Period pains

I ALWAYS get the absolute worst cramps on my first day. Like, it's hard to walk or breathe I'm in so much pain. And I can usually tell the moment I start because it's immediate pain. I've woken up in the middle of the night because of intense pains just for me to go in the bathroom and find I've started. Does anyone know how to ease these pains? I've missed school days because I can't even get out of bed. I'm hopefully getting on birth control soon to help, but are there any other remedies anyone knows? Please help😟