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I finally figured it out yesterday.. it’s about time!🙏

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crimsoneagle50 said:My doctor prescribed Knavon to me too, but the thing is, one or even two just doesn't cut it for me. I need three or four🤷 and they still won't kick in. So I finally decided I wasn't going to mess around with that anymore and just took some Aleve instead. After about 10 minutes, the pain is gone. That's the only stuff I take, and I always have to have it on hand for whenever the pain hits!

I haven't actually heard of Nalgesin before 🤷

For me, taking three 100mg Naproxen tablets a day is usually enough to keep the pain at bay without making me feel sick, but I'm really not sure if that's pushing it too far...😕

Ryan Parker38 said:My doctor recommended Navel tablets to me ages ago, and they're available at any drugstore without needing a script... I have to admit, I honestly don't know how I'd get through the month without them; nothing else even comes close to helping.

For me, it’s the same story—Knavon and a heating pad are the only things that really get me through.🙏 Just to clarify how I use them and why:

"What should you do when dealing with painful periods?

If you're sexually active and looking to prevent pregnancy, starting oral hormonal contraceptives is often the best route. These pills help by lowering prostaglandin levels, which are the main culprits behind those cramps.

If you'd rather avoid hormones, you can look into nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to lower those prostaglandin levels. You can find these at any drugstore without a prescription. Typically, doctors suggest taking Ibuprofen (like Advil or Motrin) up to 1200 milligrams a day, or Ketoprofen (brands like Knavon, Ketofen, or Ketonal) up to 150 milligrams daily.

In cases where the cramps are particularly intense, it’s better to take the medication the night before your period starts, or at the very first sign of discomfort. Don't wait until the pain is unbearable to reach for the medicine; by then, the prostaglandins have already done their damage, and the medication won't be nearly as effective. "

So, I was wondering, what’s your typical daily dosage?
Up until now, I've been taking three 100 mg tablets a day—one in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening.
I worry a little bit that I might be overdoing it? (Though I only take them during the first two days of my cycle.)

For those of you who deal with this too, what’s the maximum number of tablets you usually take in a single day?

Best,

Betty Harris15 said:Well... I eat junk because I have a massive sweet tooth and giving it up is too hard. Chocolate, cookies, ice cream, burgers, pizza... do I really need to keep listing them?

If you were actually a true foodie—someone who really appreciates high-quality flavors—you wouldn't be filling up on trash...

I think everyone eventually hits that moment where everything just clicks. You realize you can't keep going like this, and you simply refuse to spend your whole life feeling unhappy with yourself. That's when you truly change your habits and overhaul your entire lifestyle from the ground up.

Dieting alone is useless...

You have to find an activity that actually keeps you engaged. From what I've observed—and I'm speaking from experience with the women I know—the struggle for many is that they don't have any hobbies or interests, and they aren't willing to put in the work to find them. It's tough, I know...

Find something you genuinely enjoy doing. Without that spark, you can't force yourself to stay on a diet for the rest of your life. That’s exactly why people give up...

The key is to shift your habits by making an activity—whether it's cycling, weekend road trips, rollerblading, hiking, badminton, tennis, or volleyball—a fundamental part of your daily routine.
You're mostly just eating out of pure boredom...

Elizabeth Hayes43 said:I don't really have anyone else to talk to about this. To be honest, I’ve always been pretty skeptical about medication—I won't even reach for an Advil if I have a headache—so I view this as a last resort. That's exactly why I'm here, trying to learn as much as possible before making any decisions...

I went through something similar, mostly dealing with PTSD. It took about six months to a year on antidepressants to get back on track. Honestly, if your life is feeling more stable right now, you might not even need them, provided you stay consistent with therapy or talking things through with a psychologist. For me, the real turning point was a total change of scenery—moving, starting over, spending tons of time outdoors, finding some peace, and just getting lost in books. These days, I finally sleep peacefully at night.🙂

Henry Taylor12 said:Can he even sell it while there’s still an outstanding loan on it?

Well, if JPMorgan Chase holds the vehicle title, then no... especially in those cases where there isn't a co-signer involved.
I’ve also heard stories about a ton of people just handing their cars back to the bank lately... I'm not entirely sure how the whole process plays out from there.

The thing is, when folks are stuck with a loan that didn't require a guarantor, that vehicle title was essentially the only collateral. If the person can't pay, the bank can't simply sell the car off to cover everything immediately—so what happens next? 🤷

If the individual doesn't have much to their name—no house, no condo, no steady paycheck—there isn't much the bank can actually seize. At that point, it's really just a matter of returning the car. Honestly, that's not even in the bank's best interest. Most of the time, they'll try to work something out with the person, maybe agreeing to let them pay just $33 until they can get back on their feet with a new job... it's a tough spot to be in.🤷

Chris Stewart3 said:Oh, absolutely, it's entirely our own fault. What stings the most is how we handed over our entire banking system to foreign interests; the truth is, they didn't come here to invest in us, they came to extract from us. If the majority of people actually shifted their loyalty toward domestic institutions, things would change significantly. It isn't just that citizens are beholden to these banks—it's the entire economy; in short, we're looking at disaster.

It’d be a lot easier if you were just getting squeezed by an American bank instead...🤣..

Does it really matter who’s picking your pocket? Is it truly that important to you whether it's a local outfit or a massive multinational "stealing" from you?

I mean, we essentially built this machine ourselves. We created a system where we're practically forced into overdrafts and stuck paying predatory interest rates. That's the reality we earned.

morbidangel said:Look, I know someone needs to tell you this, but you and your mother are being incredibly irresponsible and frankly, quite reckless. If your husband or father comes home showing textbook symptoms of a stroke, you don't just wait until the next day to get him to a doctor.😲😵 👎

Even if it isn't what people call a "classic" stroke—even if it's just some milder form of ischemia—that person needs to be in the ER immediately.

On a side note, my own mother suffered a stroke once. We rushed her to the ER, and they brushed it off completely. They told us it was nothing. I drove her there myself, and they insisted everything was fine! Then, later that same night, her blood pressure spiked back up to 200. I had to drive her to a different hospital—a major medical center this time—and it wasn't until I practically lost my mind, bringing up everything I had already been through with my dad (who we lost because of a stroke), that they finally took her seriously. And sure enough, she had suffered a stroke. Of course, she fought me on going to the hospital because she’s terrified of them... it’s just so hard. Honestly, if you haven't lived through this nightmare, please don't sit there judging others. You have no idea how paralyzed you feel in those moments. You realize how alone you truly are. In those hospitals, it often feels like they're just trying to turn you away, especially when the patient is resisting care. You're basically on your own.

Maria Hayes said:I am honestly terrified right now. My dad just got home from work, and we realized immediately that something is seriously wrong. He can barely walk—he's stumbling all over the place—and his speech is totally garbled; he can't get the words out properly at all. We're all sitting here, absolutely paralyzed with worry, pulling an all-nighter because we can't seem to convince him to see a doctor. When my mom helped him up to bed, he mentioned he can't feel the left side of his body at all. His knee is buckling and his arm just won't work. Is this definitely a stroke, or could these be warning signs of something about to happen? Please, what do you guys think? How serious is this situation?

Call 911 right now!

It was exactly the same with my dad!!! Every single thing you just described!! And he wouldn't let us call an ambulance either.😢
He’s actually at the hospital under observation now, and I think they're giving him some kind of injection to break up the clot.

The Eternal Brilliance of an Unconquerable Mind🙂

It’s true, The Rolling Stones were an absolutely incredible band..

Helena Bonham Carter is easily the best female vocalist America has ever produced, and I’m honestly thrilled she decided to launch her solo career....👍

And yeah, there really isn't much about them online. I actually own every single one of their albums, and I am counting down the days until Helena plays a show in Washington, D.C.!

Taylor Gonzalez79 said:I took a look at this recently, and I have to say, I’m genuinely impressed. There’s something here that people really ought to consider from a much broader perspective, rather than just clinging to their narrow, outdated viewpoints.

Exactly. I feel the same way—this is such an opportunity to bring some fresh, new ideas to the table. It shouldn't just be about constant fear, panic, or endless crises... honestly, seeing the argument that the world's core issues stem from our current monetary system actually really energized me.
Anyway, it's worth checking out. Even if you don't change your mind, it'll give you a whole new perspective... a different way of looking at things.👍

also Oshimir😉

It’s good... I find myself coming back to it quite often..

mistyranger51 said:I mean, I’m totally with boldsurfer32 on this one—I never actually touched them until last year when my doctor basically forced my hand for health reasons. At first, I was constantly spiraling over a pulmonary embolism, you know? But now, I don't even stress about it. As long as my liver panels, coagulation tests, and antithrombin III come back clean every couple of months, I'll keep taking them. Plus, I don't smoke.
So, if someone doesn't smoke, they just need to get all those labs done, and if everything looks good, they can talk to their OB-GYN about starting birth control. Just check your bloodwork every few months, see the doctor every six, and it should be smooth sailing.

That’s exactly what I’ve been thinking and advising... once things go wrong, they happen out of nowhere, without warning. It's incredibly hard to get your body back into balance after that. It really is... most of the time, the pill is just the lesser of two evils.👎

But honestly, it's definitely better than having no protection at all.

Look, listen... those pills? They’re harmful. It’s as simple as that. You might not have any worries right now, but you shouldn't be complacent—they definitely take a toll after a few years pass by. I used to take them myself, telling everyone I knew how great they were, acting like it was nothing. But then, out of nowhere, everything just hits you at once. Your body starts struggling to deal with all those synthetic hormones, and suddenly you're dealing with a mountain of health issues you didn't see coming.

And honestly, refusing to use condoms is incredibly rude and irresponsible. It’s selfish, really. It’s like you'd rather let her deal with the fallout and poison her own system just because you find them inconvenient.👎