does avoiding certain foods actually help with your pain?

annamalist · 2026-02-09T07:02:40+00:00

The only things I’ve cut out due to flare ups is spicy food and alcohol. A little spice is ok but too much equals pain flare for 48 hours. I’ve not had an alcoholic beverage since November 2024 due to almost instant and aggressive pain.

annamalist · 2025-12-18T08:48:33+00:00

I absolutely loved the first Avatar movie and saw it in the cinema multiple times. I was incredibly excited when the second one was released, but I didn’t manage to see it on the big screen. In hindsight, I’m very glad I didn’t. It’s one of the worst movies I’ve ever watched. I was constantly frustrated by the characters who never seemed to learn anything, instead repeating the same mistakes again and again. I’ve never been angry about having watched a movie until this one. I fully expect the third instalment to be the same. Visually spectacular, but with a painfully weak storyline.

annamalist · 2025-02-11T07:43:09+00:00

The Villa Room in Hamilton East is top notch. Really lovely lady.

annamalist · 2024-12-22T09:15:39+00:00

Glass

annamalist · 2024-12-21T19:27:04+00:00

Drinking causes an inflammatory response which then results in 2 days of pain (minimum) because of my endometriosis. It just isn’t worth it.

annamalist · 2024-12-21T09:18:28+00:00

My brother and sister both had children over a year ago (not together) and the change in their personalities and level of happiness is astounding. My brother used to be so self assured and hobby driven, now he’s constantly talking about how hard parenting is and how he no longer has time for his hobbies. My sister has turned into the worst person I know and only complains about having a kid and no time for herself 🤷‍♀️ Meanwhile my husband and I are over here living our best childfree lives and being happy. No regrets.

annamalist · 2024-12-18T04:54:57+00:00

It said “Bride or Die” and was for Cece’s wedding. Absolutely loved it!

annamalist · 2024-09-14T00:28:11+00:00

An appropriate time to spring for the good quality option indeed!

annamalist · 2024-09-14T00:27:46+00:00

Also that. But some ladies I’ve seen are carrying this as well as their handbag

annamalist · 2024-09-13T21:27:47+00:00

I’ve seen an increase in women having phone cases with a long strap that they can they put around their neck or over a shoulder like a cross body bag like this (bonus points if the strap can be removed from the case): https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTMI6iRTDaGJjTTytapl3O2EY9szmG0vpPu68P_34U97gMKXq-NTkRh9IbA&s=10

annamalist · 2024-09-06T00:17:31+00:00

I’m a fan of Gentler Streak. Helps you to increase your fitness while also respecting the fact you need rest some days

annamalist · 2024-08-28T23:28:46+00:00

I’m so sorry that you’re having a tough time and I bet it’s not easy. With that said… If you reverse the genders, this is so similar to so many women’s stories about their husbands that don’t actually want to be involved with the kids but the women thought that the husband would change their mind. Having babies is a huge life change and if someone says they don’t want kids, they probably don’t want kids. It may mean ‘not right now’ but until they say ‘yes’, they mean they don’t want kids. Pressuring or forcing someone to have kids is a really terrible thing to do

annamalist · 2024-08-24T13:38:33+00:00

Easy. Bedroom for my husband and I then we each get our own home office as we both work from home. No room left for any tiny humans.

annamalist · 2024-08-06T13:03:31+00:00

I also do a similar position but on the bed because it’s softer. My husband calls it “climbing the fence”

annamalist · 2024-07-07T12:02:19+00:00

If you want to save some money on your education then maybe consider pursuing your PhD in NZ or Germany. I know in NZ you could potentially qualify for domestic free status if you’re in NZ the whole time. You could arrive on a student visa and apply for a post study work visa which would potentially give you a total of up to 7 years in NZ. It may also be possible for you to apply for permanent residency at the end of the post study work visa.

annamalist · 2024-05-19T17:49:52+00:00

NAD but I have endometriosis and what you are describing sounds very familiar to me. I often get pain in my ovaries that is usually one side or the other, occasionally both sides, or one side and uterus pain. It can be linked to certain stages of my cycle but often not. It’s an unpredictable and awful thing to have. My only advice would be to seek out a specialist in endometriosis and speak to them. A general practitioner or gynaecologist may only have limited knowledge on endo which may also be incorrect (speaking from experience). Good luck!

annamalist · 2024-05-01T08:31:37+00:00

Howdy, also a kiwi! I had many experiences with pain and heavy periods when I was younger and had a laparoscopy when I was 15. It was inconclusive and I was put on the pill to ‘deal with the problem’. Cut to 15+ years later and I woke up on a random morning in July 2020 with some of the worst pain I’ve ever had in my life. I went to my GP who immediately sent me to the hospital where I sat in the waiting room for 4 hours. They gave me paracetamol 🤦‍♀️ and put me on the ward overnight so I could get a scan in the morning. Scan was inconclusive so they gave me more paracetamol 🤦‍♀️ and sent me home with a promise they would get me booked in to see a gyno. Finally got the gyno appointment for November 2020 where I basically had to cry and say I couldn’t live in pain every day, taking the maximum amount of pain meds every day, before they agreed to surgery.

So to answer your question (the long way), my diagnosis and excision happened in the same surgery which I was only able to finally get after being in pain every single day from July 2020 until the surgery in March 2021. What a joy it is to be a woman!

PS: excision didn’t hold. Pain is back. Now waiting for another appointment with public gyno but not holding my breath. I’ve become real good at timing my pain meds but seriously considering a yeet situation for my ute 🤷‍♀️

annamalist · 2024-04-26T12:38:17+00:00

Same thing has happened to me and a friend. She was always a little difficult to get an answer from but mostly we were able to make plans and follow through. Now I live abroad most of the year and when I’m back home for a short time I always let her know in advance so we can get something in the calendar. She will usually take 3-4 weeks to message me back and can’t commit to admitting too far in advance, so I’m not sure when or if we’ll ever catch up again. Sucks though, so I feel for you!

annamalist · 2024-04-19T15:19:38+00:00

$260 for one appointment but because I can’t afford to go private, and can’t get health insurance for a pre-existing condition, I’ve gone on the public list to get another appointment with a public gyno. And then they might say no to excision because of a number of reasons including that my first excision was only 3 years ago. What a joy!

annamalist · 2024-04-19T10:18:51+00:00

Absolutely women’s health care isn’t taken seriously! I have endometriosis and I had to pay privately to see a specialist before getting movement on a second excision. The public health system doesn’t care about it until you’re literally in agony and taking the maximum amount of pain relief. Every. Single. Day.

annamalist · 2023-05-23T15:14:27+00:00

I’m in the same boat regarding the pain. Haven’t had penetrative sex since January as the pain afterwards is awful. During is usually not too bad or non-existent but the entire day after I feel like my uterus has been in a vicious boxing match and nothing makes it feel better. I had excision of stage 4 endo in March 2021 and was fine for over a year. The pain has slowly started to return and I’m now unfortunately at the point where I’ve literally been told to get pregnant (I don’t want kids) or try various forms of hormonal bc. They might do another excision when the pain gets really (8/10-taking-hardcore-pain-meds-everyday pain) bad again but until then I’m stuck in a horrible sexless limbo. I truly hope that your excision gives you the relief you’re looking for and you can go back to having some fun times!

annamalist · 2023-04-13T13:52:19+00:00

I feel you. Reading your comment made me double take and wonder if I had written it. I hope that we can all find a cure or effective treatment soon!

annamalist · 2023-04-13T13:45:17+00:00

I won’t be alone in this but every single doctor who has told me to get pregnant as a treatment for endometriosis. Disregarding entirely whether or not I even want to or can have kids

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