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By *reat me right OP Woman
over a year ago

Rotherham

Now, as a old fart, these days should be far behind me - but they're not. They're getting heavier and so much more painful. And, just now, I cant even get out to get anything so, ladies, anyone have any none medicinal tricks. This is how bad - I usually take 3 mfenamic acid tablets 3 times a day - to take the edge (only) off!!!

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Years ago my pe teacher told me to sit on the floor legs out straight and bend forward from the waist. I did try it and it worked. Hot water bottle, sips of gin or scotch, a gentle walk or I've been told an orgasm

Hope it passes soon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hot water bottles did genuinely help me, sending hugs it sucks xx

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

I just use the old hot water bottle and curl up in a ball. I'm a bit younger than you, but mine are going totally haywire too. Super light, super heavy, painful, irregular etc. Hope you find relief soon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not any more....

I'm single now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mine were unbearable. I went on the mini pill 2 years ago and haven’t had one since. I’m 48 and I smoke. It’s safe as it’s not a combined pill x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mine were unbearable. I went on the mini pill 2 years ago and haven’t had one since. I’m 48 and I smoke. It’s safe as it’s not a combined pill x"

My partner was pretty much the same as Nora; was painful till she went on the pill and then it was fine. She was in her 40s too. Hope it works out for you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive always got my big supply of mefanamic acid tablets ready, I remember years ago they seemed alot stronger and took all the pain away now not so much. Ive been told its down to polycystic ovaries and had 2 operations to remove the large cysts, that helped.

My cousin swears by evening primrose, she takes them daily x

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By *reat me right OP Woman
over a year ago

Rotherham

Thank you ladies it's just woken me - 330am ffs!!!! I'll steal Small hot water bottle in a couple of hours when she wakes up. She knows ummy hurts and was worried it was something she had done. Nope, just something she has to look forward to! And I usually have mfenamic acid on repeat but cant get it atm!!!! I'm guessing it was a man who came up with that particular rule atm xxxx

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By *onnnie72Man
over a year ago

west bromwich

I read somewhere that clitoral stimulation is a natural painkiller as it releases endorphins (some women use it in child birth) and the contractions when you orgasm cause you to lose resulting in a shorter period.....

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By *eachesAndCream99Couple
over a year ago

Outskirts of Cardiff just off the M4

I used to use a heat pack/hot water bottle, and curl over an exercise ball or lay in bed with a pillow between my legs to even the hips, weird I know but it helped the abdominal pain. Hope you get some relief soon. Xx

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By *iz78Woman
over a year ago

wirral

Mine were soo bad. Constant pain and bleeding for 3 months. I had the coil fitted and it has been amazing from straight away. Not periods or pain

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thank you ladies it's just woken me - 330am ffs!!!! I'll steal Small hot water bottle in a couple of hours when she wakes up. She knows ummy hurts and was worried it was something she had done. Nope, just something she has to look forward to! And I usually have mfenamic acid on repeat but cant get it atm!!!! I'm guessing it was a man who came up with that particular rule atm xxxx"

Why cat you get mefanamic on repeat?

Anything like naproxicin? Not sure if thsts one thats not recommended right now though x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I know how you feel OP

I take paracetamol with codeine that usually does the trick.

But failing that a hot water bottle and some gentle exercise.

I know you don't want to exercise - but trust me it helps.

Or get in a really hot bath x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I feel your pain! The only time I've not suffered since I was 11, was when I was pregnant!

Hot water bottle, pain relief for now but please try the mini pill or the mirena coil. Neither worked for me but that's not the case for everyone.

Sounds weird but I found that bascopan works!! I have diagnosed IBS and found out by accident but it does kind of make sense.

Chances are that you cant get your regular meds because they thin the blood and obviously the nhs is stretched enough at the present time, so they're restricting certain types of medication.

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

I had Mirena coil fitted and went from pain and floods to practically nothing, wish I had done it years ago.

Hot water bottle or those wheat sacs you put in microwave.

Miserable, I do sympathise

Take care

Jo x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I (her) had polycystic ovary syndrome and thankfully had a hysterectomy almost 5 years ago.... best thing that happened for me.

My periods were irregular but extremely painful and extremely heavy. I often wasn't able to get out of bed or if I could it would just be to lay down somewhere else such as sofa.

A hot water bottle eased it, and also putting a pillow between my knees if laying on my side, it lifts the hip and eases the strain on the pelvic muscles.

I feel so sorry for anyone going through this pain, it's not very pleasant at all. I hope it passes soon for you OP. X

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By *reat me right OP Woman
over a year ago

Rotherham

Soooooo happy to report mum has had us emptying the caravan there was a full box of mfenamic acid in there!!!!

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"I (her) had polycystic ovary syndrome and thankfully had a hysterectomy almost 5 years ago.... best thing that happened for me.

My periods were irregular but extremely painful and extremely heavy. I often wasn't able to get out of bed or if I could it would just be to lay down somewhere else such as sofa.

A hot water bottle eased it, and also putting a pillow between my knees if laying on my side, it lifts the hip and eases the strain on the pelvic muscles.

I feel so sorry for anyone going through this pain, it's not very pleasant at all. I hope it passes soon for you OP. X"

Another PCOS sufferer here. I'm on prescribed painkillers during it but try and refrain from taking them - orgasms do help take the edge off slightly. Yoga helps as well, as does eating bananas and chocolate. Buscopan is something that was suggested to me recently and it helps a lot. I hope you're doing a bit better OP, x

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

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"Now, as a old fart, these days should be far behind me - but they're not. They're getting heavier and so much more painful. And, just now, I cant even get out to get anything so, ladies, anyone have any none medicinal tricks. This is how bad - I usually take 3 mfenamic acid tablets 3 times a day - to take the edge (only) off!!!"
I feel your pain.. really do. I've suffered like this since I was 13 so I really do understand. I find hot water bottles or pads the best thing... but also try to take my pain killers staggered.. ie take them every 4 hours but take one lot at 7.. the 2nd at 9... ( different ones) I'm on the mini pill to supposedly lighten them... they do a bit but not a lot

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

NSAIDS will help the pain and reduce the flow.

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By *ourayloversCouple
over a year ago

chesterfield

(Lou) I've always found when mine are really bad any form of exercise works, the hardest bit is shifting off the sofa to do it

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By *erdyWoman
over a year ago

wiltshire

"Now, as a old fart, these days should be far behind me - but they're not. They're getting heavier and so much more painful. And, just now, I cant even get out to get anything so, ladies, anyone have any none medicinal tricks. This is how bad - I usually take 3 mfenamic acid tablets 3 times a day - to take the edge (only) off!!!"
to help with heavy periods or prolonged periods I would recommend maca powder. Totally natural and works. Google it to gather information and take from there. I get mine from Amazon, company called Lucy bee

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I (her) had polycystic ovary syndrome and thankfully had a hysterectomy almost 5 years ago.... best thing that happened for me.

My periods were irregular but extremely painful and extremely heavy. I often wasn't able to get out of bed or if I could it would just be to lay down somewhere else such as sofa.

A hot water bottle eased it, and also putting a pillow between my knees if laying on my side, it lifts the hip and eases the strain on the pelvic muscles.

I feel so sorry for anyone going through this pain, it's not very pleasant at all. I hope it passes soon for you OP. X

Sorry to hear you suffer from this condition too Meli, orgasms are medicinal ... enjoy

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