As Many of my Close friends and Family know I was Diagnosed with Endometriosis in 2017. Since being diagnosed I have had one Laparoscopy and all of the pain relief you could imagine! After being recently taken into hospital with another flare up, it really has made me think about the fact there is no cure for this awful disease! 

On average it takes women 7 years to be diagnosed and it is Listed by the NHS as one of the top 20 painful diseases in the U.K.  

So what is endometriosis many people ask me? 

“Endometriosis is a medical condition that occurs when the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, grows in other places, such as the fallopian tubes, ovaries or along the pelvis. When that lining breaks down, like the regular lining in the uterus that produces the menstruation, it has nowhere to go. This causes cysts, heavy periods, severe cramps and even infertility. The endometrial tissue may also grow in the vagina, cervix, bowel or bladder, and in rare cases it may spread to other parts of the body, such as the lungs. The most common symptom of endometriosis is cramping during menstruation, which can get worse over time, and can be debilitating. The pain is due to internal bleeding from the lining being shed inside the body — in a place where it doesn’t belong — and can also lead to scar tissue formation, blocked fallopian tubes, and bowel problems“

And here I am..... singed up to the Brighton Marathon, when I can’t even run up the stairs without getting out of breath!!! 

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