| Pain control for endometriosis is as varied as the | | | | One thing worth noting: Recent scientific studies have |
| women who suffer from it. What works for one | | | | found that animal proteins (protein found in chicken |
| woman may not work for another. The best thing | | | | and red meat) can increase the pain of arthritis. It is |
| that you can do is try different remedies and see | | | | now being speculated (and is yet unproven but the |
| what works. When you find something that works, | | | | evidence is strong) that animal proteins increase the |
| stick with it. | | | | pain of endometriosis. Many women are finding that a |
| Herbal | | | | vegetarian diet that is high in fiber can make them |
| Herbs such as evening primrose oil has been shown | | | | virtually pain free. |
| to reduce cramping and uterine muscle contraction. | | | | Some constants in your diet that you should practice: |
| Cramp bark and wild yam help ease many of the | | | | * Fresh fruits and vegetables |
| symptoms of endometriosis. Horsetail helps with | | | | * High fiber |
| excessive bleeding and helps to keep scar tissue | | | | * Low sugar |
| flexible. This can be very beneficial to women who | | | | * No processed foods |
| suffer from endometriosis. Red raspberry can reduce | | | | * Reduce animal protein |
| bleeding and is often used to strengthen the uterus. | | | | * Reduce sodium |
| Non-Traditional Methods | | | | * Reduce caffeine |
| Acupuncture and acupressure are two traditional | | | | * Drink lots of water |
| Chinese medical treatments that have been practiced | | | | Environment |
| for centuries. Acupuncture involves inserting very | | | | You may not think of your environment as having a |
| tiny, thin needles into the skin at certain points of | | | | hand in your pain or emotional state. Even if your |
| energy on the body. This is a highly effective | | | | environment is hectic, try to take a little time out |
| method of pain management. Acupressure involves | | | | each day to just relax. It is very important that you |
| exerting mild pressure at certain points on the body. | | | | quiet your mind and really take it easy. You may find |
| Yoga, biofeedback and creative visualization | | | | that having a pet is very calming. Pets have been |
| meditation have also been used with some reports | | | | shown to be very relaxing for their owners. Having a |
| of success in pain relief. | | | | dog beside you or a small dog or cat in your lap, just |
| Diet | | | | stroking it, taking it out for walks, is wonderful |
| Some people claim that they find relief with certain | | | | therapy. On one hand, you have a companion who |
| foods while others report no change. The thing that | | | | won't give you a hard time if you cry or feel bad, |
| you must do in finding the diet that works for you is | | | | they will always be there for you to hug or pet and, |
| trying various foods to see if something increases | | | | on the other hand, they will make you get out at |
| your pain or makes you feel better. For example, | | | | least once in a while because they need to go |
| many women find that soy significantly helps their | | | | outside. |
| pain while others report no change. Others claim that | | | | You also want a clean environment, smoke free, |
| caffeine or chocolate seems to make their pain | | | | clutter free and as stress free as possible. Create |
| worse while others find that it does not affect their | | | | your own space and have your own little retreat, |
| pain at all. | | | | just for you. |