Tag: endo

This is Endometriosis.

Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of DMs about #Endometriosis again, so here is an overview of what the disease is, common symptoms, my personal experience, and what your first steps should be when looking for answers — Endometriosis is a condition affecting 1 in 10 women, worldwide, in which “cells similar to those in …

An Open Letter to My Endometriosis

Since March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, I’ve been speaking up about what it means to live with “Endo” and a chronic illness on my Instagram. Today, I’m sharing a note to my disease… An open letter to my #endometriosis – I felt you for a year before I knew what you were. Initially, I was sure you …

You Know You Have Endometriosis When

You know you have endometriosis when… 1. Your life revolves around your heating pad, especially at night 2. You’ve tried all the anti-inflammatories and pain relievers, and they all do nothing, so you give up on NSAIDs and any prescription(s) 3. Because of #2 and lack of treatment options for endo, you likely lose hope …