For those of us who suffer with Endometriosis, Endo Flare-Ups are unpredictable, painful and inconvenient. Sometimes you can be out and about, at work, at an event, seeing a friend or minding your own business and enjoying life and then BOOM! Out of the blue you get an Endometriosis flare-up.
Crippling pain, Endo belly, Extreme Fatigue & feeling incredibly uncomfortable, and it all comes along to ruin your day, sometimes your week, and at it’s worse it can ruin months at a time.
So what exactly is Endometriosis? Endometriosis UK states the following;
“Endometriosis (pronounced en- doh – mee – tree – oh – sis) is the name given to the condition where cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb (uterus) are found elsewhere in the body.”
What is endometriosis? | Endometriosis UK (endometriosis-uk.org)
So what can you do? From one Endo sufferer to another, here at the 5 Best Simple Endometriosis Flare-Up Tips, to help you out in your time of need.
This post is all about the 5 best Simple Endometriosis Flare-Up Tips
1. Take a bath
Taking a bath is so helpful to helping ease pain, and also helping to relax you. The heat from the water can be really helpful in reducing pain and also relaxing your whole body at the same time.
Throw in some bubbles, Epsom salts or anything else you love and sit and enjoy.
Try to stay in there for at least half an hour to really feel the benefit of it, and you should feel an improvement in your symptoms.
2. Wear comfortable clothes
There is nothing worse when you are in pain and your stomach is swollen, than to be in tight, uncomfortable clothes, and you cannot wait to get home and get into your PJ’s.
One of the best, and most simple things you can do for an Endometriosis flare-up, is to wear soft, loose fitting and stretchy clothing. Wearing something tight and restrictive will just make you feel even worse!
So, make sure you always have some comfy leggings, joggers, your favourite hoodie, and trainers to hand to throw on when you need to.
This small change will help you feel more comfortable.
3. Get some fresh air
Now, hear me out. I know what you are probably thinking. Going outside? When you have an Endometriosis flare-up? She must be crazy!
Getting yourself out and getting some fresh air can be a really helpful tool to help you feel brighter, and can help with your mood too. You can either sit out in the garden, or go for a light, gentle walk.
Just be careful not to do anything strenuous, as this may make your symptoms worse!
4. Have a self-care day
When you are having an Endometriosis flare-up and feeling rough, sometimes the best thing you can do is have a self-care day and pamper yourself.
Pampering and self-care can come in many forms, such as doing some nice skin care, a face mask, listening to some music, going for a drive, or reading a book.
The main thing is you do something you enjoy, look after yourself and make time for you!
Be kind to yourself!
5. Rest
The most important one of all, rest. Endometriosis flare-ups can take it all out of us and leave us drained. It is important to give your body what it needs, and resting is very important.
If you can, try to do things that will help you relax as much as possible. Such as having an early night, working from home (If possible), having a night in, and making sure you have a bit of a lie in on your days off.
In other words, don’t overdo it!
In summary, the above simple tips may help you in your time of need. Endo flare-ups are no laughing matter, and they can really affect our day to day lives.
I hope the above can help in any way to ease your daily struggles.
As always, I would advise discussing any health issues you are having with your medical practitioner, and ask them to provide any medical advice.
Thanks, Holly x
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