Do you exercise during your period?

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  • chubbygirl253
    chubbygirl253 Posts: 1,309 Member
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    I always exercise during mine. I rarely get stomach cramping but my lower back hurts so bad with my period and often have a headache. Ibuprofen helps. So does Midol. I just can't let myself skip unless I'm really really sick. I have to exercise a bit more to make for any junk I might not be able to resist eating. And I have to drink double the water or I might retain some pounds if I don't. Keeping really hydrated usually ensures I won't gain during my monthly.
  • RubyRubixcube
    RubyRubixcube Posts: 258 Member
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    HEY LADIES! Heaps of info, support and suggestions on getting through all aspects of your period in this group;

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/8450-totm
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
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    Definately. I'm one of the lucky ones. My period is only a slight annoyance to me. I don't really suffer at all and it doesn't stop me from my activities. In fact, the rare times I might have cramps, exercise makes them go away and improves my mood. :drinker:
  • norcal_yogi
    norcal_yogi Posts: 675 Member
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    yes
  • emtjmac
    emtjmac Posts: 1,320 Member
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    I try not to make a habit of it. I usually use that time to just curl up on the couch in my well-worn terry cloth bathrobe with a good book, my overweight cat, a pint of ben and jerry's and some old romance movies.
  • jpe71
    jpe71 Posts: 50 Member
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    My cramps are so bad for the first 2-3 days that I have collapsed in stores crying in pain and sat on the bathroom floor clutching my stomach practically wishing I'd die. I can't take narcotics and I haven't found anything that works otherwise so no I don't work out during my period. The last 3 days of my period aren't as painful but I'm so exhausted from barely sleeping and being in constant excruciating pain for 3 days that I don't have any energy to work out and normally have to spend that time catching up on all the work I missed while sick with my period. My Doc just put me on a new pill that's basically supposed to stop your period from coming more then a couple times a year so hopefully that helps cos I go through complete hell every month

    I hope that works for you. I can completely sympathize. Mine ultimately got bad enough that after three endometriosis surgeries, I had a hysterectomy this year. I'm not going to recommend that last, as while it's been a godsend, it's a personal decision, and some things are worth the pain. Until I was sure I was done having kids, it wasn't worth it to me. However, I will suggest that if you find this new medication doesn't bring relief, do consider surgery from an endometriosis specialist. Message me if you want help finding someone.

    For exercise, I also found that doing at least a gentle walk helped - if I could manage it. I couldn't manage even that much in the last several years. All I could manage was getting a bath and curling up on my heating pad. On days I had to be functional, those disposable heat wraps enabled me to function. Basically, short of narcotics, heat was the only thing that dulled the pain, so I kept a source of warmth close to the pain at all times. Experiment if you can, and see what works for you.
  • marywilsoncline
    marywilsoncline Posts: 301 Member
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    Nope.

    I don't get one anymore! :laugh: <---laughing gleefully!

    Me either :bigsmile: I'm smiling all the time now!
  • rextcat
    rextcat Posts: 1,408 Member
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    NO the "gushing" feeling is just to creepy.
  • desireepr123
    desireepr123 Posts: 5
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    I try not to make a habit of it. I usually use that time to just curl up on the couch in my well-worn terry cloth bathrobe with a good book, my overweight cat, a pint of ben and jerry's and some old romance movies.

    Seriously, that's hilarious!!!! Classic. :laugh: (in case you missed it, the quote was from a guy) and there are times I do that!
  • bub_snig
    bub_snig Posts: 56
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    This is probably going to sound weird but I like working out when it is that time of the month. i feel the more icky and pissed off I am helps me get the most out of my workout. Thats when I usually book my boxing classes so I can really kick *kitten*!!!!
  • TyFit08
    TyFit08 Posts: 799 Member
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    Funny thing is I have had my workout clothes on all day, but haven't done a thing. Oh yeah TOM is visiting. I guess that answers it, in spite of my best intentions I generally don't. Either I'm in too much pain from the cramps or nauseated during the first few days or my energy level is just too low. I really hate how TOM ruins my routine and sometimes I really beat myself up about it, but now seeing how many others don't workout during their period, I feel better.
  • Farburnfred
    Farburnfred Posts: 333 Member
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    Yes as it really helps, but not on the day when it feels like my insides are falling out and my period is so hgeavy I don't dare move :( this is ususally the 2nd/3rd day so I just count it as a rest day
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
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    I am trying to exercise during my period but it seemlike I get super bad cramps. I was thinking of taking the week off. Do anybody else not exercise during their periods?

    Sometimes I go ahead and do it. For me, it's normally just one or two days of bad cramps. Sometimes naproxen sodium will get rid of the pain, and I can go ahead and do it.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
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    NO the "gushing" feeling is just to creepy.

    OMG! Totally this ^^^

    I feel the same way. Like when you are sitting for a long time, then you stand up....eww! :laugh:
  • slimmermomma
    slimmermomma Posts: 82 Member
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    I do - I find it makes me feel better overall, relieves the cramps and boosts my mood.
  • littlebuddy84
    littlebuddy84 Posts: 1,000 Member
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    I sure do. I find exercising really helps with cramps!
  • Nillia2
    Nillia2 Posts: 36 Member
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    i dont in my first two days especially...I have this thing where i feel totally disgusting if i even move lol

    yea, dont think I will ever get out of that stage lol
  • busymomto5PA
    busymomto5PA Posts: 62
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    Yes usually I do. I am preggo now so haven't had one for a little while. Exercise usually helps with cramping, I have taken ibuprophen before exercising during my menstrual cycle. Although I think if you are running you are not supposed to take ibuprophen first take tylenol. Something about it interfering with your body somehow. Maybe someone else know for sure but I can't remember read it in a running mag before.
  • RockinSkiBunny
    RockinSkiBunny Posts: 152 Member
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    I usually do. I get severe pms and cramps and I feel it helps both with my mood and to feel better. The day before it arrives though I am really drained so I might not. I take extra iron during that time.
  • al369
    al369 Posts: 170 Member
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    I swear my cramps are worse after working out, but I do it anyway. To each their own, but I don't like taking a whole week of exercising.

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