Have pain like never before...
Hi,
I'm currently having tests done right now 'cause I might have PCOS. My periods have been soooo irregular for the last 6 months, none for 100 days then back on schedule but very heavy and soooo painful.... I never had pain like that before, my periods never bothered me before, were very light and only lasted 3-4 days max. But now it lasts up to 7 days and heavy for at least 4 days. I am anemic and take Iron twice a day but I feel so weak during my period. I am not used to so much pain. Except for Tylenol, what else should I take for pain?
BTW, I'm still pre-op and should get VSG sometimes this year.
Thanks
Anne
I'm currently having tests done right now 'cause I might have PCOS. My periods have been soooo irregular for the last 6 months, none for 100 days then back on schedule but very heavy and soooo painful.... I never had pain like that before, my periods never bothered me before, were very light and only lasted 3-4 days max. But now it lasts up to 7 days and heavy for at least 4 days. I am anemic and take Iron twice a day but I feel so weak during my period. I am not used to so much pain. Except for Tylenol, what else should I take for pain?
BTW, I'm still pre-op and should get VSG sometimes this year.
Thanks
Anne
I think different things work for different people.
I used to use a prescribed does of Naproxen Sodium.
I guess fortunately and unfortunately I learned to live with the pain because at any given time on an ultrasound I have 6 or more cysts on each ovary.
Now I do have episodes every now and again where the cyst decides to become a golf ball, a tennis ball and even became a soft ball once. So in those situations they will give me the hard stuff. But bottom line I would go to a doctor that is VERY experienced in diagnosing and treating this disorder so they can help you in any way they can.
Good luck and I am sorry you are in pain and there are many many ladies who know how you feel.
I used to use a prescribed does of Naproxen Sodium.
I guess fortunately and unfortunately I learned to live with the pain because at any given time on an ultrasound I have 6 or more cysts on each ovary.
Now I do have episodes every now and again where the cyst decides to become a golf ball, a tennis ball and even became a soft ball once. So in those situations they will give me the hard stuff. But bottom line I would go to a doctor that is VERY experienced in diagnosing and treating this disorder so they can help you in any way they can.
Good luck and I am sorry you are in pain and there are many many ladies who know how you feel.
Kamelion63
Lap Band 10/2007 Had complications - waiting on approval to have band removed and revised to RNY with NEW surgeon Dr. Nicholson!
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Lap Band 10/2007 Had complications - waiting on approval to have band removed and revised to RNY with NEW surgeon Dr. Nicholson!
HW 315 SW 286 CW285 GW 180
"I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." -Kurt Cobain
Hello,
My NP told me to use 800mg of Ibuprophen (Advil) not only because of the insane pain I have but because it actually decreases your blood flow. From extreme heavy to moderate for me. I never use Advil during the other days of the month because it is such a large amount. Because of other issues I'm usually at a 6 on the pain scale but during my periods I truly wish I were dead, the 800mg Advil works! I don't think Tylenol will work with the bld flow issues, I never take it because it makes me very ill.
Hope it helps,
Chrissy
My NP told me to use 800mg of Ibuprophen (Advil) not only because of the insane pain I have but because it actually decreases your blood flow. From extreme heavy to moderate for me. I never use Advil during the other days of the month because it is such a large amount. Because of other issues I'm usually at a 6 on the pain scale but during my periods I truly wish I were dead, the 800mg Advil works! I don't think Tylenol will work with the bld flow issues, I never take it because it makes me very ill.
Hope it helps,
Chrissy