A Diagnosis After All...Surprisingly, I don't remember my first period, which happened when I was twelve, as being painful. I only vaguely remember waking up...reactions4comments
Dicyclomine: A Helpful Medication for Cramps...In addition to having endometriosis and adenomyosis, I also have irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as IBS. Many people with endo have...reactions10comments
Different Types of Pain and Words to Describe It...Having a chronic illness means you are constantly dealing with different types of pain. What I find really hard is trying to...reactionscomments
Managing Chronic Fatigue...Chronic fatigue: It’s more than just being tired. “Pure exhaustion” doesn’t even adequately describe it. It’s a full-body, down-to-the-bones fatigue. The kind...reactionscomments
Chronic Fatigue: So Much More Than Being Tired...As an endometriosis patient, one of the hardest things to live with is chronic fatigue. I suffered from it for years, believing...reactionscomments
My Delicious Dairy-Free Sundae...I bid farewell to dairy when I heard its negative effects on the body. It started off as an experiment, but when...reactionscomments
Eating for Endo as a Couple - Part 1...Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its...reactionscomments
Eating for Endo as a Couple - Part 2...Read Part 1 here.Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each...reactionscomments
Practical Tips for Hysterectomy Recovery...When I had my hysterectomy, I didn’t really have a support group or friends who had been through the same (or a...reactionscomments
My Experience Going For A Laparoscopy & Being Diagnosed...Hi everyone. Earlier this year I was referred for a laparoscopy and the results came back positive for endometriosis. I decided to...reactions2comments
Fighting...I was diagnosed with endometriosis at age 21. I always knew something was different with me when I would talk to me...reactions3comments
Top 3 Takeaways from “Stink” Documentary...I was starting to hear some buzz around the Netflix documentary "Stink”, so I decided to tune in. Over the years of...reactionscomments
Study Finds Dairy Intake In Teen Years Lowers Chances of Endometriosis Diagnosis...If you're a teen with endo, you may want to snack on some yogurt. That's because adolescents who eat more dairy were...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Painful Sex...Did you know that if you experience pain during sex, it could be a sign that you have endometriosis? I found this...reactionscomments
My struggles with Endo...I'm a 45yr old mother of 5 that suffers from endometriosis. I was diagnosed with endo in my early 20s and was...reactions3comments
The Alternative Therapies That Worked, and The Ones That Didn’t...With endometriosis, it’s more a quest for managing the symptoms, rather than trying to find a fix-all solution. As it turns out...reactionscomments
What is a UAE And Is It an Appropriate Treatment for Adeno?...Recently, I was seeking out a second opinion for my planned hysterectomy at the end of this year (which I had intended...reactions4comments
How Being Informed About Endometriosis Helps Your Partner...Informing yourself about endometriosis is a great way to better support your partner through their condition. It not only gives you a...reactionscomments
Best Fall Smoothie for Endometriosis...Magnesium. Omega-3 fatty acids. Fiber. These all have powerful health benefits for managing symptoms of endometriosis. They all also happen to be...reactionscomments
Why I Quit Painkillers...Almost 3 years ago, I quit taking painkillers. I first began taking them during my teens. I couldn’t go to school clutching...reactionscomments
