August 7, 2020August 4, 2020

The Nightmare of Living With Undiagnosed PMDD

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

Editor’s note: This column discusses depression and suicide. If you need help, please use the contact information at the end of the column.  There are many kinds of monsters. ... Read more

August 6, 2020August 4, 2020

What Do Your SIBO Results Mean?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

So you finally took the plunge. You did the prep diet, you took the breath test, and you now have your small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) results in your ... Read more

July 31, 2020July 28, 2020

Is Endometriosis Behind My Worst Personality Traits?

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

I am kneeling on the floor. Jarvis, my sausage dog, is hiding under the table. One of my shoes is a few meters away; I am wearing the other ... Read more

July 30, 2020July 28, 2020

When Your Healing Routines Become Harmful

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

It’s 10 a.m. on a Monday morning and I just finished a wholesome yet decadent breakfast before sitting down to start my workday. This isn’t my usual habit. Normally, ... Read more

July 24, 2020July 21, 2020

On the Move With Endometriosis: Suitcases, Face Masks, and Fatigue

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

I am writing from Pamplona, a town in northern Spain, known for its bullfighting festivals — which I’m not into — and its meaty pintxos — which I’m also ... Read more

July 23, 2020July 21, 2020

My Primary Pillars of Healing With Endometriosis

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Managing endometriosis can feel incredibly complex at times, though the approach to healing doesn’t have to be. This week I wanted to give you a breakdown of some of ... Read more

July 17, 2020July 14, 2020

Embracing the Imperfect Life

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

I’m sitting outside with my neighbor. It’s July, and in Madrid it is very hot. It’s a dry heat that you feel rising up from the ground beneath your ... Read more

July 16, 2020July 14, 2020

What You Need to Know Before Testing for SIBO

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

You’re fed up of being asked if you’re pregnant. You’re tired of feeling nauseous, full, and bloated. Your life is dictated by your IBS symptoms. While we may chalk ... Read more

July 10, 2020July 7, 2020

A Young Girl’s Guide to Chronic Illness

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

My columns are for anyone living with a period that is screwing up their life. This also is a safe place for those indirectly affected by endometriosis, or anyone ... Read more

July 9, 2020July 7, 2020

After 7 Months, My Bladder Pain Is Finally Easing

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Dear Reader, On Saturday I ate tomatoes and limes, watched a movie, and went to bed. Rewind a couple of weeks and my account to you would have been ... Read more

July 2, 2020June 30, 2020

How Anxiety Has Dictated My Health Recovery

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

How do you step off an ill-fated roller coaster when it’s still in motion? I recently shared my suspicion that I am struggling with HPA axis dysfunction, on top ... Read more

June 26, 2020June 24, 2020

How PTSD and Endometriosis Became Closely Linked in My Life

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

Trigger warning: This column contains descriptions of endometriosis that some readers may find upsetting. June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day. Most of us will experience a traumatic event at ... Read more