Painful periods

# 4

Posted: 18/03/2013 19:30

There is a trend that the more stress you experience 1-2 weeks before the period, the more painful it gets. I am not saying that this is the universal cause, but there is a trend.

The key is to totally love yourself and not get bothered about anything other than your health and wellbeing as well as the health and wellbeing of your loved ones. 

Nothing else than you and the support of your family really matters when you can't stand without throwing up every month.

# 3

Posted: 15/08/2005 18:57

Thanks Karen, I never even considered the pill I'm on may be a problem. I haven't had any other problems with it so figured it was fine. The problem is I suffered from this even years ago when I wasn't on the pill and my period was coming every 15 days. I think I'll take your advice about seeing the doctor and in the meantime try out those patches and primrose oil! Thanks again

# 2

Posted: 15/08/2005 14:42

ouch! sorry to hear that! i had the same problem, except the nose bleeds. i had to try 5 different types of pills before i found one that suited me, i have been on it now for a few yrs with only pain for maybe one day and not that bad! there are heat patches you can get in boots that help with the pain, you can wear them under ur clothes. you should also check with ur doc if you may have endometriosis, inflammation of the lining of the womb, i think! evening primrose oil may help as do hot water bottles! hope i have been of help!

# 1

Posted: 14/08/2005 13:09

I get agonising periods every month. I am on the pill so they shouldn't be as sore as they would be if I wasn't on it but they are. I start getting severe cramps about 5 days before my period comes and then this lasts until my period (which lasts 8 days) stops. Along with this I get really bad headaches and sometimes get nosebleeds. Everybody gives out to me saying I'm over reacting but I really feel this isn't normal and even with strong painkillers I'm in a huge amount of pain. Does anybody have any suggestions for how to make this stop or what could be wrong? I'm reaching my wit's end at this stage and feel that nobody else understands. Please help!