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Does Anyone's Fibro Pain Get Considerably Worse In The Week Before Their Period? If So, What To Do!

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Bristol, UK

Does anyone get more pain in the week before their period? I don't take pain management for fibromyalgia, but every month in the week before I find myself wishing I do. Does anyone know of good short term solutions for pain killers? My calves are like rocks and it hurts to walk/I'm stiff whereas normally the pain unmanageable. It would be interesting to know if anyone else has this problem and how they look at beating it! Thanks in advance xx

March 25, 2016
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A MyFibroTeam Member

The pain was worse during period times. After trauma I no longer have periods but my pain is worse at time if month I would be on it

March 25, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hysterectomy at 42 as a result...the endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, and general and abdominal pain was outrageous! Now, that's one less thing to worry about and the monthly hormone swings are nill. :)

March 25, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi Jess yes definately. It is just awful before n during the period. The fibro is so much worse. My legs get so so stiff & fibro fog is thru the roof. Not sure what helps but when i am desperate I take naproxen or para codal Fibro is really horrible.

March 25, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've only just had the notifications through about this! Thanks everyone, it makes a huge difference knowing others go through it too. I really feel close to breaking point whenever it happens.

April 5, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes! Not necessarily the stiffness in my legs but generally in much more pain for a bit before and during my period. It also makes my IBS go crazy. And I have bad hormonal acne that flares up around that time too. I wish I could stay in bed for like 33% of each month which sucks! I have tramadol for breakthrough pain. I am also on microgestin (oc).

March 28, 2016

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