What is heartburn caused by and how to get rid of acid reflux? What is heartburn caused by? Before we answer these questions we need to answer this – what is heartburn and acid reflux? Is there a difference? The short answer is yes – there is a difference. Heartburn is “the burning feeling” that … Read more
7 Signs of caregiver burnout. What are these 7 Signs of caregiver burnout? Here are the 7 signs of caregiver burnout in a nutshell: Caring for a loved one… The 7 signs of caregiver burnout can be easily missed by those who care for their loved ones… If you are caring for a loved one … Read more
Cramping with ovulation. Is it endometriosis? Cramping with ovulation… Is cramping with ovulation normal? Well, you may experience mild cramps or pain around the time of ovulation, but not every woman will have cramping pain during that time. Additionally, even if you regularly experience cramps with ovulation, you won’t necessarily feel them every month. This … Read more
Checklist for Fibromyalgia Symptoms (Updated 7th Aug 2025) As the husband of a woman who lives with fibromyalgia and endometriosis, I’ve learned, sometimes the hard way, how invisible pain can break someone down without a single outward sign. And how critical it is for partners like me to step up, not just emotionally, but with … Read more
Fibromyalgia and endometriosis. My wife, M, suffers from fibromyalgia and endometriosis. Primarily she was diagnosed with endometriosis and fibromyalgia was just another physiological process that affected her afterward. How common is it to be struggling with multiple medical conditions? When it comes to chronic illness, many women experience just that. “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND IT … Read more
How to cope with a chronically ill spouse? So, how to cope with a chronically ill spouse? So, how to cope with a chronically ill spouse? I can summarize it in one sentence – focus on changing yourself rather than “fixing” your partner’s health. It’s not easy to cope! I hear you say, “it’s easier … Read more
Acute vs chronic pain. All you need to know! Acute vs chronic pain. The difference between acute vs chronic pain is that after acute pain goes away, you can go on with life as usual. Chronic pain, however, is pain that is ongoing and usually lasts longer than six months. Here are the main differences: … Read more
Samantha’s story. Samantha’s story. Endometriosis is a disease that occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining is found in other places in the body. The gold standard of treatment for endometriosis is excision surgery. Symptoms of the disease include pelvic pain, painful bowel movements, painful intercourse, nausea, vomiting, irregular periods, infertility, as well as … Read more
Letters from a husband of a chronically ill wife: for their loved ones with endometriosis. Letters to my wife… Letters from a husband of a chronically ill wife is a guide for all the supporters who care for their loved ones with endometriosis. I decided to write this article to spread awareness about the unspoken … Read more
How to explain endometriosis pain to a guy? (Updated 14th Oct 2024) Many women ask themselves this question because we (men) speak an entirely different language and do not think in the same way women do. We don’t even experience pain in the same way, and despite these ongoing “wokey theories”, we DO NOT have … Read more