posted March 31, 2012 01:34 PM            

Most of the time it's really not 'ewwwww' unless I'm having a day where it's so overwhelming that it's just that... overwhelming. And it is not unusual or odd at all for women to have issues like mine - especially for women over 35. Mine is not an unusual or peculiar case. Most women/people just won't talk about it.

And no matter how I feel about my period and how natural it is to have a period - it IS embarrassing when you are at a party and someone asks "What is that on your pants??" and you realize you've soaked through your protection and pants... again...

LOL
You can tell my period is due (it was due yesterday so I'm waiting). I get a little emotional and introspective. I have to worry if my period didn't come yesterday then maybe Monday my flow will be too heavy to go to work... again. I'm also supposed to have a saline vaginal sonogram on Monday. Will I have to cancel that because I'm passing clots the size of golfballs?

That is sincerely not "Woe is me" but just what has to be dealt with by many women.

posted March 31, 2012 01:41 PM            

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You are not a loser, LEXX. And there's nothing wrong with sharing your pain with those who love you; that's what loved ones are here for.

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How beautifully expressed!

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posted March 31, 2012 01:56 PM            

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posted March 31, 2012 03:26 PM            

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Originally posted by Randall:
You are not a loser, LEXX. And there's nothing wrong with sharing your pain with those who love you; that's what loved ones are here for.

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posted March 31, 2012 04:53 PM            

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Originally posted by Lexxigramer:
Originally posted by Randall:
You are not a loser, LEXX. And there's nothing wrong with sharing your pain with those who love you; that's what loved ones are here for.
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Thank you Randall.
It is just that things on most fronts in my life have become worse.
I do not want to keep bemoaning publicly.
For now I simply want folks to bear with me,
and to please have patience when I do not reply right off to everyone etc., or return private messages right off.
I love coming here and do keep watch on forums I moderate, even though I do not always post always.
On that note
sigh
must go down again.
Thank you for your kind words.
{{{hugs}}}
Lexxi

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Aww Lexx...you are loved, no matter what.

I don't want to sound empty here but it will work out for good. You have felt the change yourself now hold on. And if you ever need to talk, we are here. Don't think for a second you are burdening us by sharing your troubles. You are only allowing us a chance to love you more.

posted March 31, 2012 10:28 PM            

& I don't think anyone here thinks you are a loser Lexx.

posted April 01, 2012 08:53 AM            

T
Thank you. {{{hugs}}}

OK....
having a very hard time with my eyes/head today,
(this is scary because it can be deadly...not going to elaborate...must rest)
in addition to other bad things.
Must go.

posted April 02, 2012 03:15 AM            

We are here to support each other, remember? We love you, very much and always here for you.

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posted April 02, 2012 06:13 AM            

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If someone won't be there for you when you are down, what good are they when you are up?

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posted April 02, 2012 09:30 AM            

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Doesn't make you bad or ungrateful, unless it's constant and about really stupid things (like stuff that's on the website "first world problems"). While there's value in "don't sweat the small stuff" and in having gratitude, I wouldn't consider health problems "small stuff".

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ARGH! I fcuking hate that site. It is like the worst, most offensive collection of the most racist, sexist, privileged minor sh!t a human brain can spout. That is a clear example of WOE IS ME.

Health problems are definitely not something one can shrug away. My last to last period, I was in so much pain, my vision blacked out and I passed out. Definitely not trivial

posted April 02, 2012 06:18 PM            

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ARGH! I fcuking hate that site. It is like the worst, most offensive collection of the most racist, sexist, privileged minor sh!t a human brain can spout. That is a clear example of WOE IS ME.

Health problems are definitely not something one can shrug away. My last to last period, I was in so much pain, my vision blacked out and I passed out. Definitely not trivial

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I find the site helpful because it reminds me to be grateful.

posted April 02, 2012 06:26 PM            

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My last to last period, I was in so much pain, my vision blacked out and I passed out.

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posted April 02, 2012 07:40 PM            

Though was very tempted to put it in just to horrify any males that might be reading this even more.

posted April 02, 2012 08:18 PM            

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Those are the worst. I've had the same thing happen too many times, but usually vision just goes fuzzy and I hyperventilate and feel like I am on the verge of blacking out. It's a scary feeling. First comes the sweating and ripping clothes off, then after puking for awhile I'm freezing and shaking. Usually it's in the bathroom and I'm puking uncontrollably, weak and trying to hold onto something to stay steady and not faint, afraid I will pass out while crouching over the toilet and hit my head on the bowl and be knocked unconscious and no one will find me for awhile.

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......and I left out the simultaneous diarrhea part (youre welcome).

Though was very tempted to put it in just to horrify any males that might be reading this even more.

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posted April 02, 2012 08:20 PM            

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I find the site helpful because it reminds me to be grateful.

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That is a very noble use of an ignoble enterprise

posted April 02, 2012 08:24 PM            

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......and I left out the simultaneous diarrhea part (youre welcome).

Though was very tempted to put it in just to horrify any males that might be reading this even more.

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LMAO. Yes, I get that, too. Two days leading up to it, I find that I'm having to run to the bathroom, and the body is gassy.

posted April 02, 2012 11:44 PM            

and how about those newborn baby sized blood clots you pass a few times a day for the first few days???

Yay!

posted April 03, 2012 12:09 AM            

I remember almost passing out when I was slicing raw liver for the dogs, years ago, when it was also that time of the month. I was so tired, and it was so gross and slippery, and it reminded me of that.

posted April 03, 2012 12:47 AM            

I should mention that if you can take some ibuprophen at least a day or two before, it's supposed to help. And I notice it does, if I'm regular and catch it in time. 200 - 400 mgs before bleeding starts often alieveates the symtoms to some degree, if you can catch them. Got to be quick about it.

posted April 03, 2012 12:53 AM            

I hate that I have to take such a high dose for it to work, because I know it's hurting other organs at the same time

I'd suffer through it if I could, but I can't. And that's saying a lot.

posted April 03, 2012 07:37 AM            

Besides the excruciating pain, there's the fever and vomiting. The pains last from about six to twelve hours. You have no desire to eat or drink anything nor do you want anyone touching you because it feels like the pain is pulsing through your entire body.

Anti Inflammatories didn't help. My period pains became bad after I turned fourteen going on fifteen.

Docs suggested to go onto a contraceptive.. hell no! What good will that do? It will make you get your periods less or not at all but it's NOT CURING the problem docs!

One doc told me usually such severe period pains disappear after a woman has a baby. I don't have kids so I don't know how much truth is in it.

Then there's the herbal route, proper diet and excersize. Been there, done that and doesn't help. Bleh.

So, I sympathize women who endure this every month. It puts you out for the first day or two, affecting work, school etc because you need to take that day off. I dislike when people say, "Take a pill and you'll be ok." BS! No one knows what it's like unless they experience or witness it and a popping a pain killer doesn't help!

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