Does anyone have any advice or suggestions to help with the pains and bloating? I take regular paracetamol for pain and use hot water bottles when I can but the bloating makes me feel so fat and ugly. I avoid activities in the day because of how I feel. I've got a day out planned this week and the thought of having to deal with my period is ruining it already. I get anxious about where the nearest toilet is in case I've leaked and feel I have to wear clothes which cover up my bum as the bloated stomach makes my bum stick out and basically feel shit :(