The Beginning of My Endometriosis Journey...Like millions of Americans, I have had periods of my life during which I had no health insurance. When I finished graduate...reactionscomments
Pamper Your Period Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for Pamper your Period Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE...reactionscomments
How Yoga Has Helped My Pain...I know many of you reading the title are probably rolling your eyes right now. I did the same exact thing when...reactionscomments
Recovering From A Laparoscopy...Since my diagnosis, I’ve had two laparoscopic surgeries. The first one only involved the removal of a polyp, so the recovery was...reactionscomments
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Endometriosis?...The symptoms of endometriosis may vary from person to person, however, some of the most common symptoms are listed below. Period pain...
My First Lap - Part 1...In January 2002, I moved from New Paltz, New York to Amherst, Massachusetts shortly after completing college. Unfortunately, my extreme abdominal pain...reactionscomments
How to Eat Out with Food Intolerances...Identifying food intolerances can be incredibly liberating. However, it can also be isolating and socially challenging if you’re trying to eat out...reactionscomments
Why A Realistic Outlook May Be Better Than "Thinking Positive"...If I had a pound for every time, I'd heard the word "positive" since I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I'd be a...reactions1comment
Did Stress Cause My Endometriosis?...It’s suggested that stress-related illnesses can drive as much as 9 out of 10 doctor’s appointments. Wow! That’s humbling, in my opinion...reactions1comment
What My Mom's Journey with Cancer Taught Me about Dealing with Chronic Pain...When my mom's cancer advanced for the first time and she began chemotherapy, her oncologist told her that outside of medicine, exercise...reactionscomments
How To Eat Pumpkin Pie Without Guilt...Generally speaking, I’m not a big fan of pie. There are a lot of other desserts I would chose over pie. However...reactionscomments
My Experiences on Hormonal Contraception: Part 1...Several years before I ever had my first lap to confirm my suspicion of endometriosis, I broke down and decided I was...reactionscomments
My Experiences With Hormonal Birth Control: Part 2...As I noted in a previous post, I decided to start trying birth control once I went away to college as a...reactionscomments
Yoga in the Airport...I’m flying to Hawaii today – my first vacation in five years. I’m incredibly excited, but it also means that I’m going...reactionscomments
Diet Considerations with Endometriosis...While there is no cure for endometriosis, diet has shown to possibly play a role in mediating symptoms of the condition and...reactionscomments
Do Yams Help Endometriosis?...I remember the scene from the movie Sex in the City 2. Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Samantha are traveling to Abu Dhabi...reactionscomments
Staring Down a Hysterectomy...I have battled with stage four endometriosis for fifteen years now. I was lucky enough to get the endometriosis under control for...reactionscomments
How to Read a Nutrition Label...When you begin to shift your focus away from calories and macronutrients (carbs, fats, and protein) and more toward eliminating inflammatory foods...reactionscomments
Supporting Your Partner Around Surgeries...For many people, surgeries are a big part of having endometriosis. Laparoscopies are still the most reliable way to diagnose the condition...reactionscomments
When Specialists Do Not Follow Through...I would say that over the last year, I have had some serious struggles when it has come to a specialist and...reactionscomments
