"The Pain Would Make Me See Stars": Taylour Paige Opened Up About Her Silent Battle With Endometriosis
The Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F star took to Instagram on March 4 to share her experience of going decades without a proper diagnosis and the effect it had on her physical, emotional, and mental being.
For those unfamiliar with endometriosis, the Mayo Clinic defines it as an "often-painful condition in which tissue that is similar to the inner lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus." It can often affect ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the pelvic lining. Along with pain, it can also lead to fertility issues, cysts, excessive bleeding, fatigue, diarrhea, and more.
"Goodness the self betrayal and abuse I've internalized and would ruminate in," Taylor wrote on Instagram. "Those not for you benefit from this confusion. I've transmuted so much, but old habits die hard."
"A really violent illness that went undiagnosed for 20 years but caused me so much agony and turmoil. Finally had surgery fall of 2023 with Wonderful Dr Elizabeth Poynor thanks to my sister Lena. It was 4 hours long."
Taylour revealed it impacted her colon, bladder, and rectum. She also shed light on the uncomfortable things she's had to endure while battling the disease, including pain that made everyday tasks unbearable.
"The pain would make me see stars," Taylour added. "Throwing up every month. Sometimes couldn't drive. the worst is how much you gaslight yourself. It's almost like there's no way you're hurting this much? it definitely psychologically does something to you because it's like you and no one around you believes the pain you're in."
"So many times I've ruined a costume or a good pair of jeans. In highschool my khaki uniform skirts. i learned over the last few years that endo is anger turned on yourself. You're literally inflamed. That tracked for me."
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Taylour concluded her post by giving thanks to the people and things that have brought her and her body joy throughout her journey, including her support system like her husband and "true health mentor" Elizabeth Halpern, as well as things like acupuncture, walks, sunshine, protein, and the sauna.
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