I get very painful cramps on the first day of my period each month. I have been to see the dr, and have a prescription for medication that doesn't seem to do much. It does not relieve the pain completely, and it takes around half a day for it to start to feel some relief from it. Needless to say it is very difficult to do my day to day things, when I'm laying in bed with pain. I also get nausious, and if I do not take the medication get very ill (throw up, shakes, hot/cold)I have told my doctor how this medication affects me (or doesn't affect me) and he doesn't seem to think it is a big deal. Yes, the med help but its not enough I can't continue to take time off work/school every month.
I have heard of women taking birth control pills to eliminate their periods all together, is this something I should be thinking about? What are the pros and cons?
Of course I will discuss it with my doctor before any final decision is made but I was just wondering what my options are.
2006-08-31 08:04:52 · 6 answers · asked by Midwest 6 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Try taking a good calcium supplement - that worked wonders for me. But you need to take it every day, not just during your period. Magnesium is hard to absorb from pills - it tends to give most people very loose BMs. And not everyone can tolerate zinc - it upsets my stomach. Calcium alone did it for me. The first period after I started taking calcium I thought I was bleeding abnormally, as I had never before had a period that did not hurt!
2006-09-01 16:18:35 · answer #1 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try calcium-magnesium-zinc pills with meals 3 times a day. It helps all kinds of cramps (espcially in the legs at night). Vitex or Chasteberry has also been helpful to some women. Dong Quai is another herbal remedy for painful periods. A good essential fatty acid supplement may also help.
2006-08-31 09:18:04 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have horrible cramps until I started taking the pill. I still get them but they are minor annoyances now. With the pill, you know exactly when your period is coming, so even if you do still get cramps, you can take pain meds prior to, stopping the severity of them. I would also consider seeing another doctor... second opinions are always a good idea!
2006-08-31 08:35:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I was gonna say talk to your doctor about birth control. I did not graduate high school for this same reason. My cramps would last for the duration of the period. I would miss 3 days of school a month.
My early 20's i talked to a doctor about it and he said birth control helps control cramping. Needless to say, the pills helped. Now I am 36 and my body is trying to go through menopause. There is a 3 month birth control pill that will stop your monthly cycle but I would not say that is good. Your body needs to rid itself of this blood.
Talk to your doctor. Good Luck
Good Luck
2006-08-31 08:11:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you may want to talk to another doctor about endometriosis. i have the same problem and will soon be but on birth control for cramps. if birth control dose not help you might want to talk to your doctor about a laparoscopic surgery. they make a small incision above your belly button and use a laparascope to look around. for the problem. i hope i could help and good luck.
2006-08-31 09:33:00 · answer #5 · answered by beachgurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That should only happen the first time you have your period! Go see another doctor and see what he or she says.
2006-08-31 08:28:52 · answer #6 · answered by perfectgurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋