Endometriosis Support Group

Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus, typically affecting other organs in the pelvis. The condition can lead to serious health problems, primarily pain and infertility. A major symptom of endometriosis is pain, mostly in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pelvic area.

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fighting4change 01/09/2011

I know some of you have gotten some symptom relief through dietary changes.

This book - Endometriosis: A Key to Healing Through Nutrition by Dian Shepperson Mills - was mentioned on www.angryuterus.com. It has a lot of rave reviews on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Endometriosis-Key-Healing-Through-Nutrition/dp/0007133103/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1294602503&sr=1-1

Just thought I'd mention it in hopes it could help someone here.

deleted_user 01/09/2011

I was diagnosed with celiac disease and am on a gluten-free diet and it has made a world of difference for me and my endo pain. I wish I would have figured thsi out a long time ago.

fighting4change 01/09/2011

That's great to hear!

Since Celiac is an autoimmune disease and women with endo (a possible autoimmune disease) have been shown to have a higher incidence of autoimmune diseases, this makes sense.

I'd be curious about links between autoimmune hypothyroidism and endo since hypothyroidism can cause menstrual problems.

deleted_user 01/20/2011

i have been vegan for about 5 years, and most doctors I go to, and especially my acupuncturist, say that a dairy-free and meat-free diet can really help.

Christine1976 01/22/2011

No dietary changes I've done have really helped. Gluten free helped a little bit...but not enough for the huge amount of money I spent to eat that way...so I didn't continue.

deleted_user 01/22/2011

Gluten free didnt help me much either i just try not to over do the gluten i go half and half. I eat gluten free foods and regular foods.

deleted_user 01/22/2011

I have been on a gluten-free/dairy-free diet for about a month now. It has GREATLY improved my GI symptoms associated with endo. I noticed a difference the first day. I used to have diarrhea and/or painful abdominal cramps every single day. I have only had diarrhea once since I have been on the diet and I have had little to no stomach cramping and pains either.

I tested negative for celiacs (with a blood test) - but still find a great deal of relief in this diet. I also feel like I have more energy than I did before. I really wish I had tried this diet earlier - but I thought it would be too hard. It has been easier than I thought. Also - the results make it easier for me to continue with it.

deleted_user 01/22/2011

IH8Endo- were you on the gluten-free diet when you got the blood test? I was told by my doctor and have done lots of research and if you are on a gluten-free diet during the blood test it come back negative.

deleted_user 01/22/2011

I was not on a gluten-free diet when I was tested. I was surprised the diet helped so much given the results of the test - but it really does.

deleted_user 01/22/2011

Also you can have a negative blood test but still have celiacs or you could be gluten intolerant which means there is no damage to the villi in your small intestines.

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