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Find a true excision specialist. Excision is the likely the best treatment.
Danielle
Living with Endometriosis Age: 36 More than 5 years
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Become educated in endometriosis so you can recognize red flags about recommended treatment that may not be helpful. I've used www.endopaedia.info and, on Facebook, ... read more
nancynursez637
Healthcare provider for Endometriosis Age: 78 More than 5 years
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QUESTION OF THE DAY:
How would you advise another woman to find treatment for endo?
If you're a student, even in middle or high school, ask your school nurse to help you find the right information so you can also find the right treatment.
Judy
Living with Endometriosis Age: 58 More than 5 years
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Make an appointment with a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic floor issues. Therapists with this experience can provide exercises that help strengthen the ... read more
Brittany Ferri
Occupational Therapist Living with Endometriosis Age: 27 Female More than 5 years
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Hello,
My endo has been managed very well with my IUD at the moment. I haven’t had children and would like to try still in a couple of years so I have chosen to not ... read more
Jess
Living with Endometriosis Age: 29 Female
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Lauren
Living with Endometriosis Age: 31 1 to 5 years
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I have found a plant based diet is so helpful and I cannot stress this enough. Also, ditch the sugars, the artificial flavors, the preservatives, and the meat. The d ... read more
Danielle R.
Living with Endometriosis Age: 35 Female More than 5 years
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What’s your top strategy for managing endo pain?
Eat as clean as possible without depriving yourself. I also take probiotics and use DoTerra's Deep Blue -- a "balm" that works as a pain reliever when applied to the ... read more
Living with Endometriosis Age: 27 1 to 5 years
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Try an anti-inflammatory diet. I avoid foods like gluten, sugar, corn and eggs.
Sallie
Living with Endometriosis Age: 44 Female More than 5 years
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Hysterectomy does not always cure endometriosis.
Misty
Living with Endometriosis Age: 47 1 to 5 years
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Use essential oils. Most essential oil companies have a pain-relieving cream. I rub it on my tummy when I have pain.
Shannon
coming-outofthedark.com Living with Endometriosis Age: 41 Female More than 5 years
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Remember: You are the expert on you. No one else knows your body like you do. If you're in pain, listen to that message. It's okay to slow down and say "no" to activ ... read more
Heather Guidone, Program Director, Center for Endometriosis Care, Atlanta Living with Endometriosis Age: 48 More than 5 years
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Your pain is real, whether or not people close to you recognize that.
Mary
Living with Endometriosis Age: 32 Female More than 5 years
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Listen to your body! Explore what causes flare ups and write down your symptoms and triggers in a diary. Write down what you feel each day and monitor it -- you may ... read more
Becatkins
Living with Endometriosis Age: 20 More than 5 years
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Join the Nancy's Nook group on Facebook. I think it's the best place to find reliable scientific research on endometriosis. Advocate for the best treatment...women w ... read more
Suzanne
Living with Endometriosis Age: 39
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Pelvic floor physical therapy can help manage your symptoms. It can also help with post-operative recovery if you've had surgery for endometriosis.
Rachel Gelman, PT, DPT Healthcare provider for Endometriosis
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Fast Fact
1 in 10 women has endometriosis, making it almost as common as diabetes.
Endometriosis UK
1 in 10 women has endometriosis, making it almost as common as diabetes.Don't stick with a doctor who treats this disease like it's "just" bad period pain. In my experience, general ob/gyns are not properly educated on this disease; they ... read more
Katelyn
Living with Endometriosis Age: 25 More than 5 years
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Try acupuncture and go as often as you can. I started out going once a week for three weeks in a row. Then I switched to every other week to maintain. Now I can get ... read more
Danielle R.
Living with Endometriosis Age: 35 Female More than 5 years
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Listen to your body. If it is telling you that something isn't right, something probably isn't right. If your body is telling you to rest, then rest. Ignore all of t ... read more
Michel
Living with Endometriosis Age: 35 More than 5 years
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