Kenneth Hernandez67 said:For the vast majority of women suffering from dysmenorrhea, there is absolutely no physical evidence of an underlying cause for the pain. It is often suggested that these girls and women are actually struggling with a subconscious rejection of their own femininity. If you find yourselves relieved from the pain, yet your gynecologist or other specialists can't find anything physically wrong, it might be worth having a conversation with a psychologist.
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I suppose everything that manifests in our bodies is just an echo of what’s happening psychologically, though I realize there isn't just one single reason, and I imagine the root cause could be different for every one of us... personally, I know my cramps definitely aren't coming from some sort of struggle with my own femininity...
As for visiting a gynecologist—someone who really ought to be digging into the physical causes—they rarely even try to look deeper into the issue, usually just handing over a prescription for painkillers and calling it a day...
I’ve been taking Ketorolac for about four or five years now, specifically the 150 mg extended-release version. I take just one tablet on the first day, and even if the pain does manage to break through, it stays at a level I can handle... any other pills simply don't seem to work for me...
Nicole Baker, I honestly don't quite understand how you manage to take so many tablets... what is the dosage, and are they the extended-release kind or just standard ones? Because with my extended-release dose, I’m only allowed to take one every 24 hours per my doctor's orders, even though the packaging suggests two could be taken in a day...
Drinking cumin tea also helps ease the discomfort, and I find using a heating pad helps relax my muscles with its warmth...
My Ayurvedic doctor mentioned to me that the menstrual pains I experience are likely the result of a slight hormonal imbalance combined with stress... so right now I am trying these herbal remedies, which I'm hoping will eventually resolve the pain... fingers crossed. 🙂