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 are ... 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 chest. ... 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 my ... 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 it ... Read more

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020

Kidney Failure: The Endometriosis Plot Twist of Nightmares

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

It’s spooky season, and like every year, I have mixed feelings. I’m an introvert, so the idea of strange kids coming to my front door horrifies me. I’m not OK ... Read more

October 29, 2020October 27, 2020

4 Autumnal Lattes With Anti-inflammatory Benefits

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

In my eyes, fall is the season for lattes and winter the season for hot chocolates. Despite not loving chain coffee shops, I previously couldn’t help but feel a pang ... Read more

October 23, 2020October 21, 2020

How Can We Talk About Periods Better?

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

Bleeding is not the nicest of topics, but when you’re born with ovaries, discussing it can become as natural as a moth flying through the window. Yet, when I was ... Read more

October 22, 2020October 20, 2020

My Favorite Anti-inflammatory Meals for the Fall

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Pumpkin lattes are about to be the new Instagram trend, and a warm bowl or mug of something is pretty much all most of us can think about. I love ... Read more

October 16, 2020October 15, 2020

Thoughts and Anxiety When Something Doesn’t Feel Right

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

I am awake at 5:43 a.m., way before my alarm is due to go off. That’s when everything comes crumbling down. It doesn’t matter if I had nice dreams or ... Read more

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

Anti-inflammatory and Low-sugar Swaps for Your Period Cravings

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

My endometriosis is under control. In fact, most of the time I either have pain-free or low-pain periods — that is, unless I eat my trigger foods. If you’ve followed ... Read more

October 9, 2020October 8, 2020

As Endometriosis Patients, Our Mental Health Should Be Our Priority

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

Editor’s note: This column briefly mentions depression and thoughts of suicide. Resources for help are listed at the end of the column. As a kid growing up in the ’90s, ... Read more

October 8, 2020October 6, 2020

Are Antibiotics to Treat SIBO Right for Me?

Columns, Living with Endo- a Column By Jessica Duffin

Are you feeling totally overwhelmed about your SIBO treatment options? There are three specific treatment options for SIBO: antibiotics, antimicrobial herbs, and the elemental diet. To help you make your ... Read more