I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2011 after going to the ER three times and seeing three different gynecologists. You would think the other doctors would have been better trained to diagnose the disease! I remember lying on my bed crying because the pain was so bad. I basically had to beg my doctor for the first laparoscopy surgery.
After my diagnosis, I gave up coffee, red meat, dairy, and gluten. My endo flare ups were much less and I was able to manage the disease better than before. What you eat and the supplements you take definitely determines how you are able to live your life with the disease. I also took DIM and CoQ10 supplements, which improved my symptoms dramatically.
I had endometriosis for 14 years. I suffered from horribly heavy periods that were so bad I had to get iron shots because I was losing too much blood each month due to the disease. I ended up getting two laparoscopies, one ablation, and a full hysterectomy and oophorectomy due to my severe endo.
This year is the first year I have had relief after getting a hysterectomy. I recently discovered that endometriosis and trauma are connected. If you’d like to learn more, please check out my article!
I’m really sorry reading this - I can feel how much you’ve been through.
That kind of pain… I know how intense and exhausting it can be. I’ve had 2 operations myself, and even that was enough to understand how much it affects everything, not just physically but mentally too.
What you shared about diet and supplements really resonates with me. I’ve noticed the biggest shifts in my own symptoms have come from what I eat and how I move my body. It’s not always perfect, but those daily choices seem to make the most consistent difference over time.
And your journey sounds incredibly heavy - going through surgeries, the blood loss, everything leading up to the hysterectomy… I can only imagine the relief mixed with everything else that comes with it.
I will definitely read your article. It sounds like you’ve learned a lot through this, and I’m really interested in your perspective, especially on the trauma connection.
I needed to read this! My endometriosis has been worse and worse for the past year and I don’t know where to start to lower all the inflammation in my body! Your article was very helpful but mostly hopeful! It is indeed not a quick fix but I can’t wait to find my things that work and find a life I enjoy again 💕
I am so sorry to hear that… I know the feeling… I have been there for years… just like you… maybe you can give it a try and see if what worked for me might work for you too… who knows… but above all listen to your body… when you try one thing listen how it responds… that helped me to find the right way to tune down the inflammation… let me know how it goes and if I can be of any help please ask anytime.
I can only imagine how much patience it takes to listen to your body like that… especially with something as unpredictable as endometriosis. The part about not trying to “fix” it overnight but learning what your body was key… but I’m sure took true patience.
Indeed it requires patience. It took me 2 years to learn to listen, try & error and to find what works for me. It wasn't an easy journey but i am glad I found what works for me and I shared with the hope that it can help other women who are on the same discovery journey I was for 2 years.
Great article!
I was diagnosed with endometriosis in 2011 after going to the ER three times and seeing three different gynecologists. You would think the other doctors would have been better trained to diagnose the disease! I remember lying on my bed crying because the pain was so bad. I basically had to beg my doctor for the first laparoscopy surgery.
After my diagnosis, I gave up coffee, red meat, dairy, and gluten. My endo flare ups were much less and I was able to manage the disease better than before. What you eat and the supplements you take definitely determines how you are able to live your life with the disease. I also took DIM and CoQ10 supplements, which improved my symptoms dramatically.
I had endometriosis for 14 years. I suffered from horribly heavy periods that were so bad I had to get iron shots because I was losing too much blood each month due to the disease. I ended up getting two laparoscopies, one ablation, and a full hysterectomy and oophorectomy due to my severe endo.
This year is the first year I have had relief after getting a hysterectomy. I recently discovered that endometriosis and trauma are connected. If you’d like to learn more, please check out my article!
https://searchlight.substack.com/p/your-endometriosis-may-have-been
I’m really sorry reading this - I can feel how much you’ve been through.
That kind of pain… I know how intense and exhausting it can be. I’ve had 2 operations myself, and even that was enough to understand how much it affects everything, not just physically but mentally too.
What you shared about diet and supplements really resonates with me. I’ve noticed the biggest shifts in my own symptoms have come from what I eat and how I move my body. It’s not always perfect, but those daily choices seem to make the most consistent difference over time.
And your journey sounds incredibly heavy - going through surgeries, the blood loss, everything leading up to the hysterectomy… I can only imagine the relief mixed with everything else that comes with it.
I will definitely read your article. It sounds like you’ve learned a lot through this, and I’m really interested in your perspective, especially on the trauma connection.
Thank you for sharing this so openly.
I needed to read this! My endometriosis has been worse and worse for the past year and I don’t know where to start to lower all the inflammation in my body! Your article was very helpful but mostly hopeful! It is indeed not a quick fix but I can’t wait to find my things that work and find a life I enjoy again 💕
I am so sorry to hear that… I know the feeling… I have been there for years… just like you… maybe you can give it a try and see if what worked for me might work for you too… who knows… but above all listen to your body… when you try one thing listen how it responds… that helped me to find the right way to tune down the inflammation… let me know how it goes and if I can be of any help please ask anytime.
I can only imagine how much patience it takes to listen to your body like that… especially with something as unpredictable as endometriosis. The part about not trying to “fix” it overnight but learning what your body was key… but I’m sure took true patience.
Indeed it requires patience. It took me 2 years to learn to listen, try & error and to find what works for me. It wasn't an easy journey but i am glad I found what works for me and I shared with the hope that it can help other women who are on the same discovery journey I was for 2 years.
Thank you for sharing your experience🙏💛🎗️
I am happy you read and that you liked it. Thank you 🙏