[elihan]

I've always had irregular periods, since I started, but in the last two years I get a nearly unbearable pain in my lower abdomen/upper legs at the beginning of my periods. They are so painful I am bedridden for almost the entire first day of my period. I cry, I vomit, and I can't stand.
But after that first day, there are no cramps, no pain, nothing uncomfortable at all.

In addition to this, I have absolutely no desire for sex. I'm 21 years old, a healthy weight, and I exercise and eat right, so I don't think this is normal.

I love my husband and I don't want him to think that it's a problem with him, because it really isn't. I haven't been to a doctor yet, but I plan to go as soon as I can determine how much it will cost with my current health insurance.

I really just want to know if anyone has any idea what it could be that's going on with my body.

[lizzardb63]

I have the exact same conditions. I've dealt with it since I got my first period. I find, once you feel the onset of your cramps, take 4 ibuprofen right away (at least thats a good dose for me, it might be different for you so be careful) but Ibuprofen helps with pain and is an antinflammatory. It will help with cramps more than other OTC pain meds. But take it asap if you want to try this. Its saved me SEVERAL times.

[lizzardb63]

Also- i did see my doctor about it and she said what happens is everything is cramping so hard that it cuts off blood supply to your uterus, which she described as basically "a heartattack to your uterus". it might be wise to talk to the doctor for a prescription antiimflamatory.