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a chronically ill diva!
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Screenshotted directly from my notes app. ❤️‍🩹

This is years of pain, confusion, and questions that eventually led to my endometriosis diagnosis (along with adenomyosis and interstitial cystitis). I get so many DMs and comments asking what symptoms made me suspect endometriosis, so I figured it would be easier to put them all in one post.

These were my personal symptoms, endometriosis can look different for everyone. I hope this helps someone feel a little less alone or gives them the confidence to keep advocating for answers.💛

#endometriosis #endo #womenshealth #chronicillness #chronicallyill by @chronicallyilldiva

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it took 4 years to get my diagnosis of endometriosis.

on average, it typically takes 7-10 years for women to get diagnosed. this is due to lack of awareness, misdiagnosing, and varying symptoms.

never stop fighting for answers.

#endometriosis #chronicillness #endo #endometriosisawareness #chronicallyill #endowarrior #foryou #awareness #womenshealth by @chronicallyilldiva

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suddenly i’m talkative!

sorry if there’s a delay😔 tik tok….

#endometriosis #chronicillness #chronicallyill #womenshealth by @chronicallyilldiva

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getting diagnosed with endometriosis was one of the most validating moments of my life, but it was also one of the hardest.

i finally had answers after years of being dismissed, but i also had to process what those answers meant for my future.
i think we talk a lot about the relief of getting diagnosed, but not enough about the grief, anger, and fear that can come with it.

you can be grateful for answers and still grieve what it took to get them. #chronicallyill #chronicillness #womenshealth #endometriosis #health by @chronicallyilldiva

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Come shop with me for my period AND surgery essentials ❤️‍🩹
#endometriosis #chronicillness #chronicallyill #womenshealth #endo by @chronicallyilldiva

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Happy Dysautonomia Awareness Month!

I don’t talk about my dysautonomia often, but it impacts my life every single day.

Dysautonomia is a term for disorders that affect the autonomic nervous system, the system responsible for automatically regulating things like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, breathing, and body temperature. For example, POTS is a form of dysautonomia!

For some people, something as simple as standing up can cause a dramatic increase in heart rate, dizziness, blood pooling, brain fog, fatigue, or even fainting.

You never know what someone is dealing with behind the scenes. What looks like “fine” on the outside may be someone fighting symptoms you can’t see.

This Dysautonomia Awareness Month, let’s raise awareness, lead with compassion, and remember: be kind and be B.R.A.V.E. #dysautonomia #potssyndrome #chronicillness #chronicallyill #womenshealth @missnvcollegiate @missariajeanette by @chronicallyilldiva

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relief and grief at the same time. #endometriosis #endo #chronicallyill #womenshealth #chronicillness by @chronicallyilldiva

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pain level ≠ severity of the endometriosis.

there’s 4 stages endometriosis is classified under. Stage 4 being the most severe stage. however, pain can be severe during all stages and truly differs patient to patient! #endometriosis #chronicillness #chronicallyill #womenshealth #endo by @chronicallyilldiva

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hopefully it’s not as severe as last time! #endometriosis #chronicillness #chronicallyill #endo #womenshealth by @chronicallyilldiva

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and im not even being dramatic. #endometriosis #chronicillness #chronicallyill #womenshealth #endo by @chronicallyilldiva

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Endo 101: So you think you might have endometriosis… now what?

Getting answers can feel overwhelming when you don’t know where to start. Track your symptoms, find a doctor who understands endometriosis, ask questions, and don’t be afraid to seek another opinion if you feel dismissed.

Your pain deserves to be investigated. Your symptoms deserve to be taken seriously. 🩷

Find a doctor near you here -> https://wulfwomen.com/pages/wulf-women-endometriosis-surgeon-list

#endometriosis #chronicillness #womenshealth #endometriosisawareness #endowarrior by @chronicallyilldiva

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❤️‍🩹 #endometriosis #chronicillness #chronicallyill #womenshealth #endo by @chronicallyilldiva

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