All this while research into long term, non-surgical and non-hormonal treatments is chronically underfunded.

I'm not saying some of these products aren't helpful (I use a TENS machine and it's great). But when you have a chronic condition it is easy to feel like the next product/supplement will be the one that finally makes the difference and end up spending money you haven't got

Ugh I feel your pain! Grade 4 endo also claimed my appendix, and as I enter my 40s the mittelschmerz is fast becoming my absolute nemesis. I also ask this question about my appendix frequently...

Thank you. I work very close to the audiology department and can get Eduroam there so I'm seriously considering setting up camp and hoping someone takes pity on me!