Endometriosis Diet... Does Anyone Follow This?

I did it... it helped with the pain management issues I had for a while, but it was hard to stick to and so I started adding things back slowly (after about 3 years of following the diet religiously) to see what of those things were pain triggers.

I didn't go on it all at once, either. I started with removing one thing from my diet at a time (dairy was the most difficult) and learning how to cook in new ways. Luckily, I haven't had to live that way forever. My endometriosis went from stage 4 to stage 0 in that time, and I've been able to stay at stage 0 with reintroducing all of those foods.

Good luck!

Quinoa, rice, fish. You can have berries and nuts, also.

There's a cookbook out there, too, but I never bought it. I got a lot of great vegan recipes, without soy, off of the web. If there was an ingredient on the "no no" list, I found a decent substitution. I learned how to take black beans and make a decent burger. I also learned how to make something similar to tuna salad with soy-free veganaise and chick peas and make my own wheat-free breads. It wasn't a cheap way to live, for sure, but It helped when I thought nothing would.

One thing, though. If you really like dairy, and try to switch to rice cheese, it isn't eve a near decent substitution. I was never really able to find one that I could stomach, so for a while I didn't have cheese. That was one of the last things I took out and one of the first things I added back when I decided to reintroduce foods back into my diet. I am a cheese lover, which is why it was so hard for me!

There's a diet for this? Why didn't my doctor tell me? Damn doctors!

ooo there is a diet to help?

http://www.endo-resolved.com/diet.html

I have this i have had two laraposcopys now i am trying to maintain my pain but its so difficult as i have to sometimes do seperate dinners please help em and be my friend x

Endo is a PITA! I have suffered for 12+ years. I did bc continuously for several years, I had 2 surgeries to remove large endometriomas, one where they also removed one of my ovaries which was completely pulverized. Then I had laparoscopy to remove all of the endometriosis tissue. Then this past summer I finally consented and had a total hysterectomy. My advice to anyone who is currently suffering is this: do whatever you can to help alleviate your pain because if you are like me and suffering from daily pain 24/7 that is no way to live. Try the diet. If it works for you then GREAT! it did not work for me. But it's always prudent to try things like that before going to the surgical route if possible.

I was an extreme case but I have found that there are many women in this boat. Many women find relief after pregnancy...in my case I couldn't get pregnant probably because of the endo (no sympathy please, we adopted and I have the worlds best baby and no regrets). after years of insisting I would not give up "my parts" I came to the conclusion that I had no other choice. I found a really really good doctor (on my own through an internet search) and he did the laparascopy to remove the endo tissue & implants which gave me relief for awhile but it all came back. So far the total hysto has been a god-send! I worried over possible side effects but I'm doing great and not a hot flash in sight. whoo hoo.

But I can't stress enough how having the right doc makes all the difference. First you want one that understands this isn't all in your head and that the pain is far beyond a painful period. Then they have to have the most current techniques if you're going to go the surgical route. My surgeon used a blue light in the laparoscopy which helped him find all the endometrial implants. Often when endo starts it is not even visible to the eye under typical laparoscopy -- with this blue light the surgeon was able to see implants because he could see the little network of blood vessels that the endo implant creates to "feed" on. Because even a total hysterectomy is worthless if they leave any endo behind (the endo because it is endometrial tissue can actually supply itself with the estrogen it needs to grow). And you also want a doc that listens to what you want - doesn't push depo on you if that's not what you want to do, etc. Having the right doc can make all the difference. I'm more than happy to recommend mine if anyone is in the Maryland area and looking.

Wishing you all pain free days!!

I was dignosed with this early in 2011, had tha laproscopy done, and now told "its back..
I had no idea that there was a diet for this they just want me to get a hystrorectomy..

I find this very interesting... any more information would be great !!

My wife has had 3 procedures. The doc said her insides were like gorilla glue! Shes been on BC nonstop but now that we are much healthier we are going to see the doc about coming off of it.

I just found all the topics on endo and it is such a relief to hear the stories of others! I will check out the website as soon as I hit 'post'!

I personally found that I didn't have to give up red meat and dairy, I only have to make sure to consume only rBST-free beef and dairy (no hormones given). This more than anything helped my endo pain and flare ups. I have ended up eating pretty close to the endo diet otherwise because giving up grains and most sugar and eating clean resolved a lot of other health issues as well.

I was diagnosed with Endometriosis back in May 2007 by having surgery to explore to find the pain source and confirm diagnosis. Removed a bunch, but not all. Was told it'd be nearly impossible to have kids. Pain was really bad, and was tired of being on meds for the pain. Went on a birth control to help eliminate my periods (and pain) down to 3x a month. About a year and a half later, I ended up getting pregnant. I now have 2 kids and haven't had any issues since (at least so far). I never knew there was a diet either.