Do you think I should call in sick to work?

Question

I just got my period and on the first day I always feel the worst because I get this discomfort (like indigestion) in my abdomen, plus regular me steal cramps. It's an 8 hour shift that ends around 10 pm and I don't know if I'm going to be feeling well enough to work that much today. Should I call in? What should I say?

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Don't call in unless you can't get up. I would go to work until I couldn't take it, at least I will be paid for the hours I did work regardless if I had to go home. Also I would always keep PMS pills. They help!

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Don't call in. Unless you are physically unable to preform your job duties. I would suck it up and go. Have you tried taking midol or anything for your cramps?

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Meant to say "menstrual cramps".