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Don't rely on your regular gynecologist to diagnose/treat your endometriosis. Be persistent and get to the best doctor you can, even if you have to travel. So many e ... read more
Jen
Living with Endometriosis Age: 46 1 to 5 years
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See a specialist for treatment and surgery. I had two surgeries before finding a specialist, and this is the first year in four years I have not had to have endometr ... read more
Kenzie23
Living with Endometriosis Age: 21 1 to 5 years
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QUESTION OF THE DAY:
How would you advise another woman to find treatment for endo?
See an excision specialist as soon as possible.
Alta
Living with Endometriosis Age: 35 More than 5 years
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Core-tightening workouts help. Spin class and rowing are the most targeted core workouts I’ve done.
Danielle R.
Living with Endometriosis Age: 35 Female More than 5 years
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REST!!!
Alex
Living with Endometriosis Age: 31 Female More than 5 years
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Don't take no for an answer!
Living with Endometriosis Age: 30 More than 5 years
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I've learned that breathing techniques can make a big difference in dealing with pain.
Mona Wellington
Living with Endometriosis Age: 44 1 to 5 years
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What’s your top strategy for managing endo pain?
After years of going to different doctors and getting no help for my pain other than birth control (which didn't help me at all), my husband found a fertility specia ... read more
Isabella D.
Living with Endometriosis Age: 24 Female More than 5 years
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I take pain medication when I need it, and stay from heavy carbs the week before and a day or two into my period. Chocolate does not help! I used to think it does bu ... read more
Caoimhe
Living with Endometriosis Age: 35 Female More than 5 years
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Commit to doing aerobic exercise 5 times a week for 30 to 60 minutes. Exercise is so important for your general health — and you will feel better overall if you're m ... read more
G. Thomas Ruiz, MD Healthcare provider for Endometriosis Age: 58
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Be kind to yourself, know your limits, and when to say no. Don't feel guilty for putting your health first.That's my best advice!
Living with Endometriosis Age: 27 More than 5 years
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Have a pain management plan. Be ok with admitting you have anxiety about your endo and don't be afraid to get help for it.
Nikki
Living with Endometriosis Age: 30 More than 5 years
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Just do your research and don’t let anyone (especially doctors) make you feel like you don’t know your body. Ask questions and find someone that will answer all of t ... read more
Nichole
Living with Endometriosis Age: 39 Female 1 to 5 years
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Go to a doctor to be checked out. Have an ultrasound too.
Care Partner for Endometriosis Age: 70 Female
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My niece suffered from extreme endometriosis with accompanying cramps, etc., from the time she was a young teen. Now in her early 30s, she's happily married and empl ... read more
Care Partner for Endometriosis
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Ladies, I'm a firm believer in alternative treatments, such as body talk, quantum touch, reiki, acupuncture, etc. I follow an anti-inflammatory diet most of the time ... read more
Susanne
Living with Endometriosis Age: 64 Female More than 5 years
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Fast Fact
1 in 10 women has endometriosis, making it almost as common as diabetes.
Endometriosis isn't just pelvic pain. It takes more than one kind of therapy and treatment — a truly multidisciplinary team, including a physical therapist — to trea ... read more
Dr. Sallie Sarrel PT ATC DPT Living with Endometriosis Age: 44 More than 5 years
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Do your research in regards to medication side effects. Don't rely only on doctors for this information.
Kristina
Living with Endometriosis Age: 33 1 to 5 years
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If you have excision surgery but still suffer from pelvic pain after recovery, please seek out a skilled pelvic floor physical therapist. I've found that a physical ... read more
Heidi
Living with Endometriosis Age: 36 Female More than 5 years
