Rhonda in TX Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Okay. I can't believe I'm asking this here, but I've googled and don't really have anyone else to ask. I'm 46 years old. My cycles have been all over the place. Long, short, heavy, light, you name it. I'm pretty sure all that's my age. However... I started a few days ago and this one has been a doozy. I've had the worst cramps I've ever had in my life. Now, the cramps seem to be over, but I have pretty bad pain in my abdomen. It's like exercise-induced pain - like I overdosed on sit-ups. Sometimes I can't stand up straight because of the pain. DH is wondering if I need to see a doctor, but I really don't know. Is this leftover from the cramps? Anybody experienced anything like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Could you have fibroids? You may want to check w/ your gyn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Could you have fibroids? You may want to check w/ your gyn... I did have a checkup back in November, but I don't know if that's something that would show up in a regular exam. Something to consider, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I did have a checkup back in November, but I don't know if that's something that would show up in a regular exam. Something to consider, though... It might show up during a regular exam. (It did for me.) Could you have pulled a muscle somehow? Sorry you're not feeling well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 I can't think of anything I could have done to pull a muscle. I haven't even exercised this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Okay. I can't believe I'm asking this here, but I've googled and don't really have anyone else to ask. I'm 46 years old. My cycles have been all over the place. Long, short, heavy, light, you name it. I'm pretty sure all that's my age. However... I started a few days ago and this one has been a doozy. I've had the worst cramps I've ever had in my life. Now, the cramps seem to be over, but I have pretty bad pain in my abdomen. It's like exercise-induced pain - like I overdosed on sit-ups. Sometimes I can't stand up straight because of the pain. DH is wondering if I need to see a doctor, but I really don't know. Is this leftover from the cramps? Anybody experienced anything like this? I have no idea, but could you have been pregnant? And are you still bleeding? Lots of clots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellycbr Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Ask your doctor about doing an ultra-sound to check for fibroids. I hope you feel better:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 I have no idea, but could you have been pregnant? And are you still bleeding? Lots of clots? I really doubt that. I was about a week early. And yes to your last two questions, but that is not unusual for me for the past year or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Ask your doctor about doing an ultra-sound to check for fibroids. I hope you feel better:) I think my husband would feel better if I did something like that. He's never seen me like this, so he's concerned. I think I will make an appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 And yes to your last two questions, but that is not unusual for me for the past year or so. If you have fibroids & you're having very heavy bleeding/clots, ask about Lysteda (generic name Transexamic Acid). I just tried it (generic form) for the first time this month & it worked wonders. (Doesn't help w/ cramps, though, just bleeding.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 If you have fibroids & you're having very heavy bleeding/clots, ask about Lysteda (generic name Transexamic Acid). I just tried it (generic form) for the first time this month & it worked wonders. (Doesn't help w/ cramps, though, just bleeding.) I do have a prescription for that. The first month I took it, it was fabulous. This month, it's hardly helping at all. I did stop taking it. I really don't like taking medication, and it didn't seem to be doing anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I do have a prescription for that. The first month I took it, it was fabulous. This month, it's hardly helping at all. I did stop taking it. I really don't like taking medication, and it didn't seem to be doing anything. Oh. Sorry that it didn't continue working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Oh. Sorry that it didn't continue working. You and me both. I was just using it to by some time, though. I'm probably going to have an ablation. That may have just moved up on the calendar. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candid Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Massive, horrible cramps (with or without show) are a symptom of perimenopause. I've had one or two over the last few years. The first time it was so bad, I thought I had food poisoning. It took me several hours to figure out this was a cramp versus nausea. I've read horror stories of women who have them regularly who can't do anything. However, my OB always asks me about show between periods, apparently this is a symptom of something bad (I've not asked) so you do need to sort out if this is happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennifersLost Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I had the kind of horrendous cramps that would literally have me writhing on the floor and nearly fainting/throwing up, but they generally only last a half-hour, so if your pain is ongoing, that's probably something different. If you get the crazy bad cramps every period, the minute you know your period is coming on, take 400 - 600 mg right away, and then take another 200 - 400 every 8 hours for the first few days of your period. It can cut way back on your bleeding and keep the cramps in check. I'd get checked out, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Massive, horrible cramps (with or without show) are a symptom of perimenopause. I've had one or two over the last few years. The first time it was so bad, I thought I had food poisoning. It took me several hours to figure out this was a cramp versus nausea. I've read horror stories of women who have them regularly who can't do anything. However, my OB always asks me about show between periods, apparently this is a symptom of something bad (I've not asked) so you do need to sort out if this is happening. I wondered if it could be a perimenopause thing, so thanks for mentioning that. Oh, the joys of getting older. Nothing between periods, thank goodness, but I will definitely get this checked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 I had the kind of horrendous cramps that would literally have me writhing on the floor and nearly fainting/throwing up, but they generally only last a half-hour, so if your pain is ongoing, that's probably something different. If you get the crazy bad cramps every period, the minute you know your period is coming on, take 400 - 600 mg right away, and then take another 200 - 400 every 8 hours for the first few days of your period. It can cut way back on your bleeding and keep the cramps in check. I'd get checked out, though. This has never happened to me before, so it's really thrown me for a loop. Thanks for the medication plan. I assume you're talking about ibuprofen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I had the kind of horrendous cramps that would literally have me writhing on the floor and nearly fainting/throwing up, Have you tried Aleve? (Before it became OTC, it was prescribed for severe cramps.) It works wonders, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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