Second opinion...I was diagnosed 2 years ago with endometriosis. I’ve had 2 surgeries and been on a few different medications. I’m at an impasse now because I would like to get...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
We Asked, You Answered: What YOU Want To Learn More About Endo: Part I...Endometriosis can be a painful and debilitating disorder that leaves people feeling isolated from loved ones. Managing symptoms, treatments, and diet can feel like a full-time job. We wanted to...reactionscomments
How Dysregulated Blood Sugar Can Worsen Endo Symptoms...Dysregulated blood sugar is the hidden culprit behind many hormonal issues and even the worsening of endometriosis symptoms like pain and fatigue. So how does blood sugar work and why...reactionscomments
The NHS Need To Take Endometriosis Seriously...Today has been a difficult day for me. It seems I am having more bad days than good now and once again I have to deal with the chronic symptoms...reactions3comments
What To Do When Pelvic Pain Brings You To Your Knees...Few things are more debilitating than really sharp pelvic pain. For endometriosis patients, it's an excruciating part of our lives: We suffer from it during our periods, but also on-and-off...reactionscomments
What Natural Interventions Worked for Endometriosis Flares? ...I want to know what tools people use to manage pain? It's always good to have a strong list of options when the pain hits. Here are some I use...reactions4replies
My Endometriosis Journey- How differentiating health problems makes a huge difference...When I think back to when I had some of my early menstruation cycles, I think of large heavy duty pads, killer cramps, worrying about leaking out of pads/tampons, and...reactions3comments
Health professionals not understanding. ...I’m having a lot of trouble with health professionals ranging from my doctor to emergency doctors not listening to me when I say that the pain relief they are giving...reactions4repliesMental HealthHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Trying to gain weight with Endo...I’ve struggled my entire life with my weight. I have always been very skinny and quite petite however I find myself losing weight but I can’t afford to lose due...reactions4repliesDiet & Nutrition
Learning to live with endometriosis ...How do I accept the fact that I will live with this disease and everything that comes with it mentally, physically ,emotionally and spiritually? I can’t seem To accept that...reactions5repliesCoping
Don't be Silent about Period Pain...In the 12 November edition of the the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Dr Mike Armour, a clinical advisory committee member for Endometriosis Australia, published a study that surveyed...reactionscomments
How Medical Gaslighting Affected Me...Medical gaslighting is a term I’ve only come to know in recent years. But, it’s something that I have, unfortunately, experienced many times since I was first diagnosed with endometriosis...reactionscomments
What Is the Connection Between Endometriosis and IBS?...Endometriosis is a condition that can have many symptoms. In many cases, endometriosis occurs along with other conditions. For example, a number of people living with endometriosis are also affected...reactionscomments
Dealing with endometriosis ...Hi guys, I hope you are all safe and well. I'm happy to have finally found somewhere to discuss endometriosis, as i have and will continue to have many questions...reactions9replies
Pain in right leg after ovulation...Dear women, I am new on this forum.I had endometriosis surgery on left ovary last year in May.I had no sympthoms(just heavy bkeedings and pain,but I taught it is normal...)...reactions7repliesDiagnosis
Raising Awareness is so Important...I was speaking to a friend the other day. He commented that so many causes want to raise awareness. “What does that even accomplish?” he asked. “Everyone seems to want...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Awareness Month 2021...March 1 marks the beginning of Endometriosis Awareness Month! We know that endo is much more than just "bad periods," so help us reveal to others the true pain and...reactionscomments
Does Your Back Always Itch? There's a Name For That...I'm part of a few Facebook groups that focus on endometriosis. One is called, "Extrapelvic Not Rare Endo Support and Education Group." I follow this one because researchers are way...reactions14comments
Help?...Hello! I am so new to all of this... and I have hit a wall recently and don’t know where to turn. I have come across this forum and thought...reactions2comments
What To Do When The Doctor Dismisses You...It takes an average of 7 years to be diagnosed with endometriosis. Doctors often misdiagnose endometriosis as IBS, or plainly dismiss women who complain about heavy periods. It can be...reactionscomments
