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Good Day Gorgeous Ladies, I Need Some Advice.
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I'm been struggling more, with pain, weight gain, acne etc. I would like yo find out what you use to control the weight gain and ghe acne. Are there things you use routines? I walk my dogs everyday. And try to eat mostly correct
Any advice would be helpful.

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Hi, that's wonderful. I've tried most things as well. Also low carb. But trying again now.

Pain After Eating
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Hi ive got endo stage 4 been diagnosed this year. I do know I've got it on my bowel. I'm just wondering if any one else get severe pain after eating, pls can anyone help?

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The pain I severe. I had cramps before I had my hysterectomy for two weeks a month severely, and than low grade pain the rest of the time. At one point before my first surgery I had the pain you are… read more

What Age Were You When You Had Your 1st Endo Symptoms?
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Hi Endo Warriors! This is a photo of me around age 15 when I first started experiencing Endo symptoms. I remember temporarily losing my vision twice due to the pain being so bad. I remember feeling so afraid because I was suffering so much with vomiting on my period too and no one thought anything was wrong with me. When you are told there is nothing wrong with you, you stop asking for help because you feel afraid that maybe you are the one who is mistaken.

Anyways, fast forward 10+ years, and… read more

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Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! I wanted to share that there are only 2 weeks left to register for my virtual endometriosis retreat! I am offering a holiday discount-if you use the code… read more

Has Anyone Felt Better After Using Cold/ice Packs On Areas That Hurt? My Doc Just Recommended It, I've Only Been Using A Heatpad So Far
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And if you could tell me how you use it (eg what type of ice packs, how long to use it for etc) that would be great!

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You’re welcome

How Many Days Before Bleeding Stops After The First Intercourse?
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Meal Plans Or Nutrition You Follow??
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What are some of your go-to meals and nutrition?

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I still have meat once a week or less. I cut out gluten. Cutting dairy made absolutely no difference to me. Cutting gluten DID.

If You’ve Had Laparoscopic Surgery, How Long Was Your Recovery?
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I had my first laparoscopy (ablation) on Friday, and I am still very tired. I do have three kids, so I only rested for two days before getting back into mom mode, so I’m sure that’s not helping!

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I took two weeks off from work. When I returned to work, I wore out fast. I even used the elevator because it was less energy. I'd say it was probably three months before I would consider myself back… read more

Menstrual Pain After Part Hysterectomy, Any Tips?
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I had an partial hysterectomy on 2-2 this year( I still have my ovarys and they removed endometrial tissue) but I took off my hormonal patch last week and now I have my ‘menstruation’ well it still hurts in my belly and the area around my anus. Even tho they told me they removed all the endometrial tissue successfully I don’t really believe it. I also have a menstrual migraine. Any tips? Specially for the migraine that makes everything a lot worse😅. And what was your experience after surgery and… read more

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I recommend wrapping your heatpad around your feet (or putting your feet in warm water but I find the heatpad easier) and eating something that has a small amount of caffeine when you feel the… read more

Does Anyone Have Any Good Heating Pack Suggestions? Mine Is Basically Done Working And I Need A New One That Brings Some Serious Fire.
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It's tedious but my favorite is putting rice in a sock and putting it in the microwave, gets hotter than any heating pad I've ever had

Endometriosis Or Adenomyosis?
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I'm 17 years old right now and have been dealing with chronic pain(abdominal and migraines) since I was 12. It started with dually migraines and then went into daily nausea. I went to every odctot possible and they couldnt figure out what it was. I have been in the ER too often to count. It went over too extreme abdominal pain more in the upper area and then in the lower area also. I was checked for gallstones through ultrasound and blood tests. I also had a CAT scan done and two upper and one… read more

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Love I am dealing with chronic pain I have both I trying to figure out what can help.