Can a TENS Unit Help Endo Pain?...It was about a decade ago that I first became acquainted with TENS units and began using them for different pain issues, such as when I had tendonitis in my...reactions5comments
Preparing for Bad Weather with a Chronic Illness..."You are in a mandatory evacuation." Something I was NOT prepared to hear a few weeks ago. As hurricane Dorian began to make its way up the coast, I began...reactionscomments
Rough Year...I'm 20 years old and had my first surgery almost 6 years ago due to a cyst on my fallopian tube. My surgeon ended up having to remove my tube...reactions8comments
My Go-To Vegan, Gluten-Free Dessert...I'm vegan and follow a low-FODMAP diet, so there's a lot I can't eat. Well, there's a lot I choose to not eat in order to control my endometriosis-related gastrointestinal...reactionscomments
The Search for Answers...My name is Sarrah, 29 years old, and I've always had painful cycles, but it wasn't until 2016, that it started to become unbearable. My cycle would leave me doubled-over...reactions4repliesDepressionPelvic Pain
Does The Mirena IUD Help Endometriosis?...I've tried about seven different kinds of birth control pills. None were effective for treating any part of my endometriosis. I went on the NuvaRing right after my second laparoscopy...reactions5comments
Being Dismissed By Doctors...Although most of us in the sick community might not have medical degrees, I still believe we know a lot about what’s going on in our bodies. But what happens...reactions2comments
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 IBS as well, as I've written about for...reactions10comments
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 I realized how much better I felt, I...reactionscomments
Advice needed...Hello! I'm a 30yr old who has had many surgeries for adeno/endo (stage IV). At 22 (2011) I had a TAH (left my ovaries but took everything else). Later 2011...reactions3replies
How Can You Pursue Your Dreams When You Have Endometriosis? Part 1...My two big passions in life? Endometriosis and personal growth. All my life, I have been a go-getter, having big dreams and ambitions. But, of course, endometriosis can have other...reactionscomments
Why A Displaced Uterus Might Be Causing Me Pain...I approach finding a new OB-GYN with both hope and dread. I yearn for answers about my endometriosis pain, but I fear they won't tell me anything new. To my...reactions24comments
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 other through its challenges. Here they answer questions...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 challenges. Here they answer questions about eating to...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 similar) surgery. So for me, recovering from my...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 make a blog post and a YouTube video...reactions2comments
Hip Pain and Endometriosis...Endometriosis and adenomyosis are not the only things going awry with my body. I also have a lot of orthopedic issues, probably due to the fact that I have a...reactions17comments
Migraine and/or headaches: Do you experience them in addition to endo?...Fact: Women with endometriosis are more likely to experience headaches and migraine in particular. What is your experience?Do you experience headaches? Migraine?Are you chronic or episodic?When were you first diagnosed...reactions2replies
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 managing migraines, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, and multiple sclerosis...reactionscomments
