If we women say we’re feeling miserable, then fine, let the guys say they’re having a rough time too. 😬
Girls, have you noticed that everything just seems to get worse as you get older?
Back in the day, I didn't even need pills because I could actually tough out the cramps. Around age 18, things started getting heavy, but I could handle it with just one Tylenol. Now? Every month gets more brutal. The flow during those first two days is getting heavier and more intense. It honestly scares me to think what it'll be like when I hit 40.
Grace Anderson3 said:My stomach’s been in knots since this morning. Usually, the first six hours are the absolute worst, and then things finally start to ease up a little bit. They keep trying to push those sedative pills on me, but I don't touch that stuff. I'd rather just tough it out and build some grit. 😂 To deal with the pain, I just stick to tea or wrap a heating pad around my waist. It works every single time 👍 because the heat helps dilate the vessels and gets the blood moving better.
Not every girl should be doing this. If you deal with heavy flow, you shouldn't be applying heat to your uterus area because those vessels dilate and make the bleeding even heavier. For some people, that can actually be dangerous.
I never had issues before, but during the first two days of my last few periods, I’ve been bleeding so much that I can't use anything warm, otherwise it just starts leaking even more. And for someone like me who deals with really low blood pressure, that could be seriously dangerous.
I feel a little better now. Honestly, I thought I was some kind of freak—the only one who gets uterine cramps and intestinal spasms at the exact same time. At this point, I can’t even tell which hurts more: my uterus or my gut.
Believe me, you've got it worse because the whole abdomen just goes into revolt. And no, having less volume doesn't make intestinal cramping any easier 😁. The uterine contractions trigger the bowel spasms, so you end up with these perfectly synchronized cramps all over your stomach. And
And next time you start a thread, please just give it a normal title so we actually know what the issue is. We aren't opening threads with titles like "Attention" or "Help."
I stumbled upon an article recently—there’s actually a specific term for that whole mess where you get digestive issues right along with period cramps, though the name is escaping me at the moment. If I can find that magazine when I get home, I’ll let you guys know.
Honestly, having both hit at once is just brutal. As if the uterine cramps aren't enough, then your gut decides to start seizing up too. 🙄
Sean Jones8 said:I’ve never touched those things, even when I was dealing with pain that felt absolutely unbearable. I’m done with them for good. It’s just heartbreaking to see how many young women are popping all these chemical substances every single month. Maybe it helps in the moment, maybe it relaxes the muscles or whatever, but it’s wrecking your liver and everything else; your body is really struggling to deal with it all.
And what's even sadder is that doctors—especially gynecologists—seem to have zero advice to offer other than just prescribing some toxic junk from the pharmacy... yuck.
There are plenty of natural ways to handle this. One of them actually worked for me. Long live nature! 😍😍😍
Good for you, seriously. Some of us deal with pain so intense we can't even function at all on those days.
Since you're so worried about our health, you could have actually mentioned what helped you instead of just rambling and lecturing everyone.
Thomas Roberts9 said:I was actually just about to ask if anyone else has had any experience with it, because my mom mentioned she used to take it during her period... I thought I might give it a try, though I’m always a little hesitant to experiment when the pain is truly overwhelming.😢
Yeah, I read that too, but I think I just foolishly assumed the pharmacist at the drugstore definitely knew exactly what they were recommending to me.🤷
Of course they don't.... ☕
For me, it was a total game changer.
Since I can't touch ibuprofen or anything like that—my stomach is already a disaster zone, and if I take those things, my stomach hurts way worse than my actual cramps—I have to stick to what works. Paracetamol is useless on day one; I end up popping them like candy because they're too weak, but at least they don't wreck my stomach. Then I happened to notice the Spasmex instructions say it's fine to take during your period. I tried it once, and honestly, those tablets are great for me. I'll just take one Spasmex, and maybe one paracetamol if the pain gets absolutely insane, and then I'm good.
What really got to me was how, besides the uterine cramps, I also get these massive intestinal spasms. It makes my whole midsection ache and I'm running to the bathroom every thirty minutes. Using this at least keeps that to a minimum.
I don't get why everyone's acting shocked that she went to the OBGYN and didn't even get a proper exam. Honestly, seeing how many idiots are out there in that profession doesn't surprise me one bit.
When my cousin went to her gynecologist for the first time, the doctor didn't run a single test, even though my cousin mentioned having discharge and needing to wear daily pads constantly. The doctor's response? "Oh, that's perfectly normal." 🙂
I’m past being surprised by doctors at this point. Most of them couldn't care less about their patients' health; they're just looking for ways to cut corners on insurance referrals and save a buck.
@GoGs It sounds like it's probably some kind of hormonal imbalance. If that doctor doesn't follow up with everything necessary—like an ultrasound, blood work for reproductive hormones, thyroid levels, and all that—she needs to find a new doctor immediately. This guy clearly isn't taking her seriously.
mistymaker8 said:I need some general opinions here. What's going on with me??? I have to say, I've been getting pains near my liver almost every single day, and it all started while taking Silapen, which was prescribed for no real reason (my doctor suspected I had strep throat, but without even doing a swab ???) THANKS
I can't speak for everything else, but maybe it's actually your stomach hurting? 🤷
It’s a total pain in the ass if I can't tell someone heading over to Europe to pick up everything I've been regularly taking, only to find out suddenly that nothing is available without a prescription.
And here's another thing that's bothering me—I used to buy certain things for my cats (like Spasmex or Ketoral) and now I can't get them without a script either. The question is, would they honor a vet's prescription, or just tell me to head to a specialized veterinary pharmacy? Most of the meds used for animals are basically just human drugs anyway.
Maybe she meant to say she took an aspirin since you can grab those over the counter without a prescription. 🤷
Personally, for my last few periods, I’ve been using Spasmenal—that's a antispasmodic for anyone who isn't clued in—and I'll tell you, antispasmodics work way better for me than standard painkillers. I used to pop a few pain relief pills a day and still end up with digestive issues because uterine cramps tend to trigger my gut cramps too. Now, I just take one antispasmodic and I'm fine.
The thing is, I used to use Bucol before, which is also an antispasmodic but comes in lozenge form and is much easier on the stomach than Spasmenal. My mom wouldn't let me get that without a script this time, so she got me Buscopan instead. But then I actually read the instructions for the Buscopan and realized it isn't for all types of cramps—it's specifically for gastrointestinal stuff like your stomach or intestines.
You can pick them up at any CVS or Walgreens. Just make sure you smooth them out over the curves of your body; if they’re sealed tight against the skin, water isn't getting in there. My wife actually used those waterproof patches after she had a mole removed—she couldn't get the area wet for a few days, so those patches were a lifesaver.
Thomas Roberts9 said:I suppose taking four or five Neofen is still better than popping one or two Ketoral or Brufen pills, isn't it? Well, alright then... she is a doctor, so I suppose she must know best. ☕
I am telling you—just head straight to your primary care physician and ask for something for the pain... it seems like luck just isn't on your side with that gynecologist of yours.
I don't get their logic either, but fine. They’ll consciously put a patient at risk just to avoid writing a referral or a prescription. Personally, I’d just walk away; people like that don't even deserve the title of "doctor."
They don't need to be coddled. That’s exactly why they act this way—because most people just back down because they don't want to be rude.
I can't get over that commercial for those magnetic bracelets that supposedly fix your balance. 🤣 If anyone actually falls for that kind of junk, they’re just asking to be scammed. Honestly, they deserve whatever they get if they're that gullible.
Kimberly White63 said:I've been trying evening primrose oil mixed with Vitamin E, plus a tea blend of angelica, burdock, elderberry, calendula, and chamomile. I'm also doing those hormone-balancing exercises.
Is any of that actually working for you?
I can't touch hormone treatments, Ryan Gomez4. It’s not just the thyroid issue; it’s this other autoimmune thing I have. My immunologist told me there was absolutely no way I should be taking birth control pills.
If you ask me, these whole recipe restrictions for pain meds are a joke. Stronger painkillers are what people actually need; these new rules haven't accomplished anything except making doctor's offices more crowded and forcing patients to argue with physicians just to get a damn prescription.
And besides, who can actually tell my intentions when I show up begging for a script? Am I there because I'm in genuine agony, or am I just someone looking for a little pill fix? In my opinion, they’ve made a bigger mess of things with this policy. Now most people are just getting hooked on a handful of weaker pills instead of being able to take one effective dose.
wearycanyon2 said:I'm 15, and I got my first period at 13. For about six months after that, it was pretty regular, maybe once a month. But since then, I only get it twice a year. Is that okay?
That isn't exactly normal. Sure, some girls take a while for their cycles to stabilize, but this sounds off. If I were you, I’d go see a doctor. You might not get a full exam if you're a virgin, but they can at least run blood work to check your hormone levels.