Dr update and pain!

I don't understand AF came early and is packing a wicked painful punch this month. My back and tummy are killing me!!

What can I take that will minimize this pain other the ibuprofen which increases you flow.

On a happy note I am getting blood work done tmrw - dr said that the 3rd day of your cycle I'd the best time to get accurate reads.

He then wants to do a D&C bc he thinks my pain and flow might get better, and even though he did a sono feels like I might have polyps. He will schedule after blood work comes back. This is Buber frustrating!!!

Thanks for letting me vent!

Dr update and pain!

I would ask your doc, but the best things for AF cramping are muscle relaxants - which can increase the flow (which might be good at times)... however I've NEVER experienced an increased flow because I took Ibuprofen, or the stronger Aleve/Naproxen (which, when cramps are bad, I take 2 of the Aleve/Naproxen). I don't know how Tylenol/Acetaminofen will help, but it blocks the pain receptors so I'm sure it'll help, just most likely not as much as the others.

Dr update and pain!

Ibuprofen will not increase your flow-- it will actually help to decrease it--studies show it can decrease it up to 30%. Ibuprofen blocks prostaglandins--by blocking prostaglandins you decrease menstrual flow and cramping.

http://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(06)01152-5/abstract


The best time to check FSH and estradiol is days 1-3. Did your doctor say why he feels a d&c is the best way to go?

Message edited 6/10/2013 8:57:24 PM.

Dr update and pain!

Thanks ladies! I am glad i asked!! He said the lining is very thick and if could be polyps or just a build up. He wanted to see bloodwork before making a final call on it.

This flow lightened up after 1.5 days which was normal for me two years ago. Wondering if stress was playing a large ole in all this. Looking forward to getting answers.