December 18, 2020December 15, 2020

Festive Periods, Bloated Stomachs, and Endometriosis

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

‘Twas the night before Christmas … two years ago. I was wearing my favorite silk pajamas, comfortable slippers, and some fake pearls — because why make it festive, when ... Read more

December 17, 2020December 15, 2020

Is the Elemental Diet the Right SIBO Treatment for Me?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Most of my audience experience bloating. In fact, I polled my Instagram followers last week, and 96% of them voted yes to having a distended stomach. In my opinion, ... Read more

December 11, 2020December 9, 2020

How to Manage Chronic Fatigue: Just Give Up the Fight

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

Do you ever go through periods in your life when nothing seems to work out? You leave the freezer door open overnight, bang your shin twice in a week, ... Read more

December 10, 2020December 8, 2020

My Endo-friendly Christmas Menu

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

How do you navigate eating for endometriosis at Christmas? Thanks to a rise in health food trends, it’s actually becoming easier every year. If you like cooking, there’s even ... Read more

December 4, 2020December 2, 2020

How I’m Exercising to Ease Endometriosis Symptoms This Winter

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

“I exercise, therefore I am.” Nah, it’s more like, “I hurt, therefore I exercise.” Dear readers, I feel like I’m indulging you. A couple weeks ago, I gave you ... Read more

December 3, 2020December 1, 2020

What to Do If You’re Due for Your Period This Christmas

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

I’m due on Boxing Day, the day after Christmas here in the U.K. Yippee. Even for me, a woman now in control of her endometriosis, this is a frightening ... Read more

November 20, 2020November 18, 2020

Endometriosis and the Fear of Becoming a Burden

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

I am temporarily flatsharing with two wonderful human beings. They make me cocktails, cuddle my dog, and include me in any Netflix party. Seeing them lean on each other ... Read more

November 19, 2020November 17, 2020

The Link Between Endometriosis and Allergies

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

For the past 18 months I have felt painfully unwell. Interstitial cystitis, you may assume. Or perhaps small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), or even anxiety. Yes to all three, ... Read more

November 13, 2020November 12, 2020

Weighted Blankets and Other Gadgets for Endometriosis Pain Relief

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

All of a sudden, it’s November. Where I’m at, the temperatures are still mild, and most days are sunny — apart from when it rains horizontally and the winds ... Read more

November 12, 2020November 10, 2020

Healing Isn’t Linear: Lessons From My 4-week Healing Break

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Today is my first day back after a four-week break. I’ve been working for two hours and have already cried. An excruciatingly heavy weight seems to sit on my ... Read more

November 6, 2020November 4, 2020

I’m a One-woman Army Fighting Endometriosis

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

Yesterday was tough. If you’ve read my columns lately or follow me on social media, you’ll know I’m in the process of having all sorts of things tested, including ... Read more

November 5, 2020November 3, 2020

Are Antimicrobial Herbs to Treat SIBO Right for Me?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

If you’ve discovered that the root cause of your endometriosis belly is, in fact, small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), today I will take you through your options for treating ... Read more