I started my period today. Explains all of the indigestion I've been feeling. Today is day 1 of cycle and I'm experiencing diarrhea/constipation and moderate cramps that are pretty uncomfortable. Also experiencing lower back pain. I took midol about an hour ago. I'm trying to relieve my cramps. So far my hot water bottle has been the biggest help.

Any other women out there experience painful cramps on their first day of getting aunt flow? I'm fairly certain my cramps are considered "normal" but I haven't compared much with other women so I'm not 100% sure.