{"id":7867,"date":"2018-03-15T10:55:42","date_gmt":"2018-03-15T17:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/does-a-hysterectomy-cure-endometriosis\/"},"modified":"2021-08-18T02:57:34","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T02:57:34","slug":"what-do-you-wish-your-friends-and-family-knew-about-endometriosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/what-do-you-wish-your-friends-and-family-knew-about-endometriosis\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do You Wish Your Friends and Family Knew About Endometriosis?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”color:#333;”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/What-Do-You-Wish-Your-Friends-and-Family-Knew-About-Endometriosis.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.0.11″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_padding=”15px||||false|false”]Endometriosis<\/a> is a difficult disorder to have to deal with \u2013 physically and emotionally. If you have a loved one that has been diagnosed with endo \u2013 they need you now more than ever. But even if you\u2019re looking for ways to support them, sometimes it can be hard to know where to start.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″]For Endometriosis Awareness Month, we\u2019ve decided to reach out to our network of endo sisters for their input. Who better to lend their expert advice on endo support than women and girls that are currently battling it? We\u2019ll be breaking down their answers into a series of blog posts designed to help the loved ones and caretakers of those with endometriosis. Together, we can make a difference in the lives and outlook for those affected by this painful disorder.\n\nToday, we\u2019re tackling the question: What do you wish your friends and family knew about endometriosis? Keep reading for tons of valuable insight from these brave endo warriors \u2013 and check back soon as we dive into more of their responses in future blog posts.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”blog-heading-style1″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″]What do you wish your friends and family knew about endometriosis?[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_padding=”15px||||false|false”]\"\"\u201cEndometriosis is a complex and difficult disease in which tissue similar to but not the same as the uterine lining is found throughout the pelvis and body. It is not as simple as bad cramps or heavy periods. Some days I have horrible pain. Some days I do not have so much pain. I accomplish a lot given the physical circumstances. I run a business. I care for my elderly parents. I am a National Tennis Champion and I help others with the disease every day. I wish my friends and family would realize that endometriosis leaves its imprint on your pelvis and your heart long after the disease is excised. It takes a multidisciplinary approach to endometriosis. I am better but I am by no means \u201cfixed\u201d and it is hard every single day\u2013even on the good days.\u201d -Dr. Sallie Sarrel[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″]\"\"\u201cEndometriosis is such a hidden disease, both in the sense of the individual and of the condition itself. Despite its incidence, very few people can tell you any facts about endometriosis. Compare this to asthma or diabetes, and the difference is clear. I would love to see a day where friends and family would know what endometriosis is, know the impact it has on its sufferers and for them to help us act as advocates for this disease.\u201d \u2013 Kathleen King[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″]\"Casey-Berna-Endometriosis-Awareness-II-e1521148449778\"\u201cI wish my friends and family knew that endometriosis can be incredibly challenging to treat. Endometriosis can be a very complex disease to manage which is only compounded by diagnostic delays, delays in getting quality surgical care, and concurrent diseases that patients sometimes struggle with. I wish my family and friends knew that there isn\u2019t an easy fix to make it all better. There is no cure.\u201d \u2013 Casey Berna, Endometriosis Counselor and Patient Advocate[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_padding=”||15px||false|false”]\"\"\u201cThat the best way to comfort and help me is to continue to be supportive and to continue to validate my pain. \u201c \u2013 Kate Schneider[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_padding=”30px||||false|false”]\"\"\u201cIf you think you\u2019re tired of hearing me complain about pain, imagine how tired I am of hearing myself complain about pain. A lot of women with endometriosis say that they would never wish this disease on their worst enemy. I wish my friends and family could experience endo for just one day, so they could realize how strong we women with endometriosis are.\u201d \u2013 Melissa Tison[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″]\"\"\u201cIt\u2019s not just \u201cbad cramps.\u201d It\u2019s not me being overdramatic. It is pain throughout my body, radiating from a central spot, and there are days that the pain of the cramps are equivalent to being in labor. Headaches, sweating, nausea, purely from the pain. It\u2019s also not curable, and ibuprofen \u2013 even prescription meds \u2013 can only do so much.\u201d \u2013 Lydia Bowers[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″]\"\"\u201cI wish my friends and family knew how frustrating endometriosis is. More than understanding what the disease is physically, I wish they understood the emotional side of it and that it really affects the mind as much as the body.\u201d \u2013 Kate Priest[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_padding=”15px||||false|false”]\"\"\u201cSo many things! In a nutshell though, I wish they knew that it can be more painful than natural childbirth (it was for me) \u2013 and that the pain can be 24\/7. I wish they knew it is more than just \u201cbad periods\u201d and that it is absolutely not normal to have debilitating pelvic pain \u2013 either during your period or other times of the month. I also wish they knew that there is definitely hope \u2013 expert excision with an advanced surgeon can be literally life changing and freeing from endometriosis symptoms, often with long term results and with retention \u2013 and even improvement of fertility.\u201d \u2013 Rebecca Gibson[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″]\"\"\u201cI wish that my family and friends realized that I didn\u2019t do anything wrong to get it. It is a hormone imbalance, not a curse.\u201d \u2013 Dr Allegra Hart[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.0.11″ custom_padding=”10px||||false|false”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.0.11″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″]As we spoke with each of these unique women, we were amazed by their wide ranging answers. But more than their differences \u2013 we found ourselves identifying common threads. Endometriosis affects women differently, but many commonalities can be found in their need for support. If you have a friend or loved one who has been diagnosed with endo: validate their pain, put yourself in their shoes, offer to lend a hand or a caring ear, and stay by their side. Every bit of support can help make the difference for a brighter future.\n\nTara and the BPP team[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.11″]Hey Endo Sisters and supporters! When you shop Be Prepared Period, you can feel good knowing you\u2019re supporting a business that supports Endometriosis research. Shop using the link below, and we\u2019ll donate 5% of proceeds to the Endometriosis Research Center. 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Endometriosis is a difficult disorder to have to deal with \u2013 physically and emotionally. If you have a loved one that has been diagnosed with endo \u2013 they need you now more than ever. But even if you\u2019re looking for ways to support them, sometimes it can be hard to know where to start.For Endometriosis […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" specialty=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_css_main_element=\"color:#333;\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_3\" specialty_columns=\"2\" _builder_version=\"3.25\" custom_padding=\"|||\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=\"2_3\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/What-Do-You-Wish-Your-Friends-and-Family-Knew-About-Endometriosis.jpg\" align=\"center\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" custom_padding=\"15px||||false|false\"]Endometriosis<\/a> is a difficult disorder to have to deal with \u2013 physically and emotionally. If you have a loved one that has been diagnosed with endo \u2013 they need you now more than ever. But even if you\u2019re looking for ways to support them, sometimes it can be hard to know where to start.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"]For Endometriosis Awareness Month, we\u2019ve decided to reach out to our network of endo sisters for their input. Who better to lend their expert advice on endo support than women and girls that are currently battling it? We\u2019ll be breaking down their answers into a series of blog posts designed to help the loved ones and caretakers of those with endometriosis. Together, we can make a difference in the lives and outlook for those affected by this painful disorder.\n\nToday, we\u2019re tackling the question: What do you wish your friends and family knew about endometriosis? Keep reading for tons of valuable insight from these brave endo warriors \u2013 and check back soon as we dive into more of their responses in future blog posts.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=\"blog-heading-style1\" _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"]What do you wish your friends and family knew about endometriosis?[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" custom_padding=\"15px||||false|false\"]\"\"\u201cEndometriosis is a complex and difficult disease in which tissue similar to but not the same as the uterine lining is found throughout the pelvis and body. It is not as simple as bad cramps or heavy periods. Some days I have horrible pain. Some days I do not have so much pain. I accomplish a lot given the physical circumstances. I run a business. I care for my elderly parents. I am a National Tennis Champion and I help others with the disease every day. I wish my friends and family would realize that endometriosis leaves its imprint on your pelvis and your heart long after the disease is excised. It takes a multidisciplinary approach to endometriosis. I am better but I am by no means \u201cfixed\u201d and it is hard every single day\u2013even on the good days.\u201d -Dr. Sallie Sarrel[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"]\n\n\"\"\u201cEndometriosis is such a hidden disease, both in the sense of the individual and of the condition itself. Despite its incidence, very few people can tell you any facts about endometriosis. Compare this to asthma or diabetes, and the difference is clear. I would love to see a day where friends and family would know what endometriosis is, know the impact it has on its sufferers and for them to help us act as advocates for this disease.\u201d \u2013 Kathleen King\n\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"]\n\n\"Casey-Berna-Endometriosis-Awareness-II-e1521148449778\"\u201cI wish my friends and family knew that endometriosis can be incredibly challenging to treat. Endometriosis can be a very complex disease to manage which is only compounded by diagnostic delays, delays in getting quality surgical care, and concurrent diseases that patients sometimes struggle with. I wish my family and friends knew that there isn\u2019t an easy fix to make it all better. There is no cure.\u201d \u2013 Casey Berna, Endometriosis Counselor and Patient Advocate\n\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" custom_padding=\"||15px||false|false\"]\"\"\u201cThat the best way to comfort and help me is to continue to be supportive and to continue to validate my pain. \u201c \u2013 Kate Schneider[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" custom_padding=\"30px||||false|false\"]\"\"\u201cIf you think you\u2019re tired of hearing me complain about pain, imagine how tired I am of hearing myself complain about pain. A lot of women with endometriosis say that they would never wish this disease on their worst enemy. I wish my friends and family could experience endo for just one day, so they could realize how strong we women with endometriosis are.\u201d \u2013 Melissa Tison[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"]\"\"\u201cIt\u2019s not just \u201cbad cramps.\u201d It\u2019s not me being overdramatic. It is pain throughout my body, radiating from a central spot, and there are days that the pain of the cramps are equivalent to being in labor. Headaches, sweating, nausea, purely from the pain. It\u2019s also not curable, and ibuprofen \u2013 even prescription meds \u2013 can only do so much.\u201d \u2013 Lydia Bowers[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"]\"\"\u201cI wish my friends and family knew how frustrating endometriosis is. More than understanding what the disease is physically, I wish they understood the emotional side of it and that it really affects the mind as much as the body.\u201d \u2013 Kate Priest[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" custom_padding=\"15px||||false|false\"]\"\"\u201cSo many things! In a nutshell though, I wish they knew that it can be more painful than natural childbirth (it was for me) \u2013 and that the pain can be 24\/7. I wish they knew it is more than just \u201cbad periods\u201d and that it is absolutely not normal to have debilitating pelvic pain \u2013 either during your period or other times of the month. I also wish they knew that there is definitely hope \u2013 expert excision with an advanced surgeon can be literally life changing and freeing from endometriosis symptoms, often with long term results and with retention \u2013 and even improvement of fertility.\u201d \u2013 Rebecca Gibson[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\"]\"\"\u201cI wish that my family and friends realized that I didn\u2019t do anything wrong to get it. 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