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December 5, 2019December 3, 2019

I’m Making Progress in Addressing My Interstitial Cystitis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

A while back I told you about my endeavor to begin managing interstitial cystitis (IC) in addition to endometriosis. I had been ignoring my IC for a while and taking ... Read more

November 22, 2019November 20, 2019

Sometimes Saying Thank You Is the Hardest Thing

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

As a writer, there are so many things I wish I’d written: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “Americanah,” the pilot of “Fleabag,” or a song by my favorite band, HAIM. “Hallelujah” was ... Read more

November 21, 2019November 19, 2019

Anti-inflammatory Snack Ideas

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Have you ever been fired up to make a change in your life, then found that you had no idea where to start? Or that it became so difficult to ... Read more

November 15, 2019November 13, 2019

How I Manage My Hormonal Acne

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

I never had acne as a teenager, but for most of my adulthood, keeping my skin as clear as possible has become an essential part of my routine. Acne can ... Read more

November 14, 2019November 12, 2019

After 3 Physiotherapy Sessions, I’m Thrilled with My Progress

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I recently attended my third physiotherapy appointment. I’m astonished by the difference in my pain levels, comfort, and overall well-being since my first session. I’ve seen progress in the following ... Read more

November 8, 2019November 6, 2019

What I Learned After Two Years Of Dietary Changes

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

Sometimes all I can think about is food. My brain is either wondering what’s for dinner, or trying to remember whether I have enough chocolate to bake cookies. It’s no ... Read more

November 7, 2019November 5, 2019

It’s Time We Built a Community for Our Fellow Endo Warriors

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

A secret group of endo entrepreneurs exists out there. Three of my friends have endometriosis. Another, who had chronic thrush (candidiasis) for years, trained to be a herbalist to help ... Read more

November 1, 2019October 29, 2019

The Loneliness That Comes with Chronic Illness

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

I’m on a train, on my way to see a specialist in London. I’m cold but am somehow sweating. I have a book with me, but I lack the focus ... Read more

October 31, 2019October 29, 2019

What I’ve Learned About Myself and Endo While Writing My First Book

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I just finished writing my first e-book, which comes in at 31,719 words on 154 pages. Well, when I say “finished,” I mean that it’s 97 percent complete. I’m sending ... Read more

October 25, 2019October 22, 2019

Lessening the Impact of Checkups on Our Mental Health

Columns, Dachshunds & Duvets - a Column by Jessie Madrigal-Fletcher

A few weeks back, I wrote about the invasive side of endometriosis treatment. There’s no avoiding feeling cold when you’re half-naked, but it also entails elements of shame, a feeling ... Read more