Aunt Flo & gentle exercise advice PLEASE!! Could be TMI for some...

[Cherished]

If you can't find your hot water bottle you can 1/2 fill a glass jar with hot water from the tap or you can even use a plastic bottle. Hope you feel better soon

[Tish]

Have you tried evening primrose oil? I used to get shocking period pain before I had DS, I've continuted taking evening primrose oil every day since he was born and they've been pretty good since. *touches all available wood*. Not sure if it's being post preggo or the evening primrose that's fixed it though, but maybe worth a try?

I know that won't make you feel better today tho hun, sorry.

You could also fill a sock with rice and tie a knot in it and microwave that for a minute or two. I used to just hide on the couch with a packet of naprogesic, so sorry don't have any other better tips. I did sometimes try a little "o" for the good endorphins, if you're feeling inclined

Hope you're feeling better soon.

Tish
x

PS Just noticed in your sig that you've been diagnosed with PCOS. I have PCO, and since I started exercising pretty hard regularly and lost about 4kg my periods were much better too (pre preg), just a thought

[MissM]

Thanks girls I found after my walk i felt alot better, AF was lighter and i didnt feel so bad. I will have to try EPO and see how that goes (Thanks Tish!) cos I can't let it interfere with my work (I work fulltime and I ha d to take friday off!)

Hey Tish - this is the 2nd month where I have had severe cramping etc - i think my body is changing rather quickly (i never had probs til now AF USED to be painfree!) I have changed my eating habits and exercising more, just have to motivate myself to do it EVERYDAY! ..

Im going to look at the c25k - i think the benefits would be awesome and I dont mind running!

Thanks for all your feedback