What you will need (per serving): 3/4 cups veggies (either chopped tomato, tomato puree or pureed soup)2 eggssalt and pepercayenne spice optionalfresh basil for garnish Traditional shakshuka is made with cooked down tomato, egg, spices and sausage. When I have time, I chop up tomato and reduce it down to a sauce. If you have… Continue reading Vegetarian Shakshuka (Endo/UC)
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.
Potato and Egg Muffins
What you will need: 6 large or 8 medium potatoes12 eggssalt and pepper6 tablespoons goat cheese (optional)salt, pepper and paprika to taste I have made many variations of this recipe and trust me this version works the best. Most recipes will call for cooked potatoes but I find it turns into mushy potato whereas I… Continue reading Potato and Egg Muffins
The math doesn’t add up
I don't know if anyone reads blogs anymore; certainly with Instagram and Twitter taking the main stage for social media. But, to me this is the only place I can fully capture the emotions that I endure throughout these new stages of my journey. I'm struggling with the words though because things are not adding… Continue reading The math doesn’t add up
I told them ‘morphine makes me worse’
Some would say I have been dealt a shitty hand in health. And those who know me would likely tell you I have a fairly positive predisposition no matter what gets thrown at me. There is not much by way of my medical journey that gets me mad. Upset, yes, but mad... not that often.… Continue reading I told them ‘morphine makes me worse’
Progestin making you bloat?
One of the messages that I try to convey to my readers is that you MUST listen to your body. The other message - which is a mucher harder one to convey and certainly harder for my readers to follow through on - is to be your own advocate. Sometimes your physicians are not as… Continue reading Progestin making you bloat?
Our voices are much stronger when we shout together
Lately I have been able to channel my energy into my passion - an organization I am developing here in Ottawa, Canada - that allows me to put my advocacy into real action. While still in the early stages, the organization will turn into a pain center devoted to women with unresolved chronic pain, and… Continue reading Our voices are much stronger when we shout together
Endometriosis versus Erectile Dysfunction – the numbers are staggering
A lot of my posts are drafted for days while I gather stats, and mull over the most politically correct way to convey information without sounding too bias or uninformed. But every once in a while I get the motivation to write something off the cuff; something that comes from my innermost emotions and bubbles… Continue reading Endometriosis versus Erectile Dysfunction – the numbers are staggering
Divorce and Chronic Illness
During the last year I have battled with my health, and as a result have battled with loving myself. When I look in the mirror I see scars from surgeries, cellulite from poor lymphatic systems, bloated belly from something Ive eaten or just a mere buildup of poop. I see swelling and tension. I see… Continue reading Divorce and Chronic Illness
Real emotions are hard to ignore
It has taken me a few days to feel ready to write this blog. Mostly because, I think I was (and am) scared of describing the intense emotions I have been feeling over the last few weeks. Let me set the stage. In my last visit with Dr. S, he mentioned that the Visanne should… Continue reading Real emotions are hard to ignore
Pain Survey
Cramp My Style Blog is expanding. The new initiative is focused on neutralizing gender-biased outcomes in pain treatment. On the onset, the goal will be to understand the challenges presented to women (and transgender) when confronting their healthcare practitioners about pain. Once this initial information has been collected, the focus will be to lobby for,… Continue reading Pain Survey
