Tabby did you have these pains while you were pregnant? I'm asking because it sounds like you are associating the pain with your mestral cycle. I think every woman would tell you that yes they do have some discomfort. Some very little and some very severe. What the doctor may have meant is that since they can find no other cause you have to accept that this pain will be part of your life.

There are lots of things that you can do to lessen this type of pain. Some natural or herbal remedies. Some OTC meds like pamprin. And some prescription. The most common cure is birth control pills because they regulate the hormones.

You mention going to the doctor. But have you gone to a gynecologist? I would suggest finding a female because they tend to be more understanding. But you also have to be willing to accept that this is what is wrong and want to feel better. The mind is the most powerful organ in our bodies and it can convince our bodies that cures don't work or that the pain is worse than it really is. You might want to look into some counseling programs to teach you ways to use your brain to overcome the pain.

Welcome to the group Tabby.

I think you need to go the gyno too. I think you need to be checked out for endometriosis. You say that you are cramping all the time and it's worse when you are having your periods. There are other things it could be, but that's what comes to my mind first.
Are your periods heavy? Also try staying away from gassy foods as this will only make it worse. No soda!
I wish you well and hope you get answers soon.

Hugs,
Toni

My docotrs have done every test every month I have this pain everyday of the year Its horrible I told my mom that birth control would help but she tod me that Birth control is really dangrous and can cause me more problems All I want is to be able to go a day without pain Its hurts and I have told her to take me to get it checked out by a female docor But she said that I need to learn to deal with the pain. I have tried pamerin and other medicine nothing is helping. I just don't know what to do anymore. Last night I was hurting and all I could do was cry. but even that did not help. why won't my docors listen to me I keep telling them and so does my mom they won't listen to us

Sounds like ovarian cysts to me. I got one once and holy crap!! It hurt so bad I thought I was dieing. I hope they find out what is wrong soon. Big Hugs and welcome

I have never been checked for that I wonder If that could be the problem. What are the systoms of ovarian cystss.

I too have ovarian cysts and that kinda sounds to me also that it may be your problem. Did you have the ultrasound of your female organs? That would in my opinion be a good idea.

Yes I have had ultrasounds of my female organs The only thing that my docotrs found was that my uterus is sideways the last time I had an ultasound was 5 months ago I might need to go back for another one Because thats what my aunt think it is to.

go to a gyno, maybe a check for endo like someone else said? the only way they test for that is to do a laporoscopy, which is surgery, but at least you would know. If its endo the first thing they prescribe is hormones or the pill, so maybe that would work for your pain. Who cares what your Mom says, you need to not be in pain.

Sounds exactly like me. Have you been tested for Non Tropical Celiac Sprue?

The tests are only about 80% accurate. So if I was you, I would try a gluten free diet and see if you feel better. It could take a couple months but I am guessing that you'd rather feel better.

yes go to gyono it could be somthing there i was told there was nothing wrong went to gyno ened up having complete histrectomy becuse i had cyist in my uteres is was size of bassball . hugs minnie

Going to see a gyno sounds like good advice - I would suggest you consider having saliva testing done for hormone (testosterone, estrogen, progesterone) imbalances - blood tests are not as good as they are a single snapshot in time - the saliva tests are done 14 days apart and measure hormone levels 4 times a day over several days.

Until you track down the cause, perhaps getting your primary care physician to refer you to a pain management specialist would be worthwhile. Your PCP can document the severity and longevity of your pain, and the pain management doc can get you some relief for the pain until you can address the underlying causes.

I can empathize with you about abdominal pain - spending your life with the feeling of a knife in your guts is no way to live!! I hope you find some relief.

I went to the doctor today and they ran some more test they even did a ultrasound nothing abnormal is showing up but thier going to run some more test Thier thinking I may need a hystertomy because my uterus is sideways They said its not suppose to be like that but so far there are no signs of cyst They want me to have a pap smear done as soon as possible