since i was 15 i have been haveing these terrible cramps.
i have to leave school. i can't move. im throwing up all the time.
nothing works. i can't hold down any meds. i try heating pads. but its no use. i cant even sleep. its so uncomfortable. but im so tired cuz it wears me out on how much it hurts.
please help. why is it like this. no one else i know has it this bad.
what do i doo!!!
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2006-09-09 05:06:23 · 13 answers · asked by salllllly 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
ok im already 18.. so yeah im not 15 anymore..
2006-09-10 08:19:03 · update #1
This helped me a lot and it's harmless, so give it a shot - try taking a calcium supplement every day - not just when you have your period. You should take however many the package recommends. The first period I had after starting calcium, I thought something was wrong, because I was bleeding and there was no pain! Try this for a month, and it it doesn't work, then go to birth control pills, but you are kind of young to start taking hormones all the time, so the calcium is better if it works for you.
When I was 15 the doctor told me it would get less painful once I had a baby. What a terrible thing that was to hear! I felt I had no hope of relief. (I didn't have a baby until I was over 30.) But calcium did it for me. (Take it with meals that contain some fat for best absorbtion.)
2006-09-09 07:43:15 · answer #1 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend had this problem when we were in high school.
She couldn't find a solution either, even with her doctor's help.
Lucky for you, things have advanced somewhat. I would strongly recommend that you try taking the birth control shot "Depo Provera", It is an inter-muscular injection they give you in the upper arm and it prevents you from ovulating and thus prevents you from having a period. It lasts 4 months, so you do not get a period for 4 months. You can choose to give your body a "break" and have your period in between injections, but it is not necessary. Depo is used to treat women with endometriosis, which is a disease that causes much of the same symptoms you are describing. Although it seems you are young, I would go to see a gynaecologist as soon as you can to get tested, or at least to get a prescription for Depo. They have completed in depth testing and have decided that it is NOT unhealthy to skip your period.
P.S. If you take regular birth control pills it is also possible to continue taking them (don't take the sugar pills or skip the 7 day no pill time, continue taking the pills with no breaks) and you will not get a period, but it is better to take to a doctor and find out if that is okay with the pills you are taking, due to hormone levels. Depo is specifically designed for this.
2006-09-09 12:19:24 · answer #2 · answered by jeshzisd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi Sally,
Believe it or not, you can blame your female relatives for that pain. Our pains during that time of the month are hereditary. I was the same way in high school. The best way to overcome the pain is to avoid too much sodium/salt or consult an OBGYN by start taking birth control pills. They may want to start you on something that is a low hormone to see if you can stomach it. That is the best solution to getting rid of pains.
I hope you feel better soon!
2006-09-09 12:13:54 · answer #3 · answered by karen g 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You may try (after you are feeling better) regular exercise. Daily, walk at least 20 minutes, do sit ups, etc.
Also, Motrin may help, just don't take too much and take it with food and a full glass of liquids.
Have you been examined by an OBGYN? If not, you should have your first pelvic exam. Don't worry, it's really no big deal. You can go to a woman doctor and ask questions about your painful periods.
2006-09-09 12:13:14 · answer #4 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
almost every female in my family has this problem. To the point of passing out. The only thing that I could suggest is being put on BC pills, this is the only thing that helped me and my mother was more than happy to put me on them because she went through the same thing at my age. I was also 15 at the time. Good luck
2006-09-09 12:10:11 · answer #5 · answered by Bird79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the first thing you should do is see your doctor.
ALEVE is the best medicine to take while you have cramps..ALEVE really works...thats why is only one pill you need to take. just drink it and lay down for a little while. you should feel better fast.
good luck.
2006-09-09 12:15:43 · answer #6 · answered by BUTTERFLY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey answering to your question .The best way to stop cramps it's 'vitamins C' try it and you gone get good result.
2006-09-09 12:30:31 · answer #7 · answered by marcel m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Defintely ask your doctor. Its definetly a bad case of either pms or dysmennorea.
2006-09-09 12:11:00 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa K. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin E can help, as well as quinine. Ask your MD for an Rx
2006-09-09 12:14:12 · answer #9 · answered by Movie Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that means that you are a real woman, it is very common, maybe you should do yoga or some exercises that can help you to balance your body
2006-09-09 12:10:42 · answer #10 · answered by RENE H 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋