possible TMI - aunt flo

this maybe moved but i figured not many people talk on the health board.

Every month for the first two days of my period i get extreme pains/cramps/bloating/tired/pissy/etc but what really REALLY I can't stand is the lower body pressure i feel.

Am I the only one who get's this? My stomach actually bloats one full inch for just two days, its like mind numbing pressure down there. HOW DO I GET RID OF THIS???

I stopped drinking coffee the week leading up to my period and its not like as bad pain (cramps) but i sitll have the bloating, pressure issue.

Message edited 7/8/2009 12:55:43 PM.

Re: possible TMI - aunt flo

Yeah I have a lot of issues with that too.
It makes me feel like I have to pee all the time too... it's so annoying.
The only thing that really helps is drinking a lot of water.
I know that is the LAST thing you want to do when you feel all full and bloated, but it really does help to flush the excess fluids out...

Re: possible TMI - aunt flo

going to do that! THANK YOU

Re: possible TMI - aunt flo

Going thru this right now- sorry if TMI. the worst was this morning while I was @ work. Drinking the water and then having to go to the bathroom w/ day 2 of AF. I work in a small office- so I just find having AF @ work to be a pain when I am having days like that. I just want to go home and curl under my covers!

Re: possible TMI - aunt flo

Another remedy that helps........is Evening Primrose Oil and an extra dose of Calcium. They help tame down the bloat and cramps.........

Message edited 7/8/2009 3:16:08 PM.

Re: possible TMI - aunt flo

thank you thank you.

Re: possible TMI - aunt flo

The suggestions to drink more sounds good but I think Midol can also do the trick. I have never used it but I heard it has a diuretic in it, and that sounds like it would take care of the problem!