I am recently diagnosed and curious how others deal with the increasing pain when they have their period or if others even have this issue. At times i can barely even move my legs the pain is so intense. I have a call in to my doctor and an appointment for follow up scheduled for Thursday. Not even sure how to exactly describe it to her so she understands the extent of it. They have me taking 2 tramadols but that doesnt even help most of the time, I dont know if i am just immune to it now or the pain is just that bad. but i can barely enjoy anything and i have a full time job and i am a mother of 2 little ones. any help or words of advice would be welcome. this is my first time posting so sorry if i am rambling too much.
Hi Ashley,
I also take 2 tramadol and if I still hurt I was told it is ok to take 2 arthritis strength Tylenol also. The combination of them usually works for me. When your doctor calls you can ask about it for yourself. Tylenol never worked for me but along with the tramadol it works great. I'm just sharing what I was told by my doctor. Your doctor may not agree so please check first. I am not a doctor.
As for rambling too much..........there is no such thing in this group. You can share as much as you need to here. I hope you get some relief soon.
Dottie S.
I had horrible time with my periods and had a hysterectomy several years ago. I used the OTC patches that warmed up and placed them on my stomach and the helped some. Hopefuly the doctor can help with something when you see him.
Hi Ashley. I don't have periods anymore (thank heavens), but I remember the body aches that usually came with it. I was reading an article where they found that a large percentage of those with FM have symptoms worsen during the cycle. Hormones play a definite part in the pain cycle of FM and other conditions. This doesn't take the pain away, but it helps me at least to have some part of an answer/information.
Take care of yourself!
mjones
YES! The pain is worse when PMSing. I have been known to fall on the floor in a ball from the pain. I feel like my insides are trying to ripping out of me, my insides are weighing down as if all my lady parts are coming out. And my periods are heavy and long. I have asked about this many times and they never give me an answer or a dx of anything. I have had at least 3 abnormal paps. They redo them and I never hear back. I have always said hormones either play a part in fibro or fibro messes with hormones.