Paraguard cramps

Terri
Do they ever get better?
I'm only on my second cycle with the paraguard, and I'm beyond miserable. I can handle longer and heavier periods, that's fine. But these cramps 😭😭😭😭😭
I've had 2 kids, and not planning on more, so good birth control is a must. 
But man, when period cramps start to feel like contractions, that really sucks. 
Anyone have it get better after some more time? It's honestly borderline unbearable, and I gave birth with no medicine lol, so I'd like think I have a decent pain tolerance.