What should I do about this problem?

[ZainabAli123]

Hey sorry guys this question is for the women out there as they are experienced. Firstly hey what’s up I need some advice so basically on Tuesday last week I started my period for the first time properly in years and I can tell you now that I never want to do this again. On Tuesday I was fine my cramps was normal but than it got worst progressively I started getting something called Contraction period pain that is when a girl is getting cramps as if she’s having contractions. I am not pregnant I know that very well and for 10000 percent sure as well. But I was screaming in pain and crying like it was an actual contraction would go as far as to say even breathing like someone who would go through contractions.

I ended up calling triple 1 and the ambulance who dispatched the peramedics to me they did a full vital check and everything was alright and good to go my BP was fine and so was my temperature etc. I did tell them I been diagnosed with PCOS and even one of them was shocked that I wasn’t given the pills.

I have been struggling to eat food I can only take 5 bites of food but I’m constantly drinking water my pain meds have also been upped I am no taking a high Dosage of 500mg Co codamol the dr has put me in 4 different meds which 3 are 500mg anyways I’m gonna book an appointment with my GP today but I’m worried about what will be said and even if I can get a same day appointment.

for the time being I managed to get my pains in control finally but I just don’t know what to eat I was thinking to try tomatoe soup or tuna pasta but I dunno!!! I need advice and help.

[Oliverlogan263]

Hello I am a guy and I know this is a question for the ladies but if you wouldn’t mind allowing my answer … I believe could help with your situation. If I may:

It sounds like you're going through hell with this period pain! Contractions sounds crazy intense, I can't even imagine. A few things:

- Definitely keep calling your doctor and push for answers. Mention the ambulance visit to stress how severe it is. Don't take no for an appointment.

- For eating, try small amounts of easy to digest foods - broth, yogurt, smoothies, eggs, rice. Stuff that won't aggravate your stomach.

- Heating pad on your belly and lower back can help soothe cramps. Epsom salt bath too.

- Track your symptoms so you can give the doctor details at your appt. Things like pain level, how long cramps last, nausea, headaches etc. The more info the better.

- Ask about a ultrasound to check for endometriosis or other issues too. That pain isn't normal.

- Be your own advocate! Don't let doctors brush you off. You know your body.

Feel better hun! Hopefully the doctor can give you a plan and medication to make this way more bearable. Don't suffer in silence, take care of yourself! Let me know how the doctor goes.

[strateguy632]

her cramps can range from annoying to painful, so much that hard to stand, so some use pain medicine like you said.

yours is more severe.

for food yes simple stuff like soup and tuna but if can, not oily tuna.

also yogurt n foods with iron might help, liver food from cow liver etc. peanuts are good source of iron if you can.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

It sounds like a toxic period, it’s been my worst fear ever since I heard it was a thing with PCOS. You don’t have periods for weeks, even months, and then it just all comes out at once causing intense pain and hormone spikes. Birth control is probably the easiest way to manage it but I would definitely see about a doctor, check your vitals often, also double-check your temperature to make sure you’re not overheating. You likely won’t die from it but I know the pain is intense enough that you wish you could have and for that I’m really sorry. Be careful, monitor your condition, and keep in touch with your doctor and pain meds. I’d also strongly recommend getting on hormonal birth control either on the pill or something else if you’re not already.

[ZainabAli123]

I went to my GP and she said the reason I felt them pains was because my cyst had twisted into my ovaries and in fact I was in need of a scan to see it but I didn’t get no scan even though my mum asked them to do it

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Cyst problems is one I rarely experience, thankfully. I’ve never had one burst or get twisted up and I usually thank the birth control for managing that. Unfortunately that also means there’s very little they can do outside of some heavily expensive options. I’d speak to someone about getting birth control, even just the otc pill until your gynecologist can get you a prescription

[ZainabAli123]

Yeah I get what you mean my periods still haven’t stopped and like I’m not in the most sharpest pain just annoying

[Anonymous]

Since you have PCOS, it’s possible that sharp pain you felt was a cyst. It’s also possible you may become diagnosed with endometriosis, but talk to your doctor.

If you’re like me, and have PCOS due to insulin resistance, it may be worth asking your doctor about things like Metformin and Inositol. As far as what to eat, it’s recommended that you reduce your intake of simple carbs, and be sure to eat plenty of protein and healthy fats— skip the pasta, and enjoy the tuna as a side with the tomato soup.

[ZainabAli123]

I thought the same thing but it wasn’t that all I didn’t even get a scan but apprantly it was a cyst that twisted into my ovaries