Are these normal period symptoms? should i see a doctor?

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Hey, obviously this is embarrassing so I didn't want to bring it up to my mom or friends but I have a lot of problems during my period that I do't know if others have too and just keep quiet about it.

Starting off with the cramps, when I was younger and first started my period I never really had to worry about the cramps. It just felt like a slight stomach ache, nothing that stopped me from doing normal activities. Now as I am older (almost 19) the cramps feel like they have gotten much worse and each month seems more painful than the last. It's a really strong pain that can come in waves and it's just horrible. It tends to prevent me from doing things like going to work or school cause all I can do it crawl up in a ball in my room in pain

I also get diarrhea every time in on my period, it gets really bad where it feels like I need to use the bathroom every 30-60 minutes. This also prevents me from going to work/school cause it's embarrassing to be running back and forth from the bathroom constantly.

Along with the diarrhea I get rather "pukey" feeling. I eat much smaller meals otherwise I get an upset stomach and I constantly feel "stuffed" like I just ate a gigantic meal when in fact I haven't.

This along with the regular symptoms; mood swings, fatigue and general PMS. I just wonder if others experience the stomach problems and intense cramps like I do. And what should I do about it?

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  • l.l.l
    10 years ago

    That's terrible and not normal. I think you should go to and ask a doctor.
    Your period shouldn't stop your normal life.

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  • bananapie
    10 years ago

    Pretty much what my periods were like before I began taking the pill. Much better since :)

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  • Foamy'sACoolSquirrel
    10 years ago

    It sounds like you need to go see a doctor. The doctor'll know and help you.

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  • as91
    10 years ago

    Don't think that is normal and it sounds awful :( I would see a dr if I were you. Maybe they can put you on the pill (if you aren't already on it) to regulate your hormones a little better and make sure you don't have something else going on.

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  • noid
    10 years ago

    Do you take something for the pain and it still hurts that much?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      10 years ago

      I take general pain relievers like ibuprofen and such. I've suggested taking midol but my mom won't let me cause she says it's not good for my stomach lining

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      • Riddler
        10 years ago

        Your period might change overtime. It might get worse or better depending. I also heard that exercise and diet effects how your period happens. So you might want to look into that.

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