Ladies, I am wondering if any of you have noticed that your menstrual cramps are worse with peri. I have always had cramps to some extent, but since entering peri, I feel like I have mild cramps virtually all month long, and then when I am having my period, I have much more severe cramping. Two Advil are not doing the job. Also, if you have experienced this, is there any OTC drug or herb or something like that that can help with the pain?

Thanks!

mom2rudy, I began about 5 or 6 months ago having severe cramps that would start about a week before my period. Felt like labor pains. I could not walk, sit down or do anything until my period ended, then the pain would disappear when it was over. Many tests later, nothing! Dr. put me on birth control pills and the problems have minimized considerably. I know how it feels and I don't ever want to go through that again. It was like 2 weeks out of every month I was totally incapacitated. I hope you find a solution very soon. This is definitely not the way I had it planned.

Hi mom2rudy,
I've been in bed the whole day minus a quick shop that left me hanging on the cash out counter ready to keel over. I can't remember when this ever happened last. 30 years ago?
I was also 11 days late and felt the surge build up. Midol and staying off my feet to prevent flooding , this after barely even bleeding the last 4 mnths.
Many moons ago in England I was given fresh peppermint stick Tea. Worked wonders. No idea where to find it---