first day of period. cramps advice?

Question

Okay so I know cramps are normal. But I'm due my period tomorrow and I'm literally scared to get it. Ever since I started my period almost 5 years ago. The first 2 days of my cycle have literally been unbearable.
I can't get out of bed I'm in that much pain. I literally lie in bed crying and hyperventilating. No pain medication seems to work. Or hot water bottles, baths, exsercise, bananas, nothing. And believe me I have tried everything I can think of.
Can someone please help me. I even went in the pill for a few months last year even though I'm completely against it.

There must be something I can do. I can't bare this anymore. 😭

Answer

Hm.. I have problems with terrible cramps on the first and second day of my period too. I usually drink hot liquids such as ginger or bay leaf tea. I always stay away from spicy food and soup or broth is usually my go to when i have really bad cramps. I also stay away from caffeine because that seems to worsen things. After I eat my soup and drink my tea, I pop a pill and then try to get some rest. Sometimes, resting your body helps alleviate the pain.

Answer

Also I have a very high pain tolerance, I broke my rib and didn't notice until a week later when I went to get it checked out just in case.

So I know it's definitely not a normal level of pain for cramps.

At least I assume it's not a normal level for cramps, and if it is, well shoot me now.

first day of period. cramps advice?

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