Navigating Toxic Relationships When Living With Endometriosis...As a human being, I am supposed to be a social animal. However, when I am suffering from a painful endometriosis flare-up, there is very little social about me. Yet...reactionscomments
Who Do You Share Your Fertility Journey With?...Trying to get pregnant, especially with a history of endometriosis, is an uncertain road. There are a lot of unknowns and what if’s... the biggest one being "Will it really...reactionscomments
What My Endo Surgery Was Like...When my gynecologist told me that I needed surgery to alleviate my endometriosis symptoms, the only thing that calmed me was how matter-of-factly she said it. As if this was...reactionscomments
Could a Hernia Be Causing Your Pelvic Pain?...For as long as I can remember, I have had some sort of pelvic pain. The type of pain that would just radiate down the legs. As a kid, I...reactionscomments
Workplace Accommodations for Endometriosis...When we think of workplace accommodations, we often think that this means special chairs, or adaptable keyboards, or ergonomic mice. In the context of endometriosis, these don’t help that much...reactionscomments
First Surgery and Nervous...Hello! I am 24 (almost 25) and was just scheduled for my first laparoscopic surgery next month and I am nervous. I have always had pain leading up to my...reactions9replies
Healthy Cheesecake... For Breakfast?...This recipe is another of my favorites from Jess' cook book. It's named 'Birthday Breakfast Cheesecake' in the book as it's something we'll eat for breakfast on a special occasion...reactionscomments
Symptoms Gone After Years of Monthly Pain!...I have had a really amazing experience with my horrendous endometriosis symptoms disappearing! Similar to the experience in the article: https://endometriosis.net/living/diet-vegan/?via=homepage-hero I am so happy and wish I knew about...reactions6comments
Is pain in one or both legs common?...I have had hip and thigh pain for about 10 years during my period, but now I have pain from hip to toe. Although I have been reporting issues for...reactions6replies
My Story...Hi I have had endometriosis and cystic fibroids since the age of 13, when I first started my period. I am now 53 and still getting periods, now every 2...reactions3comments
Has anyone had a laparoscopy & it not help the pain?...Hi there. I new to this forum but I’m so happy I found it! I was wondering if anyone has had their endometriosis removed and still had pain in the...reactions4replies
Could I Have Endometriosis On My Appendix?...Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the endometrial lining grows outside of the uterus. It often grows on nearby reproductive organs like the ovaries or fallopian tubes...reactions3comments
I’d really like to understand you more!...Hi guys, I’m trying to create a wellness service that caters for people with chronic pain or illness, and I’m especially keen on supporting those with endometriosis because I’ve been...reactions1reply
Want answers but worried about surgery...I'm 23 years old and have not officially been diagnosed with Endo. My OB is an endo specalist and says the only way to truly diagnose it is with surgery...reactions18repliesFlaresSurgery
7 Tips for Post-Surgery Recovery...I've had 5 laparoscopic surgeries to date, and, over the years, I’ve picked up a few tips for the recovery period that follows. Here's some things that might help you...reactionscomments
More Teenage Girls Have Endometriosis Than You May Think...Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the tissue lining the uterus (the endometrium) grows outside of the uterus. Doctors believe the condition affects more than 11 percent...reactionscomments
Take the Connected Health Survey! (now closed)...The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...reactionscomments
Confused by symptoms...Hi everyone, I'm 31 and have always had very heavy and painful periods that for the last 3-4 years have been every 3 months (doctors told me this was just...reactions2repliesPelvic PainSymptoms
Are These Weird Symptoms Caused By Endometriosis?...As I've entered my late 30s, my pre-period symptoms have gotten pretty bizarre. I can't tell what's causing them, but experts think endometriosis-related pain is neuropathic and neuroinflammatory. That means...reactions18comments
Do I have endometriosis? What do I do now?...Hi everyone, this is the first time I’m posting on here. I have been suffering for a long time and I’m looking for advice, help, conversation... I have been back...reactions1reply