Australian Stories of Healing Pain

Sam Murray - Endometriosis


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Sam was only 10 years old when she first got her period and starting experiencing the associated endometriosis pain.
Sam suffered for over ten years, being told it was 'normal' and to manage with pain medication and heat packs. It wasn't until Sam was in her early twenties that she got a referral to a gynaecologist and was diagnosed with endometriosis.
3 laparoscopy surgeries over the years did not improve Sam's symptoms, and in fact they were getting significantly worse. Flare ups would last beyond her menstrual cycle and could turn up at any time of the month. Sam found herself bedridden and not working for 6 months.
It was when Sam went into her local pharmacy to refill yet another script when the pharmacist noticed Sam was looking worse and gave her the phone number of an integrative GP. This was when things turned around for Sam, and the beginning of the holistic approach to her health care.
Tune in to find out about Sam's experience with an integrative GP and endocrinologist. Sam discusses her anti-inflammatory diet, meditation, sleeping well, reducing stress and movement/exercise.
Sam has reduced her pain from the level of taking medication after medication and weeks of pain flare ups - to being able to reduce her flare ups and manage with no medication at all!
You can connect with Sam here:
•Instagram: @empowered_holistic_counselling
•Website: https://empoweredholisticcounselling.com.au/
Sam's recommendations:
Endometriosis Specialist:
•Professor Alan Lam
•https://www.sydneycare.com.au/alan-lam/
Integrative GP:
•Dr Sam Rewais
•https://regalmedicalcentre.com.au/
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist:
•Angela Rodwell
•https://www.phytness.com.au/angela-rodwell
Dietician/Nutrition:
•Anne-Marijke Gerretsen (AMG)
•https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/
Pain Management Program:
•https://www.mtwilgaprivate.com.au/Our-Services/Day-Patient-Programs/Pain-Management-Program run by Dr Glen Sheh
Empowered Holistic Counselling & Wellness
•Both face to face and online holistic counselling with a special interest in endometriosis and women's health.
•https://empoweredholisticcounselling.com.au/
Ready to tell your story?
Please connect with me, Tess Thompson:
•Instagram: @myowithme https://www.instagram.com/myowithme/
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Australian Stories of Healing PainBy Tess Thompson