Endometriosis and Sleep...Getting a good night’s sleep when you’re dealing with endometriosis isn’t easy. I’ve had many nights where I’ve been awake in pain and wondering if I’ll ever get back to...reactionscomments
What is a Normal Period?...Determining if the experiences you’re having during your period are normal can be a challenging task. This is especially true for younger women, including teenagers, who haven’t had as many...reactions3comments
Multiple Diagnoses: Get a Medical History Cheat Sheet...When you’re one of the few living without a single medical diagnosis, completing new patient intake forms is likely a breeze. However, if you’re like me and living with multiple...reactionscomments
Mood-Boosting Diet...It may seem like an oxymoron, but a diet can, in fact, be mood-boosting... And the good news is that it’s a tasty “diet” too. I’m not suggesting that we...reactionscomments
When Endometriosis Keeps You From Working...Working became very difficult when my endometriosis got severe. My symptoms had increased tremendously and my heavy bleeding left me crippled. I was needing more bathroom breaks and sitting down...reactionscomments
4 Ways to Fight Endometriosis Pain...I’ve spent many hours curled up in a ball on my couch because of endometriosis pain. I’ve lost countless hours with my family and friends because of the incessant pain...reactionscomments
What I Learned From My Challenges in the Workplace: Part 2...In my last piece on challenges in the workplace with endometriosis, I explained how my issues began when I struggled to keep up with my healthy and energetic team, in...reactionscomments
What I Learned From My Challenges in the Workplace: Part 1...You might remember a little while ago, I wrote about my positive experiences in the workplace, and how I ensured they stayed that way. Today, I want to dive in...reactionscomments
Multiple Diagnoses: Managing Stress is Critical...After I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2016, I really started to question truly how well I was managing my health. I thought I was doing everything right. I...reactionscomments
What are some tips and tricks to make traveling with Endo easier?...How do you prepare for traveling? What's a necessity in your travel bag? Any tips would be helpful! Have a question? Ask it here!...reactions1reply
Traveling with Endo...How do you prepare for travel? Do you have tips or tricks that make it easier to get from point A to point B – or just help to ease...reactions5repliesTravel
Natural Pain Killers: Ginger...Continuing my search for natural pain remedies, ginger may be my shining star. As a whole, it reduces inflammation, alleviates nausea and other stomach troubles, it can support the body...reactions2comments
Adenomyosis or Endometriosis: What's The Difference?...Adenomyosis has been called the "sister disease" of endometriosis, affecting more than 75% of endo patients. But what is adenomyosis, and what's the difference between these two conditions? Adenomyosis is...reactionscomments
I Went to a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Here’s What Happened...I wasn’t feeling well. Not like I was sick, but just overall didn’t feel well. I was constantly tired, had a hard time concentrating, and I definitely knew that my...reactionscomments
Cervix Mystery Solved...I know, you see this title and think you are about to read some murder mystery story. And sorry to be so blunt, bu, that is exactly what it looks...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Means Fighting for Effective Treatment...When someone is diagnosed with cancer, they tend to get referred to specialists quite promptly. The same happens to people with knee injuries or those with cardiac issues. But for...reactionscomments
Managing Hormonal Acne...Between fluctuating hormones and stress, acne can sometimes be a daily issue. I know I’ve struggled with it since I was a teenager and first got my period. Because of...reactionscomments
Endo Belly: Symptoms and Management...Many people with endometriosis experience "endo belly," or severe bloating related to their endometriosis. Endo belly symptoms can vary from person to person but are often linked to endometriosis flares...reactionscomments
Why Don't We Talk about Painful Sex?...When talking about symptoms of endometriosis, we mainly talk about heavy, painful periods, cramping, and pelvic pain. But we rarely talk about painful sex. Even the doctors I saw for...reactionscomments
What is an Endometrioma?...With the onset of my last period, something horrible happened. Only a few hours after I had begun bleeding, I started to experience a sharp, stabbing pain in my low...reactionscomments