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

[MissM]

Hey Ladies,

AF has arrived ... this time, she is a little different, this morning i was really heavy to the point of overflow and showering I am in a bit of pain from the cramps but they are ok to deal with - but its the incomfortable feeling im getting and when i walk I have to kind of hunch over a little so it doesnt feel like im 'stretching' iykwim?

My question is - to ease pain and cramping what do you do?

I'm going to go and have a half hour gentle walk and see if that helps (Lets hope I can walk that long, ive been struggling a bit this morning just walking around the house) but I would also like to try something a little different too.

[ciara.e]

Naenae,

Heat can be really good for loosening up tight muscles and relieves pain associated with AF cramps a lot too. Have you got a heat wheat bag or a hot water bottle?

As far as exercise goes, the walking sounds great. Have you also got a swiss ball? If you do, you can do some swiss ball stretching and light exercise using that.

Have you tried a hot shower even?

I think that if it doesn't get better, you may be better going to see your doctor to check all is well in there.

[Cherished]

Hi hon I'd go and see a chinese herbal medicine person and get acupuncture, chiropractic can also help with bad periods and in the mean time drink camomile tea and put he heat pack on

[MissM]

Thanks for the advice girls. I took it easy with my walk, i done 20 mins then had a 5 min break, then i done another 10 mins, so far I've been feeling ok. I forgot where I've put my hot water bottle but i really should go and look for it. This is the first time I've felt like this, I give loads of luv n hugs to the ladies who go through this every month. after this mornings over flow AF was light, but now its starting to pick up again (clots n all!)

I think I'm going to have to investigate a chiro or accupuncturist a little more, thanks for your advice this is definitely something I will bring up with my Specialist

Thanks so much

[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