Everything Aches!...Most months, it will happen like this: I will wake one morning aching all over. In those spots of my body that are particularly prone to soreness due to degenerative...reactionscomments
This Tea May Reduce Bloating...I’ve known dandelion tea to be a powerful herb that nature provides for us in the Spring – nature’s New Year. That’s the time of year that nature provides us...reactionscomments
Speaking Out For Endometriosis Awareness Month...To celebrate Endometriosis Awareness Month, we asked Fela M'tima Dunfee to share her endometriosis story with us, focusing on "What does awareness mean to you?". Check-out Fela's story, and comment...reactionscomments
Symptoms??...Hey everyone, I'm new here but for the past 2 years I've been having EXTREME pelvic pain & lower backaches. This gets so much worse during & before & after...reactions6replies
Symptoms??...Hey everyone, I'm new here but for the past 2 years I've been having EXTREME pelvic pain & lower backaches. This gets so much worse during & before & after...reactions5repliesSymptoms
Fighting...I was diagnosed with endometriosis at age 21. I always knew something was different with me when I would talk to me friends about my period. They would also say...reactions4comments
How to Support Your Partner This Endometriosis Awareness Month...March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a chance for people with knowledge and experience of endo to raise awareness amongst the general public and increase the visibility of this prevalent but...reactionscomments
The Different Kinds of Pain I Live With...Endometriosis is one of those illnesses that can turn you into a fairly panicky person. It comes with such changeable, new, and unexpected symptoms that I find myself asking myself...reactionscomments
Post-Hysterectomy and Needing Additional Advocates...We decided on a hysterectomy for my endometriosis because I have dealt with stage four endometriosis for over fifteen years. During this time, I have had the laparoscopic surgeries, tried...reactionscomments
Do You Have a Histamine Intolerance?...We know that a healthy diet can have a positive impact on reducing symptoms of chronic illness such as endometriosis. Eliminating dairy and even gluten have shown to be especially...reactionscomments
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New Books That Deal with Women's Pain and Endo...As a dedicated bibliophile, I often have my face nose-deep in a book most of the time when I am not working or in too much pain to read. I...reactionscomments
Understanding Thoracic Endometriosis...When I was diagnosed with endometriosis and started doing my own research, it took me a really long time to learn about thoracic endometriosis. I don’t think I would have...reactions9comments
Is Your “Clean” Home a Toxic Dump?...It feels so good to have a clean home. Not just one that is tidy but clean – dusted, disinfected, and polished. But what does it take to get a...reactionscomments
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 school at age 26, I was no longer...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 I received my endometriosis diagnosis. Each time someone...reactionscomments
Estrogen and Endo: Lifestyle Tips...Check-out Laura's article "Estrogen & Endo: Dietary Tips"Diet is not the only way one can lower their exposure to environmental and human-made estrogens. It’s not just the food itself, but...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 minimal. The second felt more like repeat ninja...reactionscomments
Coping with Endometriosis-Related Fatigue...Chronic fatigue is a common symptom of endometriosis but it isn’t often talked about. Fatigue is associated with insomnia, pain, inflammation, long-term stress, and depression. These days, I’m grateful to...reactionscomments