PERIOD PAIN... HELP !!!!!
Fay84Vegan
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HELP!! Any help & advice about how I can improve my period pains? I'm Vegan & Gluten Free. Since cutting out gluten last year my periods have become awful (they have always been bad), they now are not only painful but I often suffer with dizziness, nausea, sickness & diarreah too!
I started taking L Glutamine & Slippery Elm tablets 8-9 weeks ago to help heal my digestion from the damage the gluten has done.
Herbal teas do NOTHING for me!
I eat Whole Foods all day everyday!
I have some painkiller tablets from the doctors but sometimes they don't work at all.
I went off the pill 6 years ago and I am not planning on taking it again!
Has anyone else had painful periods?
Have you improved them?
How?
Please Help... I don't know what else to try?
I started taking L Glutamine & Slippery Elm tablets 8-9 weeks ago to help heal my digestion from the damage the gluten has done.
Herbal teas do NOTHING for me!
I eat Whole Foods all day everyday!
I have some painkiller tablets from the doctors but sometimes they don't work at all.
I went off the pill 6 years ago and I am not planning on taking it again!
Has anyone else had painful periods?
Have you improved them?
How?
Please Help... I don't know what else to try?
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I'm far from a woman, but did you go gluten free for celiac's or another medical condition?0
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Have you seen a doctor for this? That much pain could be indicative of endometriosis or another medical problem.0
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Mine used to be horrible too. I usually could not function at all for the first day. Heating pads on your stomach help a lot. Also if you get tuned into your body you can sense when it is coming and start taking Ibuprofen before you have cramps. I discovered that if I take 400mg every 4 hours for the first 24 hours things were a lot more bearable. But you ave to take the pain reliever before the real pain starts.
Also discuss this with your Dr since you might have a medical problem that requires treatment.0 -
Have you seen a doctor for this? That much pain could be indicative of endometriosis or another medical problem.
And coincidental to removing gluten.
If it started when going vegan, consider a vitamin deficiency, and discuss it with your doc.
And if it were me, I'd pause the slippery elm, given your symptoms.0 -
IsaackGMOON wrote: »I'm far from a woman, but did you go gluten free for celiac's or another medical condition?
I am Gluten Intolerent
Gluten inflames my bowels, causes bloating, head fog & acne.0 -
Have you seen a doctor for this? That much pain could be indicative of endometriosis or another medical problem.
Yes, I went to the doctor 3 months after the pain increased and I started being sick.
My a Doctor said it was 'Perfectly normal' brushed it off and gave me tablets... I strongly disagreed and said I don't think this is normal at all & think there is a reason this has started to get worse! She wasn't any help at all & made my feel as though I was overreacting !0 -
shadowfax_c11 wrote: »Mine used to be horrible too. I usually could not function at all for the first day. Heating pads on your stomach help a lot. Also if you get tuned into your body you can sense when it is coming and start taking Ibuprofen before you have cramps. I discovered that if I take 400mg every 4 hours for the first 24 hours things were a lot more bearable. But you ave to take the pain reliever before the real pain starts.
Also discuss this with your Dr since you might have a medical problem that requires treatment.
My doctor gave my a stronger version of ibuprofen but it doesn't always work for me. My mums a nurse, she said it's a good pain killer!
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Have you seen a doctor for this? That much pain could be indicative of endometriosis or another medical problem.
And coincidental to removing gluten.
If it started when going vegan, consider a vitamin deficiency, and discuss it with your doc.
And if it were me, I'd pause the slippery elm, given your symptoms.
I had insisted on a complete blood test after my doctor dismissed my concerns. All the results came back fine.
I'm intrigued, why stop the Slippery Elm?0 -
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My pain is really bad too. I got to the point last year where I was having pain all month, and I had the surgery to see if it was Endometriosis, it wasn't, so I have no explanation/cure. I take the pill (have done so for nearly 7 years) and I take an extra set of progesterone to help the pain.
When I have my period, I take Naproxen (usually 2 every 8 hours) and I take acetaminophen with codeine every 8 hours too, I live with a hot water bottle, because of everything last year, I need to have it super hot, it helps, but don't burn yourself. Also, apparently bananas help, they help me a bit at least.
I would definitely go to another doctor, by the way. Obviously the one you have doesn't care, another one will though, also, try the IUD if you don't want the pill, that helps some women a lot.
ETA: Both those pain killers are over the counter, by the way.0 -
vinegar_husbands wrote: »Fay84Vegan wrote: »Have you seen a doctor for this? That much pain could be indicative of endometriosis or another medical problem.
Yes, I went to the doctor 3 months after the pain increased and I started being sick.
My a Doctor said it was 'Perfectly normal' brushed it off and gave me tablets... I strongly disagreed and said I don't think this is normal at all & think there is a reason this has started to get worse! She wasn't any help at all & made my feel as though I was overreacting !
I'd get a second opinion if I were you...
Agreed.... I have been given the details of a Natural Therapy Doctor that specialises in Women's Issues from a friend. I will be contacting her.
Many women have improved their periods through diet or other methods and I am interested to see if anyone has suggestions that I haven't tried.0 -
I can recall a period of time when my cycle just went berserk . . . headaches, dizziness, nausea and diarrhea. My doctor pretty much told me the same thing and after talking to some friends (some had it better others had it much worse) I pretty much chalked it up to hormones.
That did pass, not sure why - mother nature maybe? Since I began losing weight I have been blessed with a 21 day cycle that includes all of the above but usually only for a day or so. The only thing that really helps me deal is keeping track of my cycle. I don't know if actually knowing what day(s) are going to be the worst of it helps but I am better able to manage life around it.
Sorry, I wish I could offer some assistance.0 -
Fay84Vegan wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Have you seen a doctor for this? That much pain could be indicative of endometriosis or another medical problem.
And coincidental to removing gluten.
If it started when going vegan, consider a vitamin deficiency, and discuss it with your doc.
And if it were me, I'd pause the slippery elm, given your symptoms.
I had insisted on a complete blood test after my doctor dismissed my concerns. All the results came back fine.
I'm intrigued, why stop the Slippery Elm?
It was, historically, used as an abortifacient (caused miscarriages), I'd assume it did so by causing cramping.1 -
SimoneBee12 wrote: »My pain is really bad too. I got to the point last year where I was having pain all month, and I had the surgery to see if it was Endometriosis, it wasn't, so I have no explanation/cure. I take the pill (have done so for nearly 7 years) and I take an extra set of progesterone to help the pain.
When I have my period, I take Naproxen (usually 2 every 8 hours) and I take acetaminophen with codeine every 8 hours too, I live with a hot water bottle, because of everything last year, I need to have it super hot, it helps, but don't burn yourself. Also, apparently bananas help, they help me a bit at least.
I would definitely go to another doctor, by the way. Obviously the one you have doesn't care, another one will though, also, try the IUD if you don't want the pill, that helps some women a lot.
ETA: Both those pain killers are over the counter, by the way.
You had pain ALL MONTH? ...Poor you!!0 -
I have to alternate Advil and Tylenol every 2 hours for a couple days, pretty much, because of the pain.0
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Ok, so you went gluten free because you were having bowel issues and now they are even worse. Hhhhmmmmm...... Have you been diagnose by a doctor or you diagnose yourself for gluten issues??0
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Fay84Vegan wrote: »SimoneBee12 wrote: »My pain is really bad too. I got to the point last year where I was having pain all month, and I had the surgery to see if it was Endometriosis, it wasn't, so I have no explanation/cure. I take the pill (have done so for nearly 7 years) and I take an extra set of progesterone to help the pain.
When I have my period, I take Naproxen (usually 2 every 8 hours) and I take acetaminophen with codeine every 8 hours too, I live with a hot water bottle, because of everything last year, I need to have it super hot, it helps, but don't burn yourself. Also, apparently bananas help, they help me a bit at least.
I would definitely go to another doctor, by the way. Obviously the one you have doesn't care, another one will though, also, try the IUD if you don't want the pill, that helps some women a lot.
ETA: Both those pain killers are over the counter, by the way.
You had pain ALL MONTH? ...Poor you!!
I just wrote out a long reply and it only sent the first sentence !!!
Those brands sound American? I live in the UK, I've not heard of them before.
Maybe try a different pill to help with your pains? When I was on the pill I had pain free light periods but it was a very mild hormone. (I had bad symptoms coming off the pill so decided not to take it again!)
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are you getting enough calcium. Are you taking any "female herbs" line dong qui or black cohosh - it made me have severe cramps when I wasn't having any. I had the kind you describe, and my doctor put me on birth control pills when I was 15 - although he didn't tell mom what they were. back then you didn't question doctors, they were God. But I could not believe how these "miracle" pills cured me. Anyway the ibuprofen are the only tabs that helped me a little after I got off the bc pills. I did the same thing, the moment I knew I was coming on I started popping them.
Then low and behold I needed a hystorectomy so that solved it. Insist the doctor helps you, nobody should have to suffer just because they are female. you are paying your money, she works for you. don't be shy about it.0 -
I was given mefanamic acid when I was a teenager for heavy, painful periods. I can highly recommend an IUD however, no more heavy or painful periods, or in fact, anything more than light spotting once every 5 or 6 weeks. Problem solved, with the added bonus of 99.99999999% reliability on pregnancy prevention.
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Web MD says there is 'insufficient evidence' of slippery elm's effectiveness at fixing digestive issues. If you are worried about damage to your intestines, go to your doctor and get some proper medication
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-978-slippery elm.aspx?activeingredientid=978&activeingredientname=slippery elm
It also says:Slippery elm is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth. When applied to the skin, some people can have an allergic reactions and skin irritation.
If it causes skin irritation or allergic reactions in some people, is it possible this is making your intestinal issues worse, which in turn are making your period pains worse?
And....Medications taken by mouth (Oral drugs) interacts with SLIPPERY ELM
Slippery elm contains a type of soft fiber called mucilage. Mucilage can decrease how much medicine the body absorbs. Taking slippery elm at the same time you take medications by mouth can decrease the effectiveness of your medication. To prevent this interaction take slippery elm at least one hour after medications you take by mouth.
This can be very dangerous if you are on life saving medication such as epilepsy medication, it seems Slippery elm can reduce the amount of your medication that you absorb. It is also not ideal if you are on the Pill since reduction in the amount of Pill you are absorbing reduces its effectiveness, thus increasing the likelihood of pregnancy, and its effectiveness at treating reproductive (or other) problems.0 -
I can recall a period of time when my cycle just went berserk . . . headaches, dizziness, nausea and diarrhea. My doctor pretty much told me the same thing and after talking to some friends (some had it better others had it much worse) I pretty much chalked it up to hormones.
That did pass, not sure why - mother nature maybe? Since I began losing weight I have been blessed with a 21 day cycle that includes all of the above but usually only for a day or so. The only thing that really helps me deal is keeping track of my cycle. I don't know if actually knowing what day(s) are going to be the worst of it helps but I am better able to manage life around it.
Sorry, I wish I could offer some assistance.
Thank you x
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Looking at your diary, in the last week, your proteins, fats and irons is very extremely low, maybe that's why.0
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Ok, so you went gluten free because you were having bowel issues and now they are even worse. Hhhhmmmmm...... Have you been diagnose by a doctor or you diagnose yourself for gluten issues??
I have always had Diarreah whilst on my period (apparently it happens because of the bleeding and vibration of the womb looseness the Bowles at the same time). With more pain comes more diarreah sadly.
I have read comments from other women that have suffered with bad periods after removing gluten from their diet, but from what they have said it has only last a few months.0 -
mumblemagic wrote: »I was given mefanamic acid when I was a teenager for heavy, painful periods. I can highly recommend an IUD however, no more heavy or painful periods, or in fact, anything more than light spotting once every 5 or 6 weeks. Problem solved, with the added bonus of 99.99999999% reliability on pregnancy prevention.
ETA:
Period pain is not listed as one of the things Slippery Elm can be used for on Web MD
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-978-slippery elm.aspx?activeingredientid=978&activeingredientname=slippery elm
It also says:Slippery elm is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth. When applied to the skin, some people can have an allergic reactions and skin irritation.
If it causes skin irritation or allergic reactions in some people, is it possible this is making your intestinal issues worse, which in turn are making your period pains worse?
Yup, I've read that. But yes, it was used as an abortifacient, so go figure.
as for the Mirena: I'd be wary of adding synthetic hormones back into the mix.0 -
Ok, so you went gluten free because you were having bowel issues and now they are even worse. Hhhhmmmmm...... Have you been diagnose by a doctor or you diagnose yourself for gluten issues??
Also...
I did go to the Doctor to get tested but they actually told me not to bother because even if I was celiac it is hard to diagnose. They said I'm better off just cutting it out of my diet if I have a problem.
Simply, if I eat gluten/wheat I feel awful0 -
stillnot2late wrote: »are you getting enough calcium. Are you taking any "female herbs" line dong qui or black cohosh - it made me have severe cramps when I wasn't having any. I had the kind you describe, and my doctor put me on birth control pills when I was 15 - although he didn't tell mom what they were. back then you didn't question doctors, they were God. But I could not believe how these "miracle" pills cured me. Anyway the ibuprofen are the only tabs that helped me a little after I got off the bc pills. I did the same thing, the moment I knew I was coming on I started popping them.
Then low and behold I needed a hystorectomy so that solved it. Insist the doctor helps you, nobody should have to suffer just because they are female. you are paying your money, she works for you. don't be shy about it.
Thank you!!0 -
mumblemagic wrote: »I was given mefanamic acid when I was a teenager for heavy, painful periods. I can highly recommend an IUD however, no more heavy or painful periods, or in fact, anything more than light spotting once every 5 or 6 weeks. Problem solved, with the added bonus of 99.99999999% reliability on pregnancy prevention.
ETA:
Period pain is not listed as one of the things Slippery Elm can be used for on Web MD
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-978-slippery elm.aspx?activeingredientid=978&activeingredientname=slippery elm
It also says:Slippery elm is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth. When applied to the skin, some people can have an allergic reactions and skin irritation.
If it causes skin irritation or allergic reactions in some people, is it possible this is making your intestinal issues worse, which in turn are making your period pains worse?
And....Medications taken by mouth (Oral drugs) interacts with SLIPPERY ELM
Slippery elm contains a type of soft fiber called mucilage. Mucilage can decrease how much medicine the body absorbs. Taking slippery elm at the same time you take medications by mouth can decrease the effectiveness of your medication. To prevent this interaction take slippery elm at least one hour after medications you take by mouth.
This can be very dangerous if you are on life saving medication such as epilepsy medication, it seems Slippery elm can reduce the amount of your medication that you absorb. It is also not ideal if you are on the Pill since reduction in the amount of Pill you are absorbing reduces its effectiveness, thus increasing the likelihood of pregnancy, and its effectiveness at treating reproductive (or other) problems.
Thanks for the info !!
I started taking that to help heal my gut not for pain relief.
I'm not on the pill but I will bare this in mind when taking painkillers, thank you.0 -
Fay84Vegan wrote: »Fay84Vegan wrote: »SimoneBee12 wrote: »My pain is really bad too. I got to the point last year where I was having pain all month, and I had the surgery to see if it was Endometriosis, it wasn't, so I have no explanation/cure. I take the pill (have done so for nearly 7 years) and I take an extra set of progesterone to help the pain.
When I have my period, I take Naproxen (usually 2 every 8 hours) and I take acetaminophen with codeine every 8 hours too, I live with a hot water bottle, because of everything last year, I need to have it super hot, it helps, but don't burn yourself. Also, apparently bananas help, they help me a bit at least.
I would definitely go to another doctor, by the way. Obviously the one you have doesn't care, another one will though, also, try the IUD if you don't want the pill, that helps some women a lot.
ETA: Both those pain killers are over the counter, by the way.
You had pain ALL MONTH? ...Poor you!!
I just wrote out a long reply and it only sent the first sentence !!!
Those brands sound American? I live in the UK, I've not heard of them before.
Maybe try a different pill to help with your pains? When I was on the pill I had pain free light periods but it was a very mild hormone. (I had bad symptoms coming off the pill so decided not to take it again!)
Oh I assumed you were American, in Australia we call it Naprogesic, you call it Feminax Ultra (apparently) and Paracetamol mixed with codeine, we call it Panadeine Forte (http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/en/lloydspharmacy-co-codamol-8mg-500mg-tablets-32-tablets-17803). I mix them, and you can, but don't do it for more than a few days at a time, and try to make sure you eat plenty of food with them.0 -
SimoneBee12 wrote: »Fay84Vegan wrote: »Fay84Vegan wrote: »SimoneBee12 wrote: »My pain is really bad too. I got to the point last year where I was having pain all month, and I had the surgery to see if it was Endometriosis, it wasn't, so I have no explanation/cure. I take the pill (have done so for nearly 7 years) and I take an extra set of progesterone to help the pain.
When I have my period, I take Naproxen (usually 2 every 8 hours) and I take acetaminophen with codeine every 8 hours too, I live with a hot water bottle, because of everything last year, I need to have it super hot, it helps, but don't burn yourself. Also, apparently bananas help, they help me a bit at least.
I would definitely go to another doctor, by the way. Obviously the one you have doesn't care, another one will though, also, try the IUD if you don't want the pill, that helps some women a lot.
ETA: Both those pain killers are over the counter, by the way.
You had pain ALL MONTH? ...Poor you!!
I just wrote out a long reply and it only sent the first sentence !!!
Those brands sound American? I live in the UK, I've not heard of them before.
Maybe try a different pill to help with your pains? When I was on the pill I had pain free light periods but it was a very mild hormone. (I had bad symptoms coming off the pill so decided not to take it again!)
Oh I assumed you were American, in Australia we call it Naprogesic, you call it Feminax Ultra (apparently) and Paracetamol mixed with codeine, we call it Panadeine Forte (http://www.lloydspharmacy.com/en/lloydspharmacy-co-codamol-8mg-500mg-tablets-32-tablets-17803). I mix them, and you can, but don't do it for more than a few days at a time, and try to make sure you eat plenty of food with them.
Thank you0 -
I had a polyp I had to have removed my uterus my periods and the pain were awful. You may want to see a ob-gynFay84Vegan wrote: »vinegar_husbands wrote: »0
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »mumblemagic wrote: »I was given mefanamic acid when I was a teenager for heavy, painful periods. I can highly recommend an IUD however, no more heavy or painful periods, or in fact, anything more than light spotting once every 5 or 6 weeks. Problem solved, with the added bonus of 99.99999999% reliability on pregnancy prevention.
ETA:
Period pain is not listed as one of the things Slippery Elm can be used for on Web MD
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-978-slippery elm.aspx?activeingredientid=978&activeingredientname=slippery elm
It also says:Slippery elm is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth. When applied to the skin, some people can have an allergic reactions and skin irritation.
If it causes skin irritation or allergic reactions in some people, is it possible this is making your intestinal issues worse, which in turn are making your period pains worse?
Yup, I've read that. But yes, it was used as an abortifacient, so go figure.
as for the Mirena: I'd be wary of adding synthetic hormones back into the mix.
Actually the Mirena is recommended to people with other medical conditions because the hormones stay inside the womb and are not transmitted into the blood. That's why I use it - I have epilepsy which can be affected by changes in hormones so I can't go on the Pill, but I have to make damn sure I don't get pregnant since pregnancy hormones can make epilepsy go haywire!
I read the bit on the abortion. Interesting the folklore went from 'when inserted into the cervix' to 'when taken by mouth'.... pretty sure they're different! And I would think that most things inserted into a pregnant woman's cervix have a high chance of causing miscarriage.
ETA Mirena is also used to treat endometriosis.0
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