saffy-i was surprised about the bananas as well,she said it was something to do with being a damp food and the spleen doesn't like damp foods,and the spleen plays a big part in the blood in your body,she also said to stay away from avocados & nuts....craftymummy-sending lots of 'o' vibes...afm-not cramping as much,more of a tingling sensation??might be all the acupuncture i've had this time,no spotting..Need to shave my legs,but to scared to bend over..went shopping yesterday & when bend over to get something from the bottom shelf,got a bit of a sharp pain