Adjusting To Life As A Chronically Ill Mother...When we chose to start a family, we weren't in the most ideal of situations. At the time, we were living with...reactionscomments
Our Pain Deserves To Be Taken Seriously...I got my first period when I was 12, around the same time as my older sister. While she slapped a pad...reactionscomments
Hysterectomy & Weight Loss...When my endometriosis spiraled out of control this year, we did not have very many options left to try to regain control...reactions4comments
Self-Pleasure and Endometriosis...I have written about sex and endometriosis, and in particular, partnered sex. But what about solo sex? Self-pleasure is a great way...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Allergies: How The Low-Histamine Diet Helped Me...Growing up, I never had allergies — seasonal or otherwise. I sailed through childhood and my 20s with nary an itchy, puffy...reactionscomments
For My Endo-Sisters with IBS...It’s not uncommon for endometriosis to be misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Both come with abdominal pain, bloating, and a host...reactionscomments
I Went Back to The Pill and Became A Hormonal Mess...Right after my last surgery a year ago, I decided to take a more natural approach to manage my endometriosis. I stopped...reactionscomments
After 25 years in the dark, it all makes sense now....Hi my name is Kate. I'm 37 and was diagnosed with Deep infiltrating endometriosis a week ago. My story is a bit...reactions1comment
Which yoga poses best help organ mobility?...My pain specialist doctor recommended osteopathy for my pain caused by a lack of organ mobility because of endo. She also told...reactions4replies
Laparoscopy and Fertility...I have very severe endo. I'm 28 and have had 2 laparoscopies over the years to remove growths. I've been on birth...reactions2replies
What Happens in Your Body When You Sleep...I used to think that sleep was just a matter of closing my eyes for several hours and then waking up to...reactionscomments
The Challenges of Hormone Therapy...As important as hormone therapy is, there are still a lot of difficult things about it - especially things like finding the...reactionscomments
The Menstrual Migraine: It's Real and It Hurts...I first started getting migraines in my senior year of high school, which ramped up in frequency and intensity over the course...reactionscomments
Parenting While in Pain...There are so many unanticipated aspects of parenting. Having to figure out how to parent while in pain was something I hadn’t...reactionscomments
Multiple Diagnoses: You Need Your Own Medical File...I believe everyone should have a personal copy of their medical records, but it’s critical if you’re living with multiple medical diagnoses...reactionscomments
5 Ways to Make Living with Endometriosis A Little Easier...Life can be hard enough at times, even without the extra pain, fatigue, and uncertainty of living with endometriosis. Cramping makes everyday...reactions1comment
Antioxidants: Helpful for Endo?...After my first and only lap over 15 years ago, my doctor offered me only a couple of options for post-surgery treatment...reactionscomments
"Hormone Shopping" and What To Do If Hormones Aren’t Working...Trying various hormonal options for endometriosis treatment (a.k.a hormone shopping) can cause an array of issues both, emotional and physical. Sometimes your...reactionscomments
At-Home Relief for Pelvic Pain: Try This Relaxation Position...Are you experiencing pelvic pain caused by endometriosis? Pelvic pain is a common symptom of endometriosis. In fact, according to our 2018...reactions4comments
Multiple Diagnoses: It’s Time to Look at Your Diet...Having been diagnosed with three autoimmune diseases, it really made me wonder what was going wrong, and more importantly, how I could...reactionscomments
