Is this normal?

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Last month when I got my period the cramps were so bad I had to take 6 Tylenol to make it feel better. I was overheating and dripping sweat. I had a massive headache and could barely keep my own saliva down I was so nauseous. It has never been like this before and I was really scared. Is this normal or has it happened to anyone else?

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Fun fact: Tylenol is not as effective as Ibuprofen for period cramps. Ibuprofen limits the production of prostaglandins which regulate your uterine cramps. I recommend 400mg doses.

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I normally have mild cramps, but I had one period that was excruciating and debilitating. I got through it with Tylenol, and still don't know the cause.

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That does not sound normal. Have you talked with your doctor about it? It might be a good idea to also ask about the Tylenol thing because taking too much isn't good for your liver.

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Some period cramps are worse than others. One time my cramps were so bad that I couldn't even walk back to my dorm after an exam! My boyfriend had to help me back and he was almost late to class as a result. I don't know why some months hurt more than others but fluctuating pain seems normal. I'd consult a doctor if it's always this bad or it's really bad quite often

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I'm not sure if its normal but I had this happen to me a few times last year or so. It happened a few days before my period each time though. It would last about two nights but it was during the night, I would wake up and have the sams symptoms and it would get so bad and I would get so hot that I went and layed on my bathroom floor in the middle of winter and sleep the rest of the night there (if I even got sleep) it was absolutely dreadful. That was when I was fifteen, now sixteen, and it happened about 9 times. I'm not sure if this is the same thing you going through, it sure sounds close. I'm not sure what caused it and I never went to the doctor about this so I'm sorry I have no legit medical advice. But I hope this helps in sone way and I hope you get things figured out. It has seemed to stop happening to me, at least for now.

Is this normal?

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