AF and painful bowl movements..... normal? possible TMI

[kelebek]

So AF has always been painful on and off even prior to DS. I only get AF heavy for about 2 or 3 days and then she just lingers for another 5 days or so. Since having DS I often get O pains.

The last few mnths AF has been getting worse, about 2 mnths ago she came 10 days early but came as normal now (I am usually a 28/29 day cycle by the clock - I think a friend may have brought me on) but the 2nd day (my heaviest day) I am getting really bad cramping (it feels like it starts at the top of my uterus and works it way down) and for the first 3 days or so it really hurts when I need to poo or urinate. My bowels are pretty regular but when AF arrives it is all over the place and I tend to get a bit constipated around AF. The straighter I stand the more it hurts and cramps, I spent most of the weekend curled up in bed. I do take nurofen for the pain... could they be causing some problems?

Should I see someone? does anyone have any clues as to why this is happening?

[Maruschke]

Same thing happens to me. Sorry

[kelebek]

thanks M, have you ever seen anyone about this? I was wondering if anyone else experienced this and I guess you answered this.


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[Maruschke]

Actually yes, I spoke to my Obs about it before my lap surgery, as it can indicate endo on your bowels. Thankfully I didn't have any endo.

[kelebek]

My mum thinks it could be endo/pcos too (she's a nurse) but I don't really know that much about it. I also had a c/ section with DS and wondered if that might have anything to do with it... mmm I probably should go see someone about it *sigh*


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[Maruschke]

I hope you get some answers, I know how toe-curling it can be.

[forshelby]

I've experienced this too. I have no advice though, but it's been this way since AF first visited at age 11. You're not alone.

[*LittleMissSummer*]

Oh wow could it really be linked to pcos? Because it always happens to me but i assumed it was normal! Wow thats nice to know.

[Sibbie]

Could be endometriosis... I get the same thing, can be very, very ouchy

Or it could also be that the hormones that make your uterus contract and relax during AF effects (or is it affects? Lol) your bowel muscles too.

hope it stops soon

[Razzberry]

yes - I have endo and pcos and quite often if you have one you have the other as they are both hormone related. I had a lap done 4 years ago to remove endo and the pain has been heaps better since then. I would go and get checked out by your doc who can give you a referral to a gyno who may be able to give you stronger pain meds or do some investigations. Good luck

[onthefly]

yep. endo.
sucks

[Floweryfields]

I had the same thing - it was endo on my bowel and bladder, since I had it removed, it no longer is an issue - though weeing does occasionally still cause a twinge. The bowel pain for me was excrutiating just before I had my lap - almost in tears crying and no looking forward to having to do a poo type pain.