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
Chocolate and Almond Butter Tart (Vegan, Gluten-Free)...Whenever I fancy a comforting, seriously indulgent chocolate dessert, this is what I make. The dark chocolate goes perfectly with the creamy mixture. The base has a bit of a...reactionscomments
You’ve Got Mail: IVF Medication...Fertility treatments are both fascinating and overwhelming. I’m incredibly grateful for the advancements that medicine has made to support couples – especially us in the endo community - in starting...reactionscomments
5 Ayurveda Steps to Healing Endo...If you start reading about Ayurveda—a holistic way of addressing the imbalances in the body—you may feel overwhelmed. It is a lot to learn. However, instead of feeling overwhelmed, start...reactionscomments
Orilissa and Lupron...I am 32 years old and have been diagnosed with endometriosis since age 14. At age 19 I had several laparoscopies to deal with the addhesions as well as scar...reactions2repliesTreatment
Lessons Taught by Endometriosis...After living with endometriosis for almost 20 years, I have learned so many lessons. Some of these lessons are easier to deal with than others. One of the most challenging...reactionscomments
What Happens to My Body After Delivery?...One of the big questions I have had while being pregnant has been what happens to my body after I give birth. Spoiler alert: I don’t know and I’m currently...reactionscomments
The Endometriosis Symptoms That Have the Biggest Impact on a Couple’s Lives...Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its challenges. Below they discuss the endometriosis symptoms that...reactionscomments
4 Natural Pain-Relieving Alternatives ...Before I learnt how to manage my endo, codeine was my answer. I remember going to work feeling like I floated half of the way there. I remember feeling on...reactionscomments
When You Feel Like You Are at A Dead End with Your Health...No matter what chronic illnesses we may be dealing with, getting to the bottom of things can be exhausting and constantly feel like a dead end. We may receive a...reactionscomments
My Endo Journey, Trying to Conceive and Feeling Hopeless...I found out 02/28/2020 after a laparoscopy that I had stage 4 endometriosis. It had already been one year of ttc and I was told this surgery would relieve my...reactions2comments
High Pain Tolerance: A Blessing and a Curse...I’ve recently had the displeasure of having kidney stones. If I had to choose between what pain I prefer: kidney stone pain or an endometriosis flare-up, I’d choose endometriosis pain...reactionscomments
I Wasn't Worried about Kidney Failure, until I Was Forced to...Three weeks ago, my whole life changed. It all started with a passing reference to my kidneys.“It could be a sign of kidney failure.” The doctor had his back to...reactionscomments
What is one thing you wish others knew most about endometriosis?...Please help reveal the truth about the real pain and symptoms of living with endometriosis! What is one thing you wish others knew or the most misunderstood part about endo?...reactionsrepliesAwareness
Does anyone experience bleeding after eating certain food groups?...I have stage II endo and have been experiencing bleeding after eating certain food groups. Does anyone else experience this? I usually keep a very clean diet for breakfast and...reactions4replies
Support Your Partner By Meal Prepping for Endometriosis...In supporting a loved one with endometriosis, there are only some symptoms you can really help with. Unfortunately, we can’t do much for the pain, we can’t clear away the...reactionscomments
What No One Sees about Endometriosis...Trying to navigate your body with endometriosis can already feel like an exhausting fight with your physical and mental health, and adding the pressures of societal expectation for illness and...reactionscomments
Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals and Endometriosis: Part 1...Hormone-disrupting chemicals can have a negative impact on health. This two-part article will cover the two chemicals that have been most researched for their negative health impact on those with...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Physiotherapy...I have not seen you highlighting the role of Physiotherapy in management of Endometriosis! Tender Massage and adhesions, pain, infertility! Please surgery or medicine is not enough! The management is...reactions2comments
Endo and pain management...Hey all, I've been diagnosed with Endo for 6 years after two emerg trips with mysterious abdominal and pelvic pain that had no other identifiable medical reason. They ruled out...reactions1replyPelvic PainTreatment
