I'm 31 now, I've just had my first excision surgery 6 weeks ago, stage 2 Endo found, in the pouch of Douglas + some bowel adhesions.
I suffered with symptoms that I didn't even realise were endometriosis, but I just feel like my gut was suspicious that it was, so I pushed.
My journey has been painful periods, leading to tough work conversations due to time off.
I went on the pill, and for me it helped.
I also had to get taken to hospital, after (sex) with my now husband, due to the stomach pain it caused.
All symptoms I now realise, together were Endometriosis.
I the last couple of years, struggled with fatigue, lower back pain, hip, achy, nerve pain (like sciatic type) down one leg, which I now know- and was suspicious after doing my own research of it being Endometriosis.
I had acupuncture for the nerve/ lower back pain and it did give some relief, also adjusted hours at work and a cortisone injection in my back.
I ended up in hospital a few occasions with the pain, which then meant I ended up on a list, referral for surgery- from the phone call to confirm I wanted surgery (excision), it had to be done in the year, which ir was.
I'm now recovering and feeling some symptoms lifted 6 weeks post.
Hopeful, Holistic when I can, passionate to help myself and others, empath, outgoing, travel, doing things for others is my love language, being in nature, busy brain, work in age care, trying new things, sweet treats, my dog, love nervous system regulating- breathwork, love live music and a dance, whether it's a rave or a live band, or a kitchen boogie, passionate to leave people better than I found them and make change where I can, snuggling up with a movie- candle on- good snacks, love pasta and roast dinners, reading Frieda McFadden books