So first off, this is a gluten free recipe that can be used with normal pasta if you want to. And, for dairy I can call it cow-milk free as it uses a combination of vegan mozzarella cheese and goat cheese. What you will need: one box of gluten-free lasagna noodles (Catelli is my preferred).1.5… Continue reading The best meat lasagna!
Author: crampmystyle
HI there, I am the founder of a blog called crampmystyleblog which details my journey with endometriosis and ulcerative colitis. I am also the founder of Femade, a tool for women-centric healthcare.
Vegetarian Pasta Sauce
The recipe is intended to be used for a batch of spaghetti, or lasagna for instance. You may end up having more than you need, but this sauce freezes well. The process is the same regardless of whether you prefer to have a more chunky sauce or in the end if you prefer to blend… Continue reading Vegetarian Pasta Sauce
Central Sensitization from Endometriosis
There is a process that happens in the body overtime when a threat is persistent. Ideally, something causing a threat to the body would be temporary, and the body is equipped to send pain signals and therefore protect the body from whatever is causing the pain. Think about how quickly your brain tells you to… Continue reading Central Sensitization from Endometriosis
Cannabis for chronic pelvic pain
I wanted to do a post about medical marijuana as I think this is such an important topic. The legalization of these products has opened the eyes of individuals who would not normally smoke a joint - let's say - to explore the effects of cannabis on pain, as these products are becoming more accepted… Continue reading Cannabis for chronic pelvic pain
Quinoa Egg Muffins
This recipe is fun to play around with as you can use any ingredients and can also choose to leave out the cheese. I would recommend though, not to use any vegetables that produce a lot of liquid during cooking such as mushrooms, zucchini or onion, as they will not allow the muffin shape to… Continue reading Quinoa Egg Muffins
Primary vs Secondary Dysmenorrhea
We have this notion - or perhaps a false hope - that excision surgery is going to miraculously take away all the pain and suffering leading up to this day. And, while excision is the gold standard of diagnosing and treating endometriosis, it is always good to be prepared for lingering AND new symptoms that… Continue reading Primary vs Secondary Dysmenorrhea
Not knowing IS the battle
It all starts with not knowing. I mean think about when you first got your period. Aside from maybe the moms who they themselves had/have endometriosis, did anyone sit you down and tell you what to expect if you have painful periods? Did anyone give you a hotline to call if your cycle is out… Continue reading Not knowing IS the battle
Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins
I often make tremendous modificationS to recipes as they suit my taste, but this recipe was divine! I did of course swap out some ingredients for dietary reasons but I do urge you to take a look at the original recipe on Sally’s Baking Addiction (@sallysbakeblog on Instagram). She has very elegantly described why the… Continue reading Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins
How They Diagnosed Me With Diaphragmatic Endometriosis
As I navigate this journey I realize that there are so many people out there who are trying to navigate the same waters. So, I wanted to take a step back and share how I was diagnosed with thoracic/diaphragmatic endometriosis in case there are others who need this right now. I had an ablation in… Continue reading How They Diagnosed Me With Diaphragmatic Endometriosis
Excision Surgery Part 2: I Know My Body
We all say it, right? I know my body. I know when something is wrong. I know that something is suspiciously right. When you are sick 99% of the time, you know how your body feels with every sway and every stumble, and every new stimulus. You know all the different kinds of pain: from… Continue reading Excision Surgery Part 2: I Know My Body
