Erika is from Ontario, CA. She is 26 years old and just finished University. She is aspiring to be an actress so she can help spread more awareness about Endo.  She had pain from the start with her period that transitioned into daily pain, as well as other health complications mostly in the GI area, and was diagnosed with IBS. One day in University was doubled over in pain and took a cab to the ER and had an appendectomy, her Appendix had Endo lesions, this is when she diagnosed with Endo, the ER doctor did not know much about Endo but she moved forward to find a doctor who could help her understand the disease deeper as well as the internet. 

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Lisa had pain early on and her guidance counselor in High School suggested it may be Endometriosis but soon after that Lisa was pregnant with her first child, not knowing what Endo was at this time she fought through her pain for many years until it began to be consistent daily. Second-guessing herself with three small children at home, she still knew something was off as her sex was very painful so she began to see a myriad of doctors. She had a diagnostic surgery and confirmed she, in fact, did have Endo. But after this surgery, she began to feel worse.  She found an Endo specialist and was also diagnosed with Pelvic Congestion Syndrome...she had a procedure this..listen in to hear about it. Now she waits to have excision surgery as her procedure was canceled due to COVID-19.

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Lily lives in Sunny, California. She is a Registered Dietitian and a Masters of Science!! (She is wicked smart!) I was very excited to chat with her because I have questions about diet, exercise, and products that people with Endo should use to help ease our inflammation. 

If you want to listen to Lily's tips skip to 52:00. 

* Trigger warning,  fertility, miscarriage, pregnancy discussed in this episode.

I asked Lily to share her journey first before we got into her advice. Lily has stage II Endo.  Her pain started early on and was very severe on the first day of her period. She went on birth control for many years, and her period did not come back for 2 years.  Once it did return she was not in a great deal of pain but it did begin to build a few years later. Her symptoms intensified but she thought this was normal. 

In her late 20's she wanted to begin to grow her family this is when she really started to notice that something was off.  An ectopic pregnancy leads her to her Endo diagnosis after she had a miscarriage 8 months prior.  At this point, she still did not really understand what Endo means. 

Listen in to hear her full journey, and how she is going to have excision surgery soon. 

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** please excuse the sound hiccups, the Wifi in Kuwait was a bit weaker at this time.  Always learning and trying to get better with the podcast and audio. Thank you for understanding!

Jen was on birth control for many years due to pain with her period at a young age.  She had bowel issues for as long as she can remember and was diagnosed with IBS and following that when her pain was not going away a kidney infection. Listen to her story and misinformation that her doctor told her. She had back to back surgeries (ablation) three procedures in two years.  She did say it did help reduce her symptoms. 

She has adenomyosis as well. On her 4th surgery, the doctor sees endo on her bowel. She is not warned about how serious this can be.  

She tried six IVF procedures after this surgery.  

Her bowel pain became unbearable. 

Listen in to hear her journey. 

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Lindsey from E-Motion in Alberta, CA comes to chat with us today about our pelvic health, mental health and excellent information pelvic floor therapy, mental health and how she began to recognize Endo in her patients.  She has a deep understanding of the pelvis.  As well as a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy & Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with Distinction. We had a great conversation about how important pelvic health is to people suffering from Endo.   You can find out more here: https://www.e-motiontherapy.com 

Pelvic Power FB Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/193862968358482/

Healthy, Happy & Able Speaker Series (FREE) Apr 28 - May 1, must be registered to access the content   https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e99bb77deb00300266bc91a 

Living Well with Pelvic Pain - 6 Week Online Program - The waitlist is open and we will be opening the doors in Late May 2020 for a first week in June start date! https://emotiontherapy.vipmembervault.com/

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Ashley suffered for many years before she knew she had Endometriosis. Once she discovered she has Endo she had an ablation surgery, learned more about pelvic floor dysfunction as well as learned of other medical issues on this journey.  An incredible journey of strength that has to lead her to a BIG surprise, a miracle that answered what she was looking for one week before meeting with an excision specialist. 

* Trigger warning, Pregnancy discussed in this episode. 

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** Please note we do not endorse anything illegal at The Cycle. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Talk to your doctor before using any medications.  We would never want you to get hurt. Not enough is known about this subject. ** 

Listen in as I catch up with my friend Adam again after the CBD/THC podcast. He’s been living in Northern California for 12 years and building a vast knowledge about Micro Dosing, Super Food Mushrooms, and Cold Plunge and how it can help us reduce our pain and suffering. 

I found some great info here. https://www.thecut.com/2018/05/microdosing-guide-and-explainer.html 

If you want to reach out to him for help or details DM him on Instagram @hummingbird_medicinals.

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