Question for the ladies, please help ladies! In pain...?

Question

I am having problems with my period. I was on birth control for a long time and about a year ago, I had to stop taking it. Anyways, my periods got really bad when I got off them. Extreme heaviness, cramping VERY bad, headaches, bloated, the whole bit, just 10 times worse than it was.
now it has been about a year and i thought my period would regulate again,but it seems to just be getting worse! I have no health insurance and I am not sure on what to do! I am on it now, and it is day 3 and my cramps are so bad right now, I cant even concentrate on writng this, let alone work!
If anyone could please help, any advise is good! If this has happened to anyone, please let me know what it is!
Endometriosis runs in my family.

Thanx to all the replies already! I would take some med.'s, but I am allergic to Ibprophen and midol makes me throw up. So, I need something natural! As much as I want to just take something to relieve this pain! :'(

Answer 1

Yes I had the same problems ... the best you can do is look for ways to alleviate the pain ... bananas and high potassium foods days before your due helps relieve some of the cramping ... don't know why but I was told and it does help, I've sometimes forgotten and I suffer more. stay away from fatty and greasy fried foods as this can cause an increase in cramping.
try working out like little stomach crunches or even tightening your stomach muscles doing every day stuff ... it's like helping contractions (that is what your body is doing trying to rid of all the unwanted/unneeded tissue). I've found that working out has helped with the symptoms and of course midol/ibuprphn/a little chocolate.

but really if you have a family history of Endo... you really should get a check up especially after being off the pill ... like I said getting worse periods is common ... found that out after I stopped and went to the Dr figuring something was wrong since it was never that bad before I went on the pill. How long it takes to get to normal depends too how many years you were on, that can make a difference as well.

good luck ... I truly can feel you pain ... and it s*cks

Answer 2

I understand completely what you are going through. About a year ago I had a period lasted more than a month. I've always had the bad cramping, since I've been married its been heavier bleeding etc. Headaches, bloating... I get ya!! I was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries. :) Nice huh? Anyhow.. You might want to stop by your local DES office. (Dept of Economic Security) and talk to them about signing up for Emergency ACCHS! (pronounced Access) You can even sign up for it in the Emergency Room. If you make too much money you won't qualify. I'd go to the office first, and get an appointment. Tell them what's going on, and that you need this SOON! Drink plenty of fluids, try and stay warm. Do not over do yourself. I know if I drink milk, eat chocolate or over do it in exercise or working.. It gets WAY worse. Figure our your triggers and stay away from them. Get to a Dr soon. :) It could be nothing.. But it could get worse.

Good Luck! Take Care!

Answer 3

Try an herb called Vitex/Chaste berry...this will help you restore balance to your estrogen levels, and will help with the cramps and heavy flow. Fenugreek will balance your lutenizing hormone which adds to your cramping.
Start with 1000 mgs a day...try to take at the same time each day, do the same with fenugreek, a 1000 mgs a day. To start, and then adjust as you need to, more or less as your symptoms get better or worse. The effects of both herbs are cumulative, so it will take time for them to get into your system and restore balance to it. By the time of your next period you should see improvement. As for pain relief now, look for a homeopathic medicine for that...that will not upset your stomach or cause more problems. I will go and look for a name for you on that, but two company's are Boiron and Hyland...Amazon or Walmart would have either one, as well as the supplements, GNC is another good store for all of the above, but they are more expensive I have found. I have use this to regulate myself, I had problems for years...which they gave me the pill for and it never helped, this made the difference for me. Good Luck, Take Care.

Answer 4

Sorry, I'm not female but I hope this helps?

Take an anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) on a regular schedule.
* Start taking the recommended dose as soon as your discomfort begins or the day before your menstrual period is scheduled to start.
* Take the medicine in regularly scheduled doses. Taking the medicine only when your pain is “really bad” is not as effective.
* If one type of NSAID does not relieve your pain, try another type. Or try acetaminophen, such as Tylenol.

Apply heat to your lower abdomen with a heating pad or hot water bottle, or take a warm bath. Heat improves blood flow and may relieve pelvic pain.
Lie down and elevate your legs by placing a pillow under your knees. When lying on your side, bring your knees up to your chest to relieve back pressure.
Exercise regularly. It improves blood flow, increases certain pain-relieving substances naturally made by the body (endorphins), and reduces pain.

Answer 5

I see many tell you to go to the Dr and you should as many have stated you can get state assistance possibly but in the mean time try a heating pad on the area the pain is. I have endomertiosis as well and the Dr prescribed me 800 gm of ibuprofen and told me to use the heating pad it helps a lot but unfortunately you can only use it when you are able to stay near it

Answer 6

Sounds like endometriosis for certain. Although birth control pills usually don't completely reduce the symptoms so I'm surprised that it gets this way only when you're off them.

Answer 7

Sounds like endometriosis to me, and it will continue to worsen until you do see a doctor for treatment. Suggest you seek what assistance your state has to offer those without health insurance due to inability to work.

Answer 8

you need to see a doctor. Birth control pills can make things worse sometimes (they're not good for your body). I'm sorry but only a doctor can help you.

Answer 9

in my personal female experience my gyn tried to treat my case as endo which he wanted me to take the pill for 3 months then take the one to have my period for one week just to make sure that everything was functioning properly. i, too, had severe pain and cramping. however, the pill didn't work for me. we then did a laproscopy that showed spots on my uterus and we decided that a hysterectomy was the best option for me because everything else failed.
might i suggest for you to go apply for financial medical assistance with your state funded hospital and get the medical care you need. good luck to you.

Answer 10

labour agony is the worst agony on the earth and this bunny will have to realize in the end i've already given delivery to over 20 youngsters you know the way we lovable bunny rabbits love to have toddlers.