Endometriosis pain doesn’t arrive gently. Sometimes it comes like a wave—sudden, violent, and impossible to escape. It pulls you under, releases you just long enough to breathe, and then crashes over you again. This is what many Endo warriors live through every month, in a cycle that breaks more than just the body.

Sciatic pain that worsens during your period may not be a back issue. Catamenial sciatica is a rare form of endometriosis that affects the sciatic nerve, causing burning or electric pain down the leg that follows the menstrual cycle. Often misdiagnosed, this condition highlights how endometriosis can impact the nervous system far beyond the pelvis.

Winter can be beautiful, but for many people with endometriosis, it can also be painful. Cold weather affects circulation, nerves, and muscle tension, which can make symptoms worse. This post explores why staying warm matters more than we realize.