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ricanfemale30 05/13/2011

I was feeling better all last week and half but today my monthly period started and my legs were weak all day I had to walk with my cane for stability and as the day when in my pain in the legs grew..same happened last month..has that happened to anyone?..pain and symptoms worse when on ur period? I thought I was doin better..I felt like crap all day couldnt cook or clean just get up to go the bathroom eat and say hi to my dad..this blows n my bf feels bad cuz he can't make the pain go away..damn period aggravating shit!

deleted_user 05/14/2011

I can totally relate to this! Yet another thing I thought was just me being crazy. In addition to the weakness that you mentioned and the pain, I also seem to run a low grade fever, or at least I feel like I am, just achy and cold but my face feels like it's burning hot. Also,I am much dizzier during that time, do you get the hot face and increased dizziness?

ricanfemale30 05/14/2011

Nah dude ur not nuts lol I'm useless this week my legs hurt so bad I heeded percents every 5hrs..its hard to walk like there weak yet painful. And yes!!!! I get more dizzy I have to hold on to stuff and walk with my cane..not only that idk bout my temp but I'm sssooo cold in my house its warmer outside than in so idk who's the culprit..it sux ass my bf has to do everything..kinda awesome tho lol

deleted_user 05/14/2011

H**l yes! i hate it. i now have to prepare for my period, because i might as well be dying during my period. it's rough. the most i know is that during a woman's menstrual cycle, her body temp increases. for those of us with heat sensitivity, this spells disaster.

i'm sorry it's so rough for you; i understand.

stay strong

deleted_user 05/15/2011

its something to do with my fluid balance i think, because potassium helps

ricanfemale30 05/15/2011

Day 3of my period..the pain has subsided but the balance still sux so I need the cane just for balance but I feel better too much activity makes sitting up nauseating..I gotta spend alotta time laying down which is a bummer but hey ill take it

deleted_user 05/15/2011

I'm glad you are feeling a little better...I just started mine last night...weird though cause it's early. Sigh!

deleted_user 05/16/2011

I competly understand. I'm weaker and more dizzy and usually spike a fever when its that time for me.The fever usually makes my neurological symtoms worse. I have to rely on my canes alot more during that time too.

And the fatigue! on top my already fatigue sucks!

its nice to know i'm not the only one but i wouldn't wish this on anyone

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