81. Debilitating migraines, back pain and heavy cycles, without cramps and a long delay in diagnosis.
Join me today as I chat with Connie, who had excruciating migraines, back pain, and heavy cycles. She did not experience painful cramps until later in life. How it took her almost 15 years to get a diagnosis and her path to getting there, and some of the treatment options she tried. Thanks to Connie for sharing her story. Want to watch the show on YouTube? https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaBou Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback, please reach out via my website, www.melissaboudreau.com or DM me @https://www.instagram.com/melisbou/ Thank you SO much for your support and time. Please consider subscribing and writing us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify podcasts. It helps us get more awareness and with guests agreeing to come on! Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback, please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau.com or DM me @https://www.instagram.com/melisbou/
26 Feb 20231h 2min
79. Tips to help manage your endo symptoms and what about endo & menopause with, Dr. Fenske.
Board-certified gynecologist and integrative health expert Suzanne Fenske, MD, FACOG, joins me on the show. She provides holistic medical care to optimize patients’ health at TārāMD in Lenox Hill, Manhattan, in New York City. Using a functional approach, Dr. Fenske applies her broad medical expertise to treat complex conditions, including hormone imbalances, endometriosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Dr. Fenske uses her unique combination of advanced training to provide unmatched care in hormone therapy for perimenopause and menopause, SoLā for pelvic pain, and functional medicine for various gynecological conditions. She also contributes to peer-reviewed studies, news articles, and national conferences. Check out her website: https://www.taramd.com/ Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/taramd4women Want to watch it on YouTube? http://tiny.cc/6cx6t Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback, please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau.com or DM me @https://www.instagram.com/melisbou/ Thank you SO much for your support and time. Please consider subscribing and writing us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify podcasts. It helps us get more awareness and with guests agreeing to come on!
8 Jan 20231h 1min
77. Advocating to be taken serious as a teenager with endometriosis.
In this show, I chat with Kelly, 20 years old and from Wisconsin. We discussed her story and how she did not have pain with her cycles but very heavy bleeding and fatigue, and she knew something was off. We chat about how doctors did not take her seriously and how this can challenge teenagers. Her path to getting diagnosed, how she feels now, and a more natural approach for endo. Want to watch it on YouTube? http://tiny.cc/6cx6t Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback, please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau.com or DM me @https://www.instagram.com/melisbou/ Thank you SO much for your support and time. Please consider subscribing and writing us a 5-star review on Apple or Spotify podcasts. It helps us get more awareness and with guests agreeing to come on!
3 Dec 202235min
76. A 20 year fight with endometriosis, IC, SIBO and advocating for herself. This is Jen's Story.
In this show, I chat with Jen from Denver, CO. She has been fighting endo for 20 years - we chat about her endo journey, multiple surgeries, SIBO, IC and much more. Listen in to hear her full story and her tips on what she has learned over the past 20 years of fighting. Want to watch it on YouTube? http://tiny.cc/6cx6t Thank you for listening to and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau.com. Thank you for your support and time. Please consider subscribing and writing us a review on Apple podcasts it really helps us get more awareness and with guests agreeing to come on! You can do that here! http://tiny.cc/f74onz
4 Nov 20221h 7min
75. This Pain is NOT Normal. The long path to endometriosis diagnosis. Rachell 27, nurse, shares her story.
In this show I chat with Rachell from Denver, CO. She is 27 years old and a nurse, who is passionate about mental health. She shares the years of pain, suffering, and being told her pain was normal. Not to mention years of multiple birth controls and even taking two versions of BC at one time. She knew something was off but nothing was ever found until a doctor later in her search mentioned endometriosis. Want to watch it on YouTube? http://tiny.cc/6cx6t Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau.com. Thank you for your support and time. Please consider subscribing and writing us a review on Apple podcasts it really helps us get more awareness and with guests agreeing to come on! You can do that here! http://tiny.cc/f74onz
10 Okt 202252min
74. Living in service of others, founding Endo Black and living with endometriosis. Lauren R. Kornegay
Lauren R. Kornegay, founder of Endo Black joins us this month. Diagnosed with endometriosis at the age of 20, Lauren experienced the pain, struggles, exhaustion, and confusion that accompany the disorder. This led her on a search to find someone that looked like her, who was also dealing with endometriosis. Having previously searched social media, websites, and other avenues, she knew something had to change. Her mother always told her, “If there’s a void, fill it, and if you want something done, do it yourself.” Lauren believes in “creating a space where there is no space.” So in October of 2015, Lauren established Endo Black, Inc., a platform designed to connect African American women and women of color affected by endometriosis. Join us today as she talks about her endo story, living a life of service, and her endo story. Check out https://www.endoblack.org/ for all of the events and details we talked about on today's show. Want to watch it on YouTube? http://tiny.cc/6cx6tz Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau.com. Thank you for your support and time. Please consider subscribing and writing us a review on Apple podcasts it really helps us get more awareness and with guests agreeing to come on! You can do that here! http://tiny.cc/f74onz
1 Sep 202253min
73. The long path to endometriosis diagnosis, POTS and how to keep perspective.
Heather joins us this month to chat about her long path to diagnosis, learning what endo was and how excision surgery helped her feel much better. She also talks to us about POTS, and her sons. We chat about autoimmune disorders and endo, as well as perspective when things get tough. Want to keep the conversation going? Join our Facebook Group: tiny.cc/7mpbnz Want to watch it on YouTube? http://tiny.cc/6cx6tz Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast. We need awareness about this disease. If you want to be on the podcast or have feedback please reach out via my website www.melissaboudreau.com. Thank you for your support and time. Please consider subscribing and writing us a review on Apple podcasts it really helps us get more awareness and with guests agreeing to come on! You can do that here! http://tiny.cc/f74onz
8 Aug 202254min
