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August Nineteenth

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I had a really good day today. I think my doctors appointments on Friday and Saturday really helped put things in perspective. Currently, I'm looking for a new OBGYN still because I have two options right now... I can either go back on estrogen and then the pain and endo come back faster and sooner than I want them to. Or, I can stay off the estrogen and manage my migraines and other symptoms until I can find a doctor who will try other HRT, like progesterone. I am taking the second option currently because facing pain through the holidays is not something I want to do. I also have about half a dozen recommendations for new doctors that I need to start calling to try to get an appointment. So, at least I have a plan. And I've already started a new medication to prevent the migraines. I also have started taking a few extra supplements to help with my overall health. The one thing that is always going to be in my mind going forward is "nothing's impossible." Which

August Seventh

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Allergy shots. I highly recommend them if you have asthma, sinus issues or just really shitty allergies. It's a commitment, but it's so worth it! I'm on my third year of shots. I did take time off twice. Once in between switching allergy clinics and one earlier this year when my Endo symptoms were flaring. I have had sinus surgery to ease my sinus issues and recurring infections, but the allergy shots helped so much more. I've had allergy issues as long back in my life as I can remember. I've been reading about how they're is a correlation between endometriosis and increased histamine in the body. It makes sense, but I'm still looking for the research as to why that is. Today went up and down. Got yardwork done in the morning, which pretty much was my workout for the day. And to cool off, we got in the pool for an hour. It was another brutally hot day with a UV index of 11. I'm surprised I didn't get burned. The evening was a beast with two