Posts by Brandon Reyes6

Anthony Doyle10 said:Hey girl,
I just happened to stumble upon this, and honestly, my heart goes out to you—but I’ve got a question too:
So, basically, ever since I got my first period (I was about 13 and a half) up until now (I'm 34), my cycles have been absolute torture. In the beginning, during those first couple of years, the pain would only hit on the first day, but then around age 20, things shifted and the pain started stretching out to cover the entire cycle, like a full six days. I actually had a fibroid that I ended up having surgery for, but even after that, the pain hasn't gotten any better; the only difference is that back when the fibroid was growing super fast, my periods would last 8 to 10 days and be incredibly heavy, but thankfully, that part is over.
The real nightmare I'm dealing with is how sudden the pain is—usually right when the bleeding starts, because it isn't even constant. Like, on day two, the bleeding is pretty steady and the pain is intense, bordering on unbearable, but by days three, four, or five, the bleeding comes in waves, and the pain follows suit. When the flow starts, it feels like something is physically trapping it inside (this horrific bloating), and once the contractions kick in, the pain is just devastating; I get dizzy, feel totally weak, nauseous, and I'm just completely wiped out and unable to do anything at all.
The only thing that actually touches the pain is taking some high-dose Advil or Aleve.
And doctors? Man, I've seen so many of them in my life, but most of them just give me this blank, pale look whenever I try to explain what I'm going through. Has anyone else dealt with something like this? Thanks!🙏🙂

Have you actually gone to get your hormone levels checked to see if they're normal??
A friend of mine who deals with cysts also struggles with thyroid issues—just like her mother did, who had both cysts and cancer.
Maybe try taking some magnesium when it hits? It helps relax the muscles and is usually good for migraines and general weakness...
I don't know if it'll help you specifically—if the pain is caused by uterine contractions, it might work, but if we're talking about cysts that can cause pain or even rupture, I'm not sure how much of a difference it'll make.

hiddenviper17 said:I am currently taking iron supplements 😢
but this is excellent advice—I will consult my doctor about it.

Right, well, looking at the packaging on these Dietpharm effervescent ones—you know, the fizzy kind—it mentions that you shouldn't take magnesium at the same time as tetracycline or iron preparations; you really need to space them out by about three or four hours.

Anyway, just give it a shot whenever you feel that pain coming on—it doesn't cost you anything to try, just be careful to space it away from your iron, or better yet, just ask your doctor.
My own OB-GYN recommended the same thing to me before I started taking anything.
It’s worked wonders for me—and look, that doesn't mean it'll work for everyone, obviously—but everyone I’ve personally recommended it to has said it’s great, so if you decide to try it, let me know if it helps you too.

But in that case, you have to go with the effervescent ones; you can't just mix all those different pills together.
Try the fizzy ones, but let them dissolve completely first. Honestly, the taste was pretty nasty for me at the start, but I eventually got used to it.

hiddenviper17 said:I was thinking about magnesium tablets.

I actually wrote that bit regarding other pills that weren't doing much for me—not that I've seen any difference, anyway.
As for magnesium tablets? I haven't tried them yet—assuming they even exist in that capacity—so really, I have nothing definitive to say on the matter.

hiddenviper17 said:Faster than a pill??

Honestly, anything that hits your system before a tablet even reaches your bloodstream is going to feel faster.
To be fair, pills don't even do much for me—you take one, you feel a fleeting moment of relief, and then we’re right back where we started. I find grabbing a glass of juice much easier, and let's face it, it's probably healthier too.
From what I’ve gathered, magnesium helps relax the muscles—which is the whole point—so you aren't dealing with those brutal cramps and the inevitable pain that follows.🙂 (And we all know that pain comes from the uterus contracting like crazy during your period or even a few days leading up to it!)

Here are a few instances where it actually matters:
In rowing, triathlons, and various other high-intensity sports, magnesium deficiency is a constant issue. It usually shows up as muscle spasms, tremors, or migraines.

Just look it up on Google if you don't believe me.

Of course, people with kidney issues shouldn't touch magnesium without talking to a doctor first. There’s also the risk of it interacting with certain medications, so you really have to be careful.
And whatever you do, don't take it alongside iron!!

And just a word of advice—watch out for those salt cravings right before your period starts. It’s such a common thing for women to crave all that sodium during that window, but honestly, it just causes more water retention, which makes the cramping feel so much worse. I’ve started trying to stick to a lower-salt diet around that time every month—and I’ve been taking magnesium, too—and I have to say, the intense pain I used to deal with? It’s basically gone. 🙂

Drew Cook5 said:Ugh, seriously? I thought I was the only one dealing with an absolutely unbearable period...🙂It drags on for seven days straight, and those first two days are just pure hell—insane cramps and heavy bleeding. I’ve actually ended up in the ER before; they gave me a Ketorolac injection and within five minutes, it was like nothing had even happened. Honestly, if I take some Ketorolac a day before my cycle starts, everything stays manageable, but once the pain actually hits? Forget it. No pill on earth can touch it at that point. So, if your cycle is regular, pro tip: take a dose or two of Ketorolac a day early. At least it works for me... Also, regarding that whole "hot water bottle on your stomach" thing—my doctor told me not to bother because it can actually make the bleeding heavier, and personally, it didn't help the pain at all. If anything, it felt like it made things worse...

It’s like this—my sister eventually became completely immune to medication because she was overusing them so much; nothing worked anymore, so she had to head to the ER every single month just to cope, often requiring an IV drip since she deals with other health issues too. The doctors there warned her that she can't keep doing this every month or she'll end up destroying her kidneys, so please, be careful!!!

hiddenviper17 said:Which magnesium supplement do you use?
For me, those effervescent tablets cause too much stomach upset, so I avoid them.

Well, I stick to the effervescent ones myself—I find they hit my system much faster since they’re liquid, really. A friend of mine and I both swear by the fizz, so I wouldn't know if anything else actually works quite as well.
I used to take the Dietpharm brand, but then I picked up some others at CVS—honestly, I have no idea what the manufacturer even is—but they work wonders for me. They actually taste better, too.
It’s a solid supplement to have on hand regardless, though I really only bother with it during my period—or just before, depending on when the cramps decide to show up. You should seriously give it a shot; just grab whatever is available.

I used to deal with debilitating pain every single month—everything from my uterus feeling like it was lodged in my lower back to intense abdominal cramping and general backaches...
Since this past summer, I’ve started taking magnesium right when my period approaches, and honestly, it’s been a game-changer; the pain isn't overwhelming anymore, just a minimal, manageable ache once I take it.
Please, don't just keep drowning yourselves in heavy medications—give this a shot instead. A close friend suggested it to me, and it has worked wonders!!
You can actually start taking it preemptively when you know your cycle is imminent; just stick to one or two doses a day—nothing more than that—and, naturally, if you wait until the pain actually hits to take it, just give it about 30 minutes to an hour to kick in and start working.

I dealt with a month-long period myself—accompanied by some pretty intense pain around my ovaries. They ended up giving me an injection just to get the bleeding under control, and I think the doctor put me on something like progesterone to help regulate my cycle. They ran a full panel of hormone tests too, since those kinds of imbalances are usually the culprit in cases like this. My advice? Get your hormones checked and find a gynecologist for an ultrasound as soon as possible.
It could also be PCOS—if a cyst ruptures, you can definitely experience bleeding, though that usually comes with a lot of pain.
Everything came back normal for me, so they eventually concluded it was all just stress. And honestly? It’s accurate. Whenever I’m under massive pressure, my cycle goes haywire (plus, there was the added pain from an infection I was dealing with at the time).
In the end, they did find CIN1 and some changes linked to HPV, but that probably wasn't the direct cause of the bleeding, so they attributed that to the stress, just like I mentioned before.