Endometriosis Essentials For Bad Flare-Ups

Endometriosis Essentials For Bad Flare-Ups

People who live with endometriosis can deal with intense flare-ups of severe abdominal pain. The reasons vary from something they ate, an action that they did, or sometimes for no reason at all. We know that nothing on this list will be able to cure you of your endometriosis but here are a few little tips and tricks that might make your bad pain day feel a little less horrible.

 

Heating pad

Obviously, we all already know that a heating pad is great to use when you have period cramps but they are also good for those suffering a bad endo flare-up. A heating pad helps to relax the muscles that are causing a flare-up to happen. And if they happen at night but you don't want to keep a heating pad plugged into an outlet overnight you can make one yourself! Just fill a tube sock with some rice, tie it off, and pop it into the microwave for 2-3 minutes and voila! You have a heating pad!

 

Ruby Love Products

One terrible consequence of endo pain is that sometimes it's completely unpredictable and can happen at any moment. Especially during your period. The last thing you want to do is have to get up every now and then to change your pad or tampon. You deserve to veg out, relax on your couch and binge-watch your favorite TV show. Why not try Ruby Love underwear?! They absorb up to 2.5 tampons and if paired with their double-sided pad, they offer 6 tampons worth of protection! So your lazy painful day can be a little lazier. You can buy the underwear here and the double-sided pad here! Happy shopping!

 

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Stay Hydrated

We all know that staying hydrated is VERY important. Your mom was right when she told you to drink water every day. Heck, even I get headaches when I don’t drink water! Basically what I’m trying to say is that sometimes the cause of a bad endo flare-up is dehydration. Try to remind yourself to bring a water bottle with you wherever you go. And if you really need a stern reminder or are just a busy and forgetful person, there are tons of free apps out there that will actually remind you to drink water! There's an app for everything these days!

 

 

A TENS Machine

You know those painful birth simulators that guys like to do for internet videos? Well did you know there's an actual medical use for them? It’s true! A TENS machine is a unit that can emit vibrations. These vibrations can actually help cut down on pain caused by tensed muscles and can actually relax the muscles! You can use a TENS machine at a physical therapist or you can even find affordable versions in stores!

 

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