancySymptoms
Loneliness and anxiety ...Hello everyone! I‘m new to this community and I thought after I‘ve had lots of pain and confusion I would just try to reach out over here. I‘m not fully...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceCopingDepression
Supportive Work Shoes?...Hi! Most of my endo pain manifests in my feet and legs - throbbing like I’ve been walking miles even when I haven’t, shooting pains, etc. etc. I work in...reactions5repliesCopingSymptomsTips & Advice
Endometriosis and Setting Boundaries Around the Holidays...That time of year is upon us. The time when we should be jolly, happy, and enjoying all the holiday cheer. But when you are living with a chronic illness...reactions1comment
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team to manage your condition. However, there are other...
How to Stay Well Hydrated...I’ve struggled for years with being able to stay hydrated. Now that I’m back in Colorado with the higher elevation and dryer climate, it’s even more important to keep up...reactionscomments
Unhelpful Behaviors to Avoid When Supporting Your Loved One...Supporting a loved one through a chronic condition such as endometriosis can be a wonderful help to that person. Having someone to share in their journey, to share thoughts and...reactions1comment
How Endo Helped Me Appreciate Hanukkah...A couple of years ago, I decided to convert to Judaism. As I learned more about the faith, I remained confused by Hanukkah. I understood that the holiday symbolizes endurance...reactions1comment
ketamine infusion for pain...dear endo warriors did any of you undergo this procedure ? was it successfull ? do you suffer from side effects? Is the beneficial effect temporary or long lasting? many...reactions1replyCopingFlaresSymptoms
Excision Surgery May Be the Gold Standard, But......We all have learned and heard about excision surgery being the gold standard. Or the best way to treat endometriosis. If you are brand new here, maybe you are just...reactions8comments
Getting Through the Holidays...What coping skills do you use to get through these next few weeks? There are so many holidays, often so many obligations, and so many events or people to see...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Managing Travel When Bleeding Non-stop...Recently I have been experiencing a bleeding episode on its fourteenth day. While this is nothing new, I am exhausted and will cry as soon as anyone mentions the word...reactions3comments
recommendation for a heated belt for cramps and back...hi all, I am looking for a heated belt (wireless not vibrating) for my daughter . She has a petite frame so well fitted ! Many thanks in advance if...reactions5repliesCoping
An Ode to My Body's Resilience ...When I was eleven years old, I sat on my bed, hugging my stomach and hoping my period cramps would disappear. I was (and still am) a voracious reader. I...reactions1comment
Thigh pain ...Does anyone else get bad thigh pain? Sometimes I even wake up with it in the mornings. Does this happen to anyone else?? It’s right at the top of my...reactions4replies
Grounding Meditation for Stress Relief and Centering...One thing that has consistently helped me manage my stress, and sometimes my chronic pain, is meditation and energy work. I’ve been trained as an energy worker, and this is...reactionscomments
Covid Vaccine While Having Period...I'm scheduled to get my Covid booster at the same time I'll be having my period. I'm worried about the possibility of clotting. I've been having heavy periods and bad...reactions2replies
