Study: Guidance On Helpful Diet Changes For Endometriosis...A doctor once told me that people with endometriosis often have more gastrointestinal problems than gynecologic ones. That’s definitely the case with me. And changing my diet has been the...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"...reactionscomments
My Periods Are Returning for the First Time in Two Years and I’m Scared...Over the past couple of years, there was one thing I was happy to live without: my awful, extremely heavy periods. After my last excision surgery, my specialist suggested waiting...reactionscomments
How To Balance Your Blood Sugar Levels to Reduce Endo Symptoms...Do you have frequent energy crashes and struggle with fatigue? If so, you may be struggling to balance your blood sugar. Blood sugar can affect pain, fatigue, inflammation, and hormonal...reactionscomments
Self Care and Endometriosis...Everyone learns how important self care is, one way or another. When I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I thought things would get even harder to express and address with my...reactionscomments
Period after laproscopy...New to the forum ;-) howdy! Feeling a little desperate for answers as I lay in bed at 5am....this is the 3rd time the pain had woken me up since...reactions1replyLaparoscopy
The Aftermath of Endometriosis...Hello All, Just looking for a safe space to discuss my endo journey. I have stage 4 endometriosis that I've struggled with for many years. It stripped me of my...reactions3repliesCopingDepression
Endo-what-o?...Back in 2007 when I saw my GYN for the very first time, after she listened to all my symptoms, she said "I am pretty positive you have Endometriosis. I...reactions3comments
Endo-Friendly Nut Butter Protein Bars...Protein bars are a useful thing. They are a quick snack for when you're on the go or aren't feeling up to making anything more substantial, but they also have...reactionscomments
endometriosis over 50...Hi, I am new to this forum. My Dr and I believe I am displaying signs of endo at age 52. Looking back, I guess I may have had obscure...reactions5replies
The Six Conditions I Commonly See in Endo Patients...Chances are, it’s not just endo. As an endometriosis health coach, all of my clients have endo – but I don’t believe I’ve had a single case where the client...reactions3comments
Do's and Don'ts When Seeing a New Doctor...As endometriosis patients, seeing a new health professional is something that we will end up doing several times during our treatment. And just like meeting a new boss, or making...reactionscomments
Could this be endo?...6 weeks ago I started getting a dull pain where both my ovaries are, got a transvaginal & abdominal ultrasound done and it showed nothing, when I had the transvaginal...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
When Your Friend Is Pregnant… Again!...My friends often call me first with good news. Engagements. Pregnancies. First homes. I didn’t realize this until one of my friends said that I’m the one that gets most...reactionscomments
If You Had to Write Your Endometriosis a Letter, What Would It Say?...There are so many days I sit here, thinking about if endometriosis was a person, what I would say to her (or him!). Would I yell? Would I be kind?...reactionscomments
I am 1 in 10...I am 1 in 10 women who live with this debilitating disease. I am 1 of the more than 200 million women globally who live with this debilitating disease. I...reactions3comments
Why Sharing Our Stories Is Important...When I received my endometriosis diagnosis, it was kind of by accident. I had gone for a laparoscopy following a miscarriage and my OB-GYN found my insides riddled with endometriosis...reactionscomments
Workplace Considerations...Everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work, including people with chronic medical conditions or disabilities. It is not only the right thing to do – it is the law...
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. Your symptoms can affect your ability to get your job done. When this happens, you may find...
Managing Healthcare Expenses...Managing a chronic health condition can take a financial toll on you and your family. Costs add up quickly from medicines, testing, copays, travel, and more. But help is available...
