Food!

Been looking into my diet recently and even tried to go caffeine free. In all honesty I didn't notice any affects regarding my endo! The need for coffee won in the end!

I did find the below picture tho. None of the items on it really surprised me other than red meat. As I have anaemia I have always tried to eat red meat for the iron so will have to work on decreasing that I guess.

I'd be very interested to hear anyone's experience on dietary changes affecting their endo. If you dont want to comment here please feel free to contact me separately!

Endo Awareness Month

I've seen alot the last few days in social media about endo. It's great seeing the increased awareness.

Also seen alot of yummy cupcakes with yellow frosting, such a good idea, hard to ignore a cupcake! Well it is for me!

Would love to hear if anyone is doing anything special during March?

The pill

It's been a while..... and it's been a rough couple of months.
Following my last appointment I decided to go back on the pill to try and regulate my cycle. So as told I started the pill on the first day of my period. I was actually feeling pretty optimistic.
Except it's now day 15 and I'm still on my period, which if anything has been worse than normal.
I've been on pain relief almost every day and am so exhausted I won't need a costume at Halloween I already look like a zombie!
With only 6 days left of my pill before my break I can honestly say I am dreading it more than anything.
Will I even get a break in between?  Who knows but I have my fingers crossed.

Has anyone else had any problems with going on the pill?
I am hoping it's just because it's the first month.

Anyway rant over!

On the positive side I have seen alot more media coverage about endometriosis recently especially in the newspapers. Seems alot more are now willing to talk about it and the recognition is increasing. It's great seeing articles about others experiences especially those who have suffered in work due to it as I have myself. I really hope the increased awareness keeps going!

I must apologise I haven't been on my blog much recently as I don't have much to tell. I'm have my appointment next week so will hopefully have more to update by then.

I did have a bit of success with the wheat bag. The marks on my stomach from using a hot water bottle are starting to fade although I must admit I do still give in and use  it. I find the wheat bag doesn't hold the heat as long as my good old hot water bottle.

I would like to ask those of you who have had multiple surgeries for endo the time span on them. I'm now over a year since my second surgery and wondering what my options will be next week. Last time I was told they were reluctant to do surgery again so soon and to be honest I'm not sure I want to go through that again but ask me on a bad day and I will definitely take the surgery option!

Anyways back to watching nonsense tv hope everyone has a lovely and pain free weekend ☺

Just a short post to say I have finally received my next appointment letter!
Will be going back to see my gynaecologist at the end of August.  Still not sure what to expect this time, hoping there's now a miracle cure I haven't heard about yet!

I am trying a wheat bag tonight after a suggestion from the lovely Caro, so I am hoping to avoid making the skin on my belly worse! Thank you Caro! <3

Summer

well it's been a pretty busy summer so far, went away for ten days and was given norethisterone so I wouldn't have a period whilst away. Have to say it was great, admittedly I had a couple of days of pain but nothing compared to normal. Wish I'd been warned how bad it would be when I got home though. My period started 3 days after I returned as Id been told it would. The pain was horrendous though, made me feel so sick I barely ate for days. Not sure if this is normal after taking this drug but thought I'd share my experience. Saying that, I'd rather have that pain than have a period ruin another holiday.

In other news I am still waiting for my 6 week review appointment which should have been due at the end of May, but not expecting much as last one I was told just manage my symptoms as much as possible. Hopefully will hear soon though.

In my earlier posts I asked if anyone knows where the yellow ribbons can be bought, I am still looking if anyone has found anywhere?

Mid week

Well today seems an ok day other than tiredness not much pain which is a relief! 

Looking forward to a 3 day weekend this week and fingers crossed a pain free one, although should have had another appointment letter by now but no sign yet!

Just had a quick look at the petition I posted about yesterday, so far almost 8.5k supporters which is awesome but I'm still hoping for more!  Maybe other bloggers can post it too? 

On another note anyone have any alternative ideas for a hot water bottle? I already use a TENs machine but love my hot water bottle but have noticed im starting to burn my skin so trying and failing to use it so often, any help appreciated 😃