Working with Endo...Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum having just discovered it but was hoping to hear about other people's experiences and journeys, since I don't know anyone else in person...reactions3repliesInsurance & DisabilityTips & AdviceWork & Employment
Working Towards a Healthier Evening Routine...I have never been a big TV watcher. I would watch a show here and there, but I wasn’t one to sit down on the couch for hours at a...reactions3comments
Endometriosis and Trigger Point Injections...Hello! I was diagnosed with endometriosis 11 months ago via laparoscopic procedure. The last two months I have started to experience more pelvic pain. I am currently taking gabapentin and...reactions4repliesTreatmentLaparoscopySurgery
Endometriosis 101: A Reading List...When I first suspected that I might have endometriosis, I felt adrift. After all, endometriosis remains a misunderstood condition. Many people feel the pressure to remain silent about menstrual pains...reactions1comment
Struggling With the Loneliness That Endometriosis Brings...There are different kinds of loneliness. There’s the one that can afflict us during specific festivities of the year if we don't have a "typical" family dynamic or if we...reactions5comments
5 Things That Make Endometriosis So Unique...I remember feeling so incredibly relieved when I received my diagnosis of endometriosis. Naively, I thought: "it's over". I knew going into it that excision surgery was not a cure...reactions1comment
Holistic Living with Endo...Have you found a specific diet that has helped you curb your endo symptoms? Have you tried any holistic medications, supplements, or treatments for lowering inflammation, relieving pain, or other...reactions15repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Anyone else try Bladderwrack..?...I’m 42 and have had endo for 8 years. The pain in the past two years has skyrocketed to extreme bloating and excruciating levels, difficulty urinating and going to the...reactions5repliesTreatmentEndo BellyDiet & Nutrition
Endo and Adoption? ...Hello i need some advice. I am feeling at rock bottom and dont know what todo. I always expected to naturally have a child but that didnt work so turned...reactions4repliesInfertility & PregnancyTips & AdviceCoping
TBH - I have no clue...Hello all - I will start with the fact that I have not been diagnosed with endo. I am on forums and all sorts of platforms to read and just...reactions3repliesAwarenessPelvic PainTips & Advice
Accompany Your Loved One on Their Treatment Journey...There isn’t currently a be-all and end-all cure for endometriosis, but there are numerous treatment options someone with the condition can choose to help their pain, fertility, or other symptoms...reactionscomments
Marc laufer...Has anyone had experience with marc laufer at boston children’s hospital? that’s who i’ll be going to if i decide to get an appointment/diagnostic surgery....reactionsrepliesDiagnosis
What No Longer Having a Period Has Been Like...As I approach this upcoming anniversary, it got me thinking about when I had my period. I started reading over some of my posts on here that I wrote in...reactionscomments
Wait time laprascopy...Does anyone know how long the wait time for a diagnostic laprascopy would be? I have severe symptoms (not much pain but severe urinary frequency possibly from bladder endometriosis). I...reactions3repliesDiagnosisLaparoscopy
Guest Post: Research Opportunity From Stellenbosch University...We are excited to share a guest post from researcher Cheryl Eder, Ph.D. candidate at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. My name is Cheryl Eder, and I am currently a...reactionscomments
bladder endometriosis ...i’m a 16 year old girl. I’ve had severe urinary frequency for just over a year. i feel like i need to pee always. I can hold it and manage...reactions5repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Endometriosis and the COVID Vaccination...Those who received a COVID-19 vaccine, did you notice your cycle changed at all after receiving it? If so, how did it change? Based on how the COVID vaccine affected...reactions4repliesSymptoms
Fat Patients With Endometriosis Face a Double Whammy of Medical Stigma...Most endometriosis patients face a vicious cycle of doctors discrediting their pain. For a fat person, a doctor’s visit may be discouraging at best and dehumanizing at worst. Endometriosis is...reactions6comments
Endo and IUD's...I had lapro surgery back in 2016 for Endo. I have had an IUD for 3 years and in those 3 years I was period free. Since March of this...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsTreatment
Lessons from the 2021 Endometriosis In America Survey: Quality of Life and Coping...Endometriosis is a painful condition that can bring many obstacles in life, along with strong emotions and fears. Endometriosis can impact both daily and long-term quality of life. Endometriosis affects...reactionscomments
