What other things can I try for a horribly painful period?

[Justacatlady]

Okay so I track it, have tried taking anti-inflammatory drugs a couple days before, and BC pills. Nothing works. Still feel like part of my body is being ripped out by an unseen force. I am at work and can't curl up with a heating pad. So I am looking for some things I can do to not feel like death. Any suggestions?

[DreamConfections]

I read once an article (sorry, can't provide a link) about woman who had "heavy" days. She stopped to eat meat/fish/bird/eggs etc., in other words she became a vegetarian. She wrote her "days" became much easier. After that she stopped to eat boiled, fried food. Only fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, etc. "Days" become almost unnoticeable and almost no blood.

[Justacatlady]

I don't really eat a lot of meat, but if I don't eat red meat a couple days before I get it, I get super dizzy. Thanks for the help though

[DreamConfections]

Meta is a source of animal protein, some iron (depends on meat), some tissue (vegetable tissue is better for stomach though), other elements. I can suggest to read about meat and find products to replace it, so you won't get dizzy. For example, iron - apples, protein - soy, etc.

[Justacatlady]

Thank you. :-)

[DreamConfections]

Looking for that kind of information gave some interesting results, regretfully I couldn't locate that article.
Here is interesting one for "people of science" www[dot]pcrm[dot]org/health/health-topics/using-foods-against-menstrual-pain (replace [dot] with. )
You can at least check "How Foods Change Hormones" section.

[Justacatlady]

I will read it. Thank you again and for taking the time to look as well. Very much appreciated. :-)

[Remonster]

That sounds bad. To be honest periods are one reason why I'm glad to be male. Do Birth Control pills stop the pain? Simply to use them for a few days and then stop. No idea if that would work, but good luck.

[Justacatlady]

No they make me a super bitch, and don't really numb the pain. Thanks though

[Kiwedin]

Going vegan. No joke. I used to get cramps so bad that I'd stay home from school, but I've been vegan for almost a year now and not once have I gotten cramps. Even minor cramps. I did get bloated a few times, but I think it was just because I ate junk food lol.

[Justacatlady]

Thank you but that isn't an option for me. I have cut out almost all red meat and only eat a small amount of other meats. Most times my meals are close vegetarian but I love eggs and cheese and milk. But thank you for the thoughts :-)

[Kiwedin]

No problem, it's worth looking into though. The hormones that they inject into the animals as well as the ones they naturally have disrupt your body's natural chemical and hormone balance.

[loba96]

Get your doctor to give you prescribed medication for dysmenorrhea.

[Justacatlady]

OMG! that sounds like me every month. Thank you!!!

[loba96]

No problem lol 😁

[musicbrain5]

Perhaps you have endometriosis or dysmenorrhea. I would suggest consulting with a doctor and asking about those particular afflictions so they can do the right tests. If you just say that you have painful periods all they'll do is say it's normal. Sometimes doctors are really obtuse and WE have to do their work for them.

[Justacatlady]

Another person said that as well. And I am going to make a doctor appointment. Thank you for the help. I did read up on dysmenorrhea and it sounds like what I go through

[monicute]

Regulate your diet, avoid eating just any food which causes heat in the body. Try eating salads, drink lemonades - you need to find out what works out best for you

[SurströmmingLover]

Have you tried stretching activities and drinking hot beverages?

[Justacatlady]

Yes to the stretching. Not sure what a hot beverage would do for my uterus?

[SurströmmingLover]

rasberry leaf tea maybe?

[sn1ckrsbug]

Eating bananas helps i eat them every time my period wants to be evil. im not sune what it is in them that helps but it does.

[Justacatlady]

thank you

[kaminalove]

Did you consult a doctor? :/

Exercise helps

[Justacatlady]

Multiple times and I am always told that its normal, and that I can try the above mentioned remedies. Except its so horrible sometimes, it makes me dizzy and my knees weak

[kaminalove]

Lmaoo what kind of doctor is that xD I have the same symptoms as you but BC helped. Try seeing an other ob-gyn? It's absolutely abnormal

[Justacatlady]

I had three different doctors say that to me. :-/ I saw the post from @loba96 and looked it up. I'm going to make a doctor appointment and tell them that. That is me every month. Thanks for the help :-)

[kaminalove]

Very well! Good luck xoxoxoxox

[abundantlyrich]

Do you have cysts in your ovaries?

[Justacatlady]

No, and it isn't tilted either

[zombiebabe]

have you tried Antadys?

[Justacatlady]

No, what is that?

[zombiebabe]

it helps with period pain... its a medication