Tag Archives: endo

Endometriosis (because I can’t think of a good title)

Posted on September 9, 2014 by erinparker75

Well hello little ones. Update time. I saw Dr. Mathias 3 weeks ago, and crawled into his office weary and pessimistic, anticipating more dead ends. We addressed the nausea and anxiety and myriad other symptoms which all led back to … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis, Foodie Love, My Life | Tagged anxiety, BEST, birth control, Butorphanal Tartrate, dr mathias, emergency kit, endo, endo friendly recipe blog, endometriosis, energy fields, estrogen, food, gabapentin, genetic code, hormones, insomnia, lupron, nasal spray, nausea, pain, pain meds, period, uterus, vicodin, xanax | 10 Comments

Lupron: my nemesis

Posted on August 14, 2014 by erinparker75

Life has not gotten better since surgery. In fact, it’s getting worse. It’s 4:30AM as I sit here editing this post, preparing to publish it. I’m still awake…like every night. The anxiety keeps my body agitated and steals my sleep. … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis, My Life | Tagged anxiety, birth control, blogs, Dr. Mangal, drugs, endo, endometriosis, hair loss, hormones, insomnia, lupron, mathias, migraines, nausea, period, robin williams, suicide, surgery, xanax | 4 Comments

Laparotomy Prep

Posted on July 7, 2014 by erinparker75

Well, we’re finally here folks. Tomorrow is the big day, so this will be my last post for a bit while I focus on recovery. I can’t believe I have already spent half of 2014 focused entirely on this endo, … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis | Tagged bowel prep, chef, colon, dilaudid, endo, endometriosis, galveston, hospital, laparotomy, liquid diet, movie, moviprep, patience, self love, surgery, uterus | 10 Comments

Point/Counterpoint with Marissa and Erin

Posted on July 2, 2014 by erinparker75

gchat today: Marissa: Can you have fruit after your surgery? I’m looking at recipes that I want to make. Or does it anger the ENDO? Me: as long as it comes with a side of meat Marissa: RAARRRRRRGGGHHHHHH Mmm…Meat sticks. Me: seriously though. i … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis, My Life, random things | Tagged berries, bridge, counterpoint, diet, endo, erin, fruit, marissa, meat, point, protein, salt, surgery, wedding dress | 1 Comment

Congratulations! You Get Diabetes

Posted on June 28, 2014 by erinparker75

This post is very medical and very long, so it might be boring for those of you not in the medical field. Just an FYI. I’d like to add a new doctor to my team: Dr. Mathias, my gastroenterologist. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis | Tagged anxiety, bowel, diabetes, digest, doctor, dr mathias, electrodes, endo, endometriosis, fish oil, gastroenterologist, insomnia, insomniac, insulin, insulin sensitivity, klonopin, medical, minerals, periactin, receptors, serotonin, soapbox, stomach, sugar, xanax | 4 Comments

Rectum Redemption

Posted on June 20, 2014 by erinparker75

Today was a good day: I went to the Chocolate Bar and I had a finger in my bum. It’s the post everyone has been waiting for….just HOW does rectum play into endometriosis?? Well you’re about to learn it all, … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis | Tagged bum, chocolate bar, coffee, colon rectal clinic, digestion, dr snyder, dr sutton, Dr. Mangal, endo, endometriosis, exam, hands, infection, intercourse, knees, med center, nurse, pain, rectum, resident, robot, surgery, vagina, vitals | 5 Comments

Post-operation news

Posted on June 16, 2014 by erinparker75

Dr. Mangal walks into the exam room where my mom and I are sitting and just says, “Oh, Erin…Well, it wasn’t what we thought.” That is not what you want to hear from your surgeon. He sits down next to … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis | Tagged appendix, bipolar, birth control, bladder, bowel, chocolate cyst, colo-rectal, colon, Dr. Mangal, endo, endometriosis, infection, intestines, lupron, organs, ovaries, pain, post op, reproductive system, stage iv, surgeon, surgery, ureters, urologist, uterus, vitamin d | 2 Comments

Eliciting Endo Emotions (alliteration fun)

Posted on June 9, 2014 by erinparker75

I had a full on break down a couple of weeks ago. I was in bed at the end of the day, writing in my journal, when I was overcome with a deluge of emotions that I had kept buried … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis | Tagged anger, asking, dance, disease, emotions, endo, endometriosis, exhausted, family, fear, friends, help, life, love, melissa, pain, receiving, support, surgery, surrender, temporary, travel | 1 Comment

How Endo Uses Food to Ruin Everything in Life

Posted on May 23, 2014 by erinparker75

Dr. Mangal had explained that the 2 main factors in controlling endo post-op are diet and birth control. Diet, because endo and your bowel are closely linked, and birth control to control the hormones that spike during menses. Since mine … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis | Tagged birth control, bowel, cheese, diet, digestive issues, dr mathias, Dr. Mangal, endo, endometriosis, gastroenterologist, gi tract, lake, leaves, medication, pain, periods, snake, surgery, tree, wine | 1 Comment

It’s an Endo Party, and all of my organs are invited

Posted on May 19, 2014 by erinparker75

Endometriosis is a chronic disease. So, this puppy is sticking it out until the end (my death). You can read the scientific definition of it here, or read my quick one below: Endometrium is what lines the inside of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Endometriosis | Tagged blood, chronic, cramps, disease, endo, endometriosis, menstruation, organs, ovary, pain, period, uterus | 2 Comments