Author: Emily
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Tips and Tricks To Get Through Endometriosis
I’ve tried lots of things to get through the pain over the years. Ibuprofen works better than Tylenol. But if you are in a lot of pain you can rotate between Tylenol and Ibuprofen every 2 hours. Essential oils were the next amazing thing. I used doTERRA. Lavender, eucalyptus, and peppermint are my favorites. I… Read more
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Recovery
When we got home I had a station by my chair all set up for me. Next to my chair I had my work that I brought home, my laptop, portable DVD player, DVDs, drinks and food. This time around the pain wasn’t too bad and I was able to stay awake all day and… Read more
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The Second Surgery
My pain didn’t come back for 4 years after my first surgery with the specialist. When the pain came back it was more in my back instead of my stomach. I would get this horrible pain in my stomach right before I had to go to the bathroom. It would have me doubled over crying… Read more
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The First Surgery Recovery
WARNING: This post has pictures from surgery. Reminder my first surgery was December 6th, 2018 I don’t remember a lot about this surgery but keep an eye out for my blog titled “the second surgery” because I kept a journal all the way through it. I was so happy to finally have the surgery that… Read more
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Pictures and Explanations of Endometriosis Findings
WARNING: This post has photos from surgery and a video that talks about some very in-depth stuff. This stuff may be hard to look at or listen to. This post does not have an audio due to the fact its full of pictures and videos. 12/6/18 Surgery While I was in recovery with both surgeries… Read more
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The Diagnosis and Doctors Appointments
WARNING: This post has pictures from surgery. If you read my blog “My Life before Endometriosis” I talked about going to the ER just days before the OBGYN appointment. So let’s pick up there… I went to the OBGYN and she listened to me. She did lots of tests including CT, MRI, ultrasound, urinalysis, and… Read more
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How Endometriosis Effected Holidays and Events
Don’t have time to read the blog? Listen instead! Because I still hadn’t had surgery I was still out of work but on top of that I struggled to enjoy the Holidays and other special events, unfortunately I even missed some big events. Halloween My work was having a trunk or treat. My boss at… Read more
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My Life Before Being Diagnosed With Endometriosis
Don’t have time to read the blog? Listen instead! High school My endometriosis started bothering me in high school. I can’t remember what year it started but we will just say 2013. I was a cheerleader, I was base and back spot. Other cheerleaders stood on my shoulders. On my last box squat final I… Read more