My Story

By vlapduck23

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Hi, I am 43 years old and have had heavy, painful periods for 25 years. My periods last 7 days and are extremely painful. I dont take the pill or any prescribed medication for it except over-the-counter anti-inflammatories. I changed my diet avoiding all sugar, red meat, and rich spicy foods, while I am ovulating. It helps a lot and I stick to fish, plain rice, plain potatoes, and salads. Even though I still experience pain and bloating, anxiety, and sleeplessness.

Thank you for hearing my story and I hope to share and learn a lot from you in the future.

M.James

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Keri Wiginton Member
Thank you for sharing your experience! Diet changes are definitely a big help for me, and I'm glad you've found some strategies that are helping. Let us know if you'd like to read more from our advocates on how they've gotten a handle on pain, bloating, anxiety or sleeplessness. We're here anytime you need us! - Keri (endometriosis.net team member)
Kimberli Davino Member
<inline-mention username="vlapduck23" user-id="4585887"/> hi dear warrior. I just wanted to stop by and see how you have been doing. Hoping well. I know diet change can be a very big help for sure. It was for me for a while. I hope your symptoms and pain have gotten better and that you are having more and more good days. Sending hugs. -Kimberli (advocate)
vlapduck23 Member
Hi , no, my periods are getting worse and are irregular,i am 44 ,and would like to know at what age does on average does endo stop getting worse ?
1. Kimberli Davino Member
 <inline-mention username="vlapduck23" user-id="4585887"/> so sorry to hear things are getting a lot worse 🙁 Unfortunately, there is no cut off date or time where it stops/gets better. Everyone is different. I will say from others I have chatted with, some find relief after a hysterectomy. Some find relief after menopause. Some find relief after working with an endometriosis specialist and having a really good excision surgery. And some, either just start finding relief as time goes on or still has the pains and symptoms no matter what. It is so tricky. Have you chatted with your doctor about the worsening of everything? -Kimberli (advocate)
2. Katrina Martin Member
 <inline-mention username="vlapduck23" user-id="4585887"/> Sorry to hear that things are getting worse and irregular for you. I'm 46. I've had both my ovaries removed and my symptoms have calmed down a lot now that I'm in surgical menopause. I have stage 4 endo and my symptoms aren't completely gone...I still deal with some pelvic pain and bloating. Things are definitely better, though. I hope you're able to talk with a doctor who can help you better manage your symptoms. ~Katrina, <a href='http://Endometriosis.net' target='_blank'>Endometriosis.net</a> Advocate

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