Women on the forum:
Hello! I'm new to the forum and have been browsing for a while. I have noticed people sometimes provide advice for medical situations with no cure and want to give it a shot. I'm 18F and have had practically unbearable period pains since I started my cycle around age thirteen.
Symptoms of these periods include:
- moderate to extreme abdominal pain and cramping
- vomiting multiple times within 30 minutes of starting the cycle
- stomach trouble i.e. constipation, diarrhea, severe food sensitivity
- numbness from the waist down
- muscle spasms and physical shaking from pain
- headaches and/or migraines following vertigo spells
- stiffness and swelling in arms and legs after medication
Symptoms I don't experience:
- irregular or unpredictable period cycles
- heavy or uncontrollable bleeding
- periods that last longer than seven days
- no clotting or random spotting outside of the cycle
For more background info, yes, I have talked to a doctor and seen a gynecologist. Both suggested FIVE different forms of birth control as the only solution, otherwise toughing it out of course. I am unvaxxed (no vax since 1st grade) and don't take any other medication for my cramps besides Midol. In general, I practice healthy habits in my eating and exercise frequently and nothing seems to make my periods any different.
Almost every month is terrible, with the occasional month of peace where my period is "normal" and no extreme symptoms are present. No family history other than my grandma who also had terrible periods, but she passed away and I wasn't able to ask questions.
When I start my cycle, it can be so debilitating to the point of being bedridden all day. I've had to miss work and school for my periods and am desperate for some kind of aid to put a stop to these symptoms before I begin a long-term career. Sometimes during my cycle, I've been known to throw up blood as a result of the vomiting and stomach acid build-up solely because of cramps.
Friends and family are familiar with my issue but no one I know can come up with or recommend any diagnosis or possible solutions. No other medication I've tried besides Midol will subside the cramping, but now the Midol is giving me adverse reactions.
Though this post is aimed at women who menstruate, I ask that anyone with any possible answers, advice, or recommendations comment and leave their two cents. I'd love to read and research anything left below. Thank you for reading!
Hello!
I'm sure this is an oversight, but since you are new to the forum, you should know that when you ask for help and community members put in the effort to aid you by responding with helpful instructions, links, directions, and remedies for your benefit, it is customary for you to upvote their comment and thank them, or respond in some manner to their efforts as a matter of courtesy.
When you do not acknowledge their responses to your request for assistance, there will be less interest in responding the next time.
Also, it would be good form to report back if you try any of these remedies and tell everyone how you fared. The community here is interested in being useful and helpful. We'd like to know the outcome, if there is one. Good Luck!
Hello!
I for sure want to be familiar with the norms around here and want to be as polite as possible while receiving suggestions. I'll do my best to acknowledge all of the comments like so.
I'll take the time in the future to give an update and provide my own experiences with what worked, what didn't, and what I discovered on my own after I seek personal care.
Thanks for the advice and for welcoming me so nicely!
Of course!
Thank you for thanking everyone so politely fren.