Chronically Kourt

Author: Kourtney

  • For The Tough Days

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    I’ve created a list of things that I swear by on the tough days that I have to let endometriosis win.

    • The first item is of course Advil for inflammation. I keep it beside my bed at all times, in my tote bag, and in my car! https://amzn.to/4gNPDtJ
    • For the days when I want to create an illusion that I am well rested (if you know you know). I will use the Grace & Stella eye masks. These work wonders! I pop them on as I get ready for work. https://amzn.to/4b5Mcx0
    • Speaking of being well rested… one of the side effects of Endometriosis medications can be hot flashes. I was waking up multiple times a night soaked in sweat. I purchased a cooling blanket, and talk about a game changer! https://amzn.to/4k1EpV7
    • Now, throughout the day, I get super achy and experience pain despite having taken Advil or other anti-inflammatories. Biofreeze helps me so much when I’m going through my day, I just roll it on wherever I’m experiencing the pain and it provides a cooling sensation. https://amzn.to/3CTBrkU
    • Let’s be realistic though, there are the tough days that I literally cannot get out of bed. Endometriosis and other chronic pain conditions unfortunately win sometimes. Check out my 5 Amazon must-haves here! https://pin.it/7r9gyDRL2
    • On those days I don’t get out of bed, I feel as though I need to escape from my life for a bit. I enjoy reading on my Kindle. This is the one that I have, and it in phenomenal! https://amzn.to/4gJH4zT
      If you’re wanting something a wit a bit of a better battery life and has different lighting, then the Kindle Paperwhite may be a better fit for you https://amzn.to/4hO6Jc3. I personally have no complaints about my Kindle and it’s a cheaper option.
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    Thank you so much for reading and supporting! Love you all so much!

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  • We can’t compare ourselves to others

    What were your parents doing at your age?

    This question to me is one I frequently find myself thinking about. See, yesterday I turned 25. When my parents were 25 they were married, living in their forever home and had 1 child and their second was on the way.

    Heck, even my sister was married at 25. And I am living in my childhood bedroom again.

    Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.

    Albert Einstein

    What I’m trying to say here is that we have to give ourselves a little bit of grace. We don’t all have the same opportunities as others do. Sometimes we have roadblocks instead of speed bumps.

    Lots of love,

    Chronically Kourt

  • Hello world!

    Welcome to Chronically Kourt. My name is Kourt and I live with chronic pain. I suffer from Endometriosis.
    Endometriosis is a condition that affects approximately 1 in 10 women, the average time it takes to be diagnosed is 8 years. Endometriosis causes inflammation, pain and sometimes infertility.

    I started this blog as a way to find others who live with chronic pain and help them along their journey. I’ve found some helpful things along my way and I can’t wait to share them with you!