Periods and pain full cramps?

Question

For many years I have had bad periods. Sometimes I will even have 2 periods per month. I also have very painfull cramps that sometimes bring me to the floor. The periods are very very heavy. I have gone to the doctor and they said that sometimes people have periods like this.I have had a laprascope but they found nothing. It is crazy because the cramps start a week before then I have them during the period. Seems like always preparing or on a period.

Answer 1

I'm so sorry to hear that, it is too bad the doctors can't help you. I get bad cramps but they don't sound like they are even close to yours. Have they tried putting on the pill?

Answer 2

I don't know how old you are but when I was young my sister and I would have severe cramps and heavy bleeding. Our mother didn't believe us because she never experienced that. It's true that everyone is different. Lying on your back with you legs elevated can help. Also I noticed that taking vitamins and staying away from junk food helps especially before the symptoms begin so I guess if you have irregular periods that would be all the time which is a good idea for many reasons. However, if you really feel that there maybe be a medical reason don't hesitate to get a second opinion.

Answer 3

I would get a second or even a third opinion because painful periods are NOT normal and are instead a symptom of an underlying problem. I experienced the same problems for years, in my case it was endometriosis which required surgery to correct. I have also recently been diagnosed with uterine fibroids which can cause very painful cramps as well as irregular periods.
To control the pain, talk to your doctor about some prescription strength ibuprofen (Advil) and use a heating pad during the worst of the pain.

Answer 4

Have you had an ultrasound? Have you discussed this with a doctor?
When my daughter was young, (she started having them at ten, a lot younger than me or her sister. we started at 13). She would have periods tht would land her in bed for a few days. she would vomit, she would be in awful pain, she would bleed heavily for days. Turns out she has a heart shaped uterus. This is not a huge problem for her, other than her periods, and the fact that it will be a bit more difficult to get pregnant, (she is now 24 and wants no kids anyways) plus when she does get pregnant, she may need a c-section deliver (all the rage now anyways).
but go to a doctor, and he will eventually do an ultrasound, what he will do next is get you on birth control pills, they can help immensly. They were a god send to my little girl, her periods became easier for her, and after several years, she no longer takes the pills. and she only has a bad period like once a year.

Answer 5

Painkillers will help. Ibuprofen is best (motrin if you are in the USA) - you can take 400mg every 8 hours. If you still have pain, you can take paracetamol (acetaminophen) as well, 1g every 6 hours. They work in different ways and are perfectly safe to take together. A hot water bottle, heat pad or hot bath will help, and some gentle exercise (although it's the last thing you want to do) is very effective, even a brisk 20 minute walk will help.

Answer 6

Have they suggested putting you on birth control pills? That can lessen both the time of the period and the cramps, if your health checks out and you're able to take them.

If they scoped you and found nothing, then it's probably not endometriosis, which usually causes these symptoms.

Answer 7

If they haven't checked you for high insulin, or low blood sugar, or both, you may want to ask for a pre-diabetic checkup with those two tests. My periods, pms and cramps really improved after I found out I was hypoglycemic, and started eating to level my blood sugar. Blood sugar and insulin are affected by the female hormonal cycle, and affect the production of hormones, so that is why I suggest this.

There is some basic info about hypoglycemia at www.hufa.org. You may want to check it out.

Answer 8

I was watching Oprah one day and they had a doctor on discussing feminine medical issues and cramps were one of them. The doctor's suggestion was to begin taking ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) 2-3 days before the START of your period.

If you have been to see a doctor for this, maybe try this.

Also, have you tried the ThermaCare Heatwraps? http://www.thermacare.com/menstrual/index.shtml

Answer 9

I feel the same way. I have the same thing. If you find any answers e-mail me @[e-mail] Try the thermacare heat pads. It helps a little. I just tried them. Sometimes my periods are so bad I cry. My mother does not have this problem. Makes me wonder why Me.

Answer 10

Combination birth control pills made my periods so much easier. I had horrible periods like yours and now they last three or four days with very light bleeding.