How to Handle Allergies at a Dinner Party...Dietary restrictions can create a host of challenges. But when you’re home in your own kitchen, it’s a lot easier to control what makes its way onto your plate. When...reactionscomments
Will you help by joining in on the conversations for awareness month?...Endometriosis Awareness Month begins on March 1st! Let's get the conversation started! What is one thing you would like others to know about your endometriosis?What is your most frustrating symptom?Do...reactions2replies
Endometriosis, Anxiety, and Insomnia...With endometriosis, not a day goes by that I feel exhausted. Every day, I am battling a strong desire to return to the comforting space under my duvet, with my...reactions2comments
Endometriosis Is Nothing To Be Ashamed Of...It is difficult to explain chronic illnesses to people who don’t suffer from one themselves. People always assume there is a cure, or that your illness follows a certain pattern...reactionscomments
I Eat Soy Every Day. Here's What A Dietitian Said About It....I eat a lot of organic tofu and tempeh. They're easy for me to digest because they're low-FODMAP. More importantly, they don't make my endo symptoms worse. That's why they've...reactionscomments
Who has tried zoladex?...My doctor suggested to get Zoladex injections for a couple of months prior to surgery. Does anybody have experience with that?...reactions2replies
Questions about laparoscopy...I've been having extremely painful periods since high school, 6 years now. Back in May of 2019 I was diagnosed with PCOS. After more research I discovered PCOS does not...reactions4replies
Advice needed please...Hey guys. I’ve joined today in hope someone will read this and give me the advice I’m needing. I first went to the doctors over a year ago with severe...reactions10repliesTreatment
The Difference Between Good and Bad Pain Days...If there is one thing I find particularly difficult about living with endometriosis, it's that it is invisible to everyone else. Besides me clutching at my tummy and a grimace...reactionscomments
Desperation to Validation...Hi, my name is Courtney and I’m 30 years old. The last few years have been rough, to say the least. Here’s some of my medical history before I begin...reactions2comments
An Honest Truth: I'm Worried I Won't Get Better...Here is my reality that is hard to share. I have two illnesses that are not curable. On top of that, my endometriosis surgeries have created a lot of residual...reactions6comments
Overcoming Ambivalence over Surgery for My Adenomyosis...When I was college age and suffering from what I highly suspected was endometriosis, I promised myself I would never have a hysterectomy to address the issue. More specifically, short...reactionscomments
Post-Op Blues...It has been 12 days since my excision surgery - Twelve days of mixed emotions and a little depression. It is kind of weird to say that I am sad...reactions1comment
Endometriosis and Planning for the Future - Part 2...Read Part 1 here In this final installment of their series on endometriosis and planning for the future, Jessica and Chris dive into what to consider when planning for future...reactionscomments
Finance and Budgeting Tips for Couples Dealing with Endometriosis...Endometriosis can make having a career or even working regularly a challenge, which can really cripple your finances. Jessica and Chris have experienced this and share some of the tips...reactionscomments
Endometriosis & Unsolicited Advice...Can you relate? "Have you tried xyz therapy?" 😡or "Just get a laparoscopy like I did. It cured me!" 🥴 Receiving unsolicited advice seems to be inevitable when you live...reactions2comments
Quinagolide: Investigational Drug May Relieve Endometriosis Pain...According to the Endometriosis Research Center (ERC) a new, non-hormonal medical therapy is being investigated for the potential treatment of endometriosis pain. Quinagolide has received approval outside the US, including...reactionscomments
Terms and Conditions: Thinx Giveaway...Updated: May, 2020 Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Thinx Underwear Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID...reactionscomments
The Good Days Don't Make You A Fraud...Living with an invisible illness can be very difficult. Not only are we struggling with chronic pain, lack of energy, and a host of other difficulties, but because our illness...reactionscomments
