Feeling lost....Hey...sorry in advance for an info dump but I'm in a pretty dark place right now and don't know where to go from here... I'm 28, had my first surgery...reactions1replyDepression
Pain post-op...Hi everyone, I’m hoping to learn more from others about their experiences with pain after keyhole removal of endometriosis. A couple of years ago, I had appendicitis which went undiagnosed...reactions2repliesPelvic PainSurgeryEndo Belly
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Validating Your Loved One's Experience of Endometriosis...March is endometriosis awareness month, and in past years I have written about raising awareness of the condition in groups that may not be exposed to it, such as men...reactionscomments
Doctor or endocrinologist recommendation? ...Hello, Endo community! Has anyone worked with a good doctor or endocrinologist? I am looking to switch, and would love to work with someone with experience in endo and PCOS...reactions4repliesHealthcare TeamDiagnosisTips & Advice
Human Barometer With Endometriosis...I remember being a child and thinking the older people were full of it when they spoke about the effects of future weather on their bodies. They always said they...reactions1comment
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Coming off birth control?...My name is Fabi, I am 29 an suffered from endo my whole life, but properly got diagnosed 3 years ago. My doctor at that time put me straight away...reactions2repliesSymptomsMental HealthLaparoscopy
Using a TENS Unit...For some, a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device might be a drug-free alternative to alleviate endometriosis discomfort. Laken describes the methods in which she used her TENS device and...reactions1comment
Fiber for Endometriosis...Estrogen is a hormone in our body that supports many vital functions. That said, having too much isn’t always a good thing. Excess estrogen can aggravate endometriosis symptoms such as...reactionscomments
Confused about what to do next...Hi there, I'm new here. It started for me when I was 18 with a bad "knitting needle" pain in my right ovary area. I also started having very painful...reactions8replies
Unsolicited Advice...“Do a smoothie cleanse, it will get rid of the “toxic estrogen” in your body” "If you just lose weight and eat right, you'll be fine." "Everyone has pain with...reactions1replyAwarenessTips & Advice
The Risky Business of Opening Up About Endometriosis...Endometriosis is tragically under-researched. Awareness is so scarce that people either can't pronounce it correctly or think it just means terrible periods. Educating others is a role that falls on...reactionscomments
Endo and Other Health Conditions...Do you live with any other health conditions outside of endometriosis? We asked our Facebook community, and here are just some of the many conditions mentioned: Migraines, asthma, permanent inflammation...reactions29repliesComorbiditiesAwarenessSymptoms
How Online Yoga and Pilates Classes Helped Me...In 2020 and 2021, when I was experiencing the worst of my endometriosis pain, I needed an alternative form of movement. My symptoms included a lightly but constantly swollen ankle...reactions2comments
Podcasts to Help Support Your Partner With Endometriosis...I edit podcasts when I’m not writing about supporting my partner with her endometriosis. It’s my day job, and I run a small business that offers audio editing services to...reactionscomments
Do you have eczema flares before your period? ...Many people with endometriosis have allergies, eczema, and unexplained itching. These symptoms can flare around ovulation or before a period. Do you get eczema flares or worse itching at certain...reactions1replyComorbiditiesCopingSymptoms
Prebiotics and Probiotics for Constipation...It is common for those with endometriosis also to have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and experience symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, excessive gas, and constipation. Constipation is defined as...reactionscomments
Struggling to get a diagnosis ...Does anyone have any advice? I won’t go into all the details but in summary I have been suffering with endo symptoms most my life and particularly the past 3...reactions4repliesDiagnosisMental HealthTips & Advice
