female only Cramps

[cms213 119]

This is my second period since being sleeved and I started a week late and have had bad cramps that are continuous. I took basically no pain meds after surgery but I'm taking Tylenol for the cramps. I'm hoping this cramp thing only last this cycle because I would rarely get them before.

Anyone else experience this?

[nerlyc 15]

I've gotten my cycle 2 times since I was sleeved on 4/10/13. I was always pretty normal and cramps were not too bad. These past 2 cycles have been a nightmare. I literally have to stay home and the only thing that calms my cramps is the liquid loritab that I received when I was discharged. The cramps are seriously unbearable. I am terrified to get it this month! I can't call in once a month to work. I'm thinking of going on the pill to see if that will help. I have my 3 month post op appointment on Monday so I will discussing this with my surgeon. I really do hope it gets better because it literally makes me stay in bed all day. I know exactly what ur going thru.

[cms213 119]

I hope it gets better for you as well! I mentioned to my PCP the next time I saw him I wanted to talk about birth control. Do you know if just the pill helps periods or do the other things like the shot, iud or ring help as well?

[Almostthere34 128]

I think the surgery just throws your hormones out of wack. I have Mirena and hadn't had a period in almost 4 years. A week after the surgery my period came. It's been back ever since. I loved having no period. It's been a year so I will see if my New Mirena (yup reupping) will cause my periods to stop again. I hope things get better for you.