‘I was on painkillers daily and didn’t want to be here anymore’
Carla endured nearly two decades of undiagnosed symptoms before being diagnosed with stage four endometriosis. After 17 years of symptoms, surgery revealed the condition, which had spread beyond initial expectations. Her journey included multiple surgeries and distressing encounters with healthcare providers, leading her to avoid mainstream medicine. Carla urges others to seek second opinions and utilize imaging tests like ultrasounds or MRIs for diagnosis.
