Just like I mentioned a few weeks back—you really have to face that pain head-on. If you think about it, what even is menstrual pain? It’s just proof that you're healthy, alive, not pregnant, and not in menopause.😁 Sure, some people feel it and others don't. You happen to be one of those who does. Thank goodness for modern medicine so we actually have ways to manage it! When you're hurting, nobody should dare bother you (they know you'll give them a look that could melt steel), and you finally get to rest, which is something you might not have done all month.
That’s my perspective. The pain is actually less intense because I let my body relax. Whenever the cramps start, I just say, "BRING IT ON!" And then it's like she realizes she shouldn't be bothering me so much!
Meanwhile, I just enjoy watching movies and sipping some chamomile tea.
It was my first day, which coincided with day three of the flu. I have watched more movies in the last three days than I have in the past three months.
Ketanol, chamomile, less chocolate than usual, and avoiding grapes or other foods that stimulate digestion.
Geni did what she had to do, but your pace and hers aren't the same. It is best to take anything interesting you read here—like magnesium supplements, walking, or using a heating pad—to your doctor or gynecologist. You should work together to design the perfect therapy for you.
Even though I can't function without my tablets (at least for three days!), I realized that mentally, I've been okay since I faced this. When I feel the pain, I just tell myself: "I know what this is. It’s a normal process and it will pass in a few days. I’ll just spend the time watching movies, haha."
Brandon Reyes6 said: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 also take Ketonal, but I can't afford to wait a day or two since the pain sometimes hits seven days early. I expect to get it tomorrow, though it isn't due for another six days.
The emergency room refused to see me.😢 They claimed I was just having a bad dream.
I am not on any medication because after my hyperthyroidism episode, I crashed into hypothyroidism from the pills. Then—and I was so happy at the time, though clearly not for long—my hormone levels (specifically my TSH) stabilized. My doctor didn't prescribe anything else and simply scheduled a follow-up in three months.
It is likely due to my thyroid, though the stress I have dealt with over the last three months has definitely made things worse. I am hoping this does not happen again—though I wonder if it will. How did you manage to resolve yours?
Megan Morales88 said:I’ve experienced something similar. I fall asleep and suddenly wake up gripped by fear with my heart racing. It makes me worry I'm having a heart attack. I also deal with stress and thyroid issues involving an unknown. I believe the most important thing is to stay calm. I take some herbal supplements for relaxation, though they might not work for everyone. You should also get a checkup; seeing that your physical health is fine will help you realize it's just anxiety or perhaps related to the thyroid. 🙂
Thanks. That seems to be the core of it. My thyroid issues started with an unknown, and now I have hypothyroidism. The worst part was that back then, I had no idea what was happening. If I had known it was just my thyroid, I would have simply said, "Forget it!" 🤣 But because it was new and unknown, I was terrified.
What supplements are you taking? (My mom gave me some too, but I don't know the names—my doctor just prescribed Xanax for emergencies.)
I visited Dr. earlier today. The diagnosis is that it feels similar to a panic attack, but it’s likely my thyroid issues causing all this chaos.
What you said about symptoms surfacing once the body finally starts to relax is incredible, because that is exactly what my doctor told me today! It is truly strange...
Stress is a universal experience. The funny thing is, I thought my toughest days were behind me. Things should be looking up by now, yet here we are. Let’s just say stress played a part, but it isn't the root cause. WHAT IS IT THEN?????
I went to bed around midnight tonight. After about an hour, I woke up gasping for air with my heart racing. It felt like the palpitations were traveling from my chest all the way down to my stomach. Everything was pounding. It wasn't a bad night initially. Nothing seemed wrong at first. Then I sat up and realized things had taken a turn for the worse. I started shaking uncontrollably—and it wasn't just sleep deprivation—and my jaw and throat felt completely locked up near my thyroid area. My throat felt incredibly narrow, almost like I was having an allergic reaction causing immediate swelling. It felt so real that I actually checked myself in the mirror.
The symptoms wouldn't stop. My heart was thumping everywhere, not just in my chest, and the tremors continued. I called 911, but they basically told me I was just having a nightmare and to calm down and grab a drink. I wasn't even agitated until they dismissed me like that.
After about ten minutes, those episodes—the choking sensation, the shortness of breath, the jaw tightness, and the full-body shaking—started to subside. I took a shower and had some chamomile tea, plus my mom gave me a herbal supplement to help me relax.
Now I am afraid to go back to sleep, so I am posting here. If anyone has insights on this, please reply immediately.
(For context, I have thyroid issues, though my most recent blood work came back normal.)