How I Stay Active with Endometriosis...We all know exercise is good for us, but it’s also something that feels good to do once we get going with it. There are so many benefits to exercise... By Jessica Duffin, WHC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Meredith East-Powell, BHSc3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Fela M’tima Dunfee4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Tips for Speaking with Intimate Partners about Endometriosis...Let’s be honest here, talking with your partner about endometriosis can be a real mood killer. After all, especially in the heat of the moment, who wants to discuss pain... By Leanne Donaldson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Chose To Have A Hysterectomy..."Don't you know a hysterectomy isn't a cure for endometriosis?" "Have you tried *insert a million and one things including yoga and kale*, because that worked for me?!" When I... By Shireen Hand2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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 begin to reclaim my health. That’s where I... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Endometriosis Causes Bladder Pain...I had chronic bladder pain for the first seven years of my sexually-active life. Some of my symptoms included pressure, painful urination, and always feeling like I had to pee... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fearing The Future...There was a period of time in my life where the only things I thought about in my future had to do with being sick. During a long journey of... By Fela M’tima Dunfee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Chronic Illness Buddy Helps Me Cope...Editor's Note: May 13th-18th is Women's Health Week! Join us as we highlight women’s health issues (including endo!), and share messages from strong women across the world. A few years... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 of my college years and the better part... By Laura Kiesel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Recurrence of Endo...In the summer of 2017, at age 24, I traveled to The Center For Endometriosis Care and had the biggest endometriosis surgery I've ever had. I had a hysterectomy, excision... By Fela M’tima Dunfee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Supporting Your Partner Around Surgeries...For many people, surgeries are a big part of having endometriosis. Laparoscopies are still the most reliable way to diagnose the condition, but this comes with the ordeal of key-hole... By Chris Robson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why I Tell Every Doctor About My Endometriosis...I recently went to the chiropractor to address some neck pain. "Do you have any other physical complaints?" she asked. I sighed before going into my condensed endometriosis spiel. I... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How To Eat Your Daily Dose of Vitamin C...“Diet is a potential modifiable risk factor for endometriosis”, according to a study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). They found that nutrients obtained through food were... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Have A Social Life with Endometriosis...Having a somewhat normal life when you’re suffering from chronic pain is difficult. And it’s even more difficult when the chronic pain is the result of an invisible illness. We... By Endo Warrior2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
4 Key Things To Do After Being Diagnosed...Since finding out I had endometriosis, identifying the information to manage my illness has been a tad challenging. Endometriosis is a disease that is still considered “mysterious” and takes almost... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are you Eating Enough Iron-Rich Foods?...When you’re living with endometriosis and experiencing excessive bleeding throughout the month, it may be helpful to talk with your doctor about your iron levels... especially if you’re experiencing fatigue... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 of the situation. I have had stage four... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Things To Remember When Endometriosis Has The Upper Hand...Endometriosis is an illness that affects more than our bodies. It comes with life-disrupting symptoms that can have a deep impact on our emotional health. It can render many of... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments