period pains

[Jojo]

For me its an absolute godsend.

Before, I used to have to change every hour minimum (both tampon and towel) and would have the most excruciating pain.

Now, I haven't had to either worry about making sure I've enough protection in the house, nor have I leaked or had any pains.

You know where I am if you wanna chat about it, but I'd certainly highly recommend it. The website is great for info, but sometimes a chat with someone who uses one helps moreso.

Oh and you can get them cheaper than the price stated on their website (I think mine cost just over £10)

x x x

[CrazyLea]

I was looking on the FAQ.. and it said you could wear it at night.. do you? Is that reccommended? Says to wear it 8 hours at the most before emptying it.. what if you accidentaly sleep over 8 hours .

Am I thinking too much ?

[Abigail]

I've been thinking about getting a mooncup for a while. They are much more convienient and discreet than tampons and cheaper in the long run.

I've been holding back because I don't know how easy they are to insert. It looks a doddle on the website but does it actually unfold after you put it in?

About the tablet, does it stop your period for as long as you take it? How long before your period is due do you start taking it?

[Jojo]

I was looking on the FAQ.. and it said you could wear it at night.. do you? Is that reccommended? Says to wear it 8 hours at the most before emptying it.. what if you accidentaly sleep over 8 hours .

Am I thinking too much ?

You're overly worrying lol - I use mine overnight and where I used to have to get up twice a night to change because I was so heavy, I didn't have any problems and slept more soundly than before. Its the same with tampon use - they advise to change at least every 8 hrs (if you get to 8 hrs that is lol)

I've been thinking about getting a mooncup for a while. They are much more convienient and discreet than tampons and cheaper in the long run.

I've been holding back because I don't know how easy they are to insert. It looks a doddle on the website but does it actually unfold after you put it in?

About the tablet, does it stop your period for as long as you take it? How long before your period is due do you start taking it?

It can take a while to get used to, a while being 2 or 3 goes at putting it in, rather than weeks if you see what I mean, but basically its exactly the same as tampons - it unfolds once in, which then forms the seal and the cup, preventing leakage. It sits lower down than a tampon, but it still unfelt, but like it says on the website, you may need to trim the stalk (I removed my stalk completely)

I've saved so much money since my periods returned after having baby number 4, nearly 4 months ago, that already my pocket has noticed the difference.

The tablets stop your periods whilst you take them, then once you stop taking them, you'll have a breakthrough bleed, a bit like if you are on the combined pill. Its usually about 2 or 3 days after stopping taking the tablet. They normally advise to take the tablet a week before you leave to go wherever you are going, so its not dependant on when your period is due. They say to take it a week a head in case of any spotting is experienced though.

[Kim]

They are a total pain! Mine seem to have developed a habit of starting early in an inconvenient place. I started in an exam that was part of one of my Science GCSE's once, and today it was in Maths. It was lucky I had a night pad and paracetomol in my bag really; narrowly escaped having to ask the pupil receptionist for sanitary pads. I had no pain with them for years; one painful one in six months max, and now they hurt every time.

[Kirsty :]]

I completely agree they are a pain!
You jsut want to curl up and laze about in your pyjamas all day and do nothing but eat chocoalte and cry over silly things (if you get mood swings as everyone is different) lol.
School is the worst
Yuck hate going to school, it's just uncomfortable and you can't concentrate, and the pains seem to get worse there too!
Fun
I usually take nurofen but it doesn't seem to work very well anymore.

Could anyone reccomend any stronger tablets??
Thanks

[StarsOfCCTV]

A couple of paracetomel every 4-5 hours seems to sort me out, I try to wait longer than that though I don't like taking to many

[Abigail]

Taking two paracetamol and one ibruprofen together helps with the pain. My GP told me they work better together than on their own. Co-codamol are ace, sort the pain out quick smart. You can only get them on prescription though.

Does anybody get sore legs? I find it really odd that my legs ache and feel heavy yet I don't have any pain.

[Kirsty :]]

Yeahh I've had co-codamol before off my Mum and they worked a treat. Any ideas how you go about getting them from the doctors? They're funny about giving pills and things for period pains aren't they??

I've never had the sore achy legs with no pain, but I think I'd prefer that to an achy tummy with pain!! lol

[Abigail]

I get them for joint pain but I use them for lots of different things. I even take them when I can't sleep because they make me drowsy. I know I shouldn't but I do sometimes.

I saw a doctor at my practice and she gave me ibruprofen which didn't work. I was hankering after co-codamol as my GP had prescribed them for me before but she doesn't like prescribing painkillers. I saw my GP after a week and he gave me co-codamol. I guess it depends what sort of GP you have. Mine is excellent, even if he does talk too fast for me to understand him (he's irish).

Anyway, I don't know if they prescribe CC for period pain. Explain that paracetamol and ibruprofen, warm baths, hot water bottles etc don't work and you would like something stronger. Whatever you do, don't tell them that your mum gave you CC or any other prescription drug.