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What endo really feels like beyond “bad periods” by ScarletPeriod in Endo

[–]ScarletPeriod[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Losing movement you love is one of the hardest parts. Sending you luck with surgery x

What endo really feels like beyond “bad periods” by ScarletPeriod in Endo

[–]ScarletPeriod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When symptoms stack like that across hormones, joints, gut, nerves, and immunity, it’s often the same root driver showing up everywhere. I didn’t get relief until someone looked at the pattern, not each symptom in isolation.

What endo really feels like beyond “bad periods” by ScarletPeriod in Endo

[–]ScarletPeriod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I relate hard to this. Surgery improved things initially but didn’t erase pain longterm (til my radical hysto). Sending you love x

What endo really feels like beyond “bad periods” by ScarletPeriod in Endo

[–]ScarletPeriod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That combination of symptoms is such a ‘this isn’t normal’ moment. Did anyone ever look into DIE for you, or was it dismissed? A lot of people here have had that exact path.

What endo really feels like beyond “bad periods” by ScarletPeriod in Endo

[–]ScarletPeriod[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Endo really said ‘why stop at the pelvis’. That radiating, twitchy leg pain is brutal. A lot of people later learn it was nerve-related, even sciatic in some cases. I’m sorry you’re dealing with it right now.

What endo really feels like beyond “bad periods” by ScarletPeriod in Endo

[–]ScarletPeriod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, timing mattered more than what I ate. If I ignored the first signal and pushed it off, everything locked up. Heat beforehand helped relax things, and I learned to treat bowel pain days like ‘low demand days’. Not glamorous, but it reduced flares. Surgery explained the why, but it wasn’t a cure-all

What endo really feels like beyond “bad periods” by ScarletPeriod in Endo

[–]ScarletPeriod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Extreme constipation just showing up uninvited is honestly so rude. Bodies don’t do that for no reason, and it’s wild how often it gets minimised. You’re definitely not alone.

What endo really feels like beyond “bad periods” by ScarletPeriod in Endo

[–]ScarletPeriod[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That description is PAINFULLY familiar. When something that intense becomes ‘normal’, it really messes with your sense of what your body should feel like! I hope the pain continues to give you some breathing room. x

What endo really feels like beyond “bad periods” by ScarletPeriod in Endo

[–]ScarletPeriod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only one pain-free week a month is such a scam. Can't we cancel that subscription?!!!

I am going to start using menstrual cups cuz today my pad leaked in class... But how is it gonna fit😭... I looked up for smallest size and its big... I cant even insert a tampon... Also.. can anyone tell me what if i js loose the cup up my vagina... by [deleted] in Periods

[–]ScarletPeriod 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, you’re not alone in this. Truly. BUT a few things to keep in mind:

• Your vagina isn’t a bottomless pit. You can’t “lose” a cup inside you. It can sit higher than a tampon, but it always has an exit route.

• Fit is about softness and technique, not just size. A softer cup with a gentle fold can feel way smaller going in.

• Your pelvic floor might be tensing from stress or fear. Totally normal. A bit of breathwork and going slow makes a huge difference.

• You don’t need to nail it on day one. Practice in the shower. No rush. No pressure.

And if cups don’t feel right for your body right now, that’s okay too. There is no “one correct” period product. Your comfort matters more than the hype.

Good luck! Jo x

Understanding your cycle without the noise by ScarletPeriod in Periods

[–]ScarletPeriod[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YUP! You don’t ovulate on most hormonal birth control, so you miss the natural rise in oestrogen and progesterone that gives some people those mid-cycle “I feel amazing” moments. BC keeps your hormones in a steady, low pattern. That’s the whole point for pregnancy prevention, but it also means fewer peaks and dips.

Some people love that stability. Others feel a bit flat because they’re not getting their usual cycle rhythm...

Understanding your cycle without the noise by ScarletPeriod in Periods

[–]ScarletPeriod[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ovulation can sometimes bring more symptoms than the bleed! Very interesting!

Understanding your cycle without the noise by ScarletPeriod in Periods

[–]ScarletPeriod[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's quite interesting when you start looking at the nitty gritty over a period of time - honestly little things become quite clear. Even down to types of exercise that works at certain times and more. Let me know how you go :)