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Chrissy, I'm on the bc pill constantly because of stage 4 endometriosis. This has helped me so much with pain. As with every drug, there are pros and cons, but this works for me.

Amy

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Hi
Yes, it happens to both of us, my daughter didn't have a problem before, now she does.

it happens to me every month i know how you feel

me too, I get alot worse and started menapause too night sweats, joints mood the lot
AHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhh
your not alone I promise

As for me I am on the seasonique pill so I don't have to worry about that feeling but every 3 months. Sometimes its bad and sometimes not but I figure its cause I am putting mother nature on hold for 2 months so she just decides to kick in over gear and I guess the MS doesn't know how to deal with it (ha).

If i forget where i am in my cycle, my ms reminds me!!!!! I know when i'm close. I am a week shy of 45, and can't wait for menopause. But, no signs of it yet.

Hey, Chrissy
I am 47 and haven't had a cycle for 5yrs.now but I beleive that the consant bc pill would be a big help, like the other ladies say. Also potassium might help with cramps. I feel for you, suffered 4 yrs of never ending cycles, I would have maybe a week off. Thank you Jesus that is over.

MS or not if you are having problems around your cycle you may want to find an endocrinologist (hormone doc) that over the phone tells you that they will treat low numbers and symptoms. (You can ask on the phone before you make an appointment). As many endocrinologists will NOT treat anything but those in the bottom 2.5 % of population.

You may be experiencing estrogen dominance(low progesterone), low DHEA, etc. Sometimes women crave chocolate around this time of month because you need magnesium and other nutrients to make these hormones. Low amounts of raw ingredients makes you low in final hormone product. I have been on bio-identical hormones (progesterone) and here to tell you it got rid of my monthly headaches, made my period regular, etc with NO neg side effects that the synthetics had on me (had to have them to keep my pregnancies) .

Again you have MS so there are lots of possibilities it is just if your problems are cyclical then you should at least find out if your sex hormones and nutrients you need to make them are at a healthy level.

Good luck getting to a doc that will test, dx and treat you,
EP

Thanks for all of ur help. It's time for my yearly Gino. appt. I am going to ask about a bc pill. Just never thought at 41 I would be asking about this.

It's kind of funny the things we need or want. I have pills to sleep and pills to give me energy. Pills to prevent UTI's and pills to help my thyroid, but it's funny to need or want a bc pill in your 40's!! :)

Oh yeah, I would be knocked on my butt, even more exhausted, not to mention the bad mood (I'm putting that really politely) could hardly walk, legs felt like lead. I haven't had a period for a few years, I guess I am in a fairly early menopause, I'm 54, but I'm not complaining. I do not miss that monthly ass kicking!

I have wondered if anyone else has had a change in that sense. For me, after a whole life of not too bothersome periods, roughly since MS symptoms set in (approx 4 years ago) it suddenly is like the tap has been turned on! It is good in the sense that my period is only super-intense for a day (as in the same quantity, just almost all at once) but it can become a little embarrassing. I double-plug (my term) but even after an hour or so, I have to make a run to the toilet.
I don't mean to gross anyone out, just wanted to throw it out in case anyone else has experienced rge same, to know you are not the only one!
I also am looking forward to menopause (although at 41, I probably still have a bit of a wait!)

i am having the same experience as Anne8. My whole life my menstrual cycle was normal. since my diagnosis, approximately 3 years, my cycle has gotten progressively heavier over time. I have one day that is just terrible, with my flow being extremely heavy. I avoid leaving the house at all on that day if I can because I need to change my supplies at least every hour.

One to two days before I start I start to get extra weak in my legs and it will last until my cycle is finished. My spasticity gets more intense and I feel like I've been run over by a truck. It's like having a mini flare every month.

My Gynecologist says I'm too young for menopause but too old for birth control pills and has suggested that I have an Ablation procedure done, but I haven't decided yet.

It's nice to know I am not alone in this.