For most of the years I have had my period, I've had little or no cramps. But about the last four or five times I've had my period, its been awful pains. I feel like I could pass out or throw up. It's hard for me to sit or stand because my legs shake really bad. Everytime I get my period, the pains get worse and worse. It only lasts a few hours but during those few hours it's extremely painful. I have had to leave school every time. I was wondering if there is a reason I am just getting bad cramps now and never before. Is it something to do with my health or because I'm getting older?
P.S. I am 16 and have had my period since I was 11.
2006-12-29 18:37:16 · 10 answers · asked by hellok723 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Like you, my first few years of having my period were relatively painless. About three years after I started, my period began to be accompanied by the symptoms you describe. I had to leave school sometimes, etc.
Midol and Pamprin work wonders, but go see a doctor. There are medicines that can help lessen the pain. You can get prescription strength Pamprin and surprisingly enough, some doctors may prescribe that you go on birth control pills. It helps with some women.
Go see a doctor and good luck!
2006-12-29 19:14:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might want to see a doctor, it doesn't sound normal. There is something I have heard of where they get really bad cramps, but I can't remember what it's called. I'm 16 and I've had mine since I was 12, but I haven't got bad pains like that. I think you should see a doctor as I said above there is some medical thing where you get really bad cramps and they can give you meds for it and help you.
2006-12-29 18:41:28 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same bad cramps lasting 4-8 hours and causing vomiting and black outs. you can treat it with midol teen formula, if you need more pain killer take to your doctor about perscription pain meds. Also some birth controls will help to reduce period pain or stop the period from comming too often. Make sure to be prepaired with your pain meds. You may need to take the day off for your period. You have to treat your body well.
2006-12-29 18:42:22 · answer #3 · answered by evilive 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cramps are actually pretty random. At the start of my period, I never got them, the past few years i've always gotten them, and just recently I haven't gotten them anymore. Just take some midol, and you shouldn't feel the pain anymore. Also try and workout. My friends mom had a lot of the things you're suffering from, and she just ran on the treadmill for about 30 minutes to an hour when in pain, and it went away. Good luck!
2006-12-29 18:43:21 · answer #4 · answered by Shelly M 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need to go see the doctor as extreme pain is never a sign that things are right. Could be you have a cyst which can be a medical emergency so get in to see him as soon as possible. Even if it is not cysts it may be something that medication or treatment can help you with.
2006-12-29 18:41:49 · answer #5 · answered by The_answer_person 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would see a Gynecologist for one.
Second if you get the A O.K. from the Gynecologist try:
Ibuprophin
OR
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2006-12-30 04:53:31 · answer #6 · answered by ASDZA’NI 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
See your Dr. Gynecologist. Some cramping can be normal, but severe cramps can be something else. You may need to take muscle relaxers during your period.
2006-12-29 19:32:57 · answer #7 · answered by justcurious 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
warmth bag, gentle painkillers, soft exercising, drink lots of water. in the journey that your cramps are struggling with you from engaging in familiar events that's advisable to contemplate seeing a doctor to get some drugs to cut back your soreness. solid success!
2016-10-28 17:15:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had extremely bad cramps my whole life, ever since I started them. My mother, grandmother, aunt, cousins, and sister all have bad cramps too. It runs in the family. However if this just started recently for you, I would have it checked out. It could be your body's maturation, or it could be something else. Make an appt with your OB/GYN, or if you do not have one yet, speak to your regular MD. He/she should be able to refer you to an OB/GYN, and/or tell you if this is something to worry about. I have had friends go on birth control just to relieve the agony of their monthly periods. Good luck, and you have my empathy..................... 'The heating pad goddess' ;)
2006-12-29 18:45:45 · answer #9 · answered by P M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just try to take some Advil or something when you start to feel them and hope that they go away. You could go to the Doctor to get something proscribed, or go on birth control and that might help.
2006-12-29 18:40:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋