Hampshire NEAW Support Group

My Endo journey so far - After decades of battling with endo, first trying to get a diagnosis (eventually diagnosed in 2004), then surgery after surgery and facing endless more, also being diagnosed with Adenomyosis, plus the prospect of living in constant daily pain with a whole concoction of pain meds and chronic fatigue, I was determined to take charge of my condition. In 2014 I decided to try a complementary, holistic and alternative approach to manage my condition. Although I do still get setbacks, with minimal medication now and a complete change in my diet and exercise regime, I have managed to avoid further surgery so far. In 2017 I completed a gruelling double marathon to raise funds for Endometriosis UK! In 2018, none the wiser, I found another challenge, and completed a 100km trek over the Ridgeway, one of Britain's oldest pathways, and this year I have just completed another double marathon across the Cotswolds, oh the hills!! In so doing, I hope to have helped raise awareness for this awful condition and also to show my fellow sufferers to never give up hope. When we started the support group, I was surprised that there were so many other ladies who were going through the same problems as I was. I hope we can support you in sharing experiences and knowledge to help make your endo journey a little more manageable!