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I had cramps from hell all during high school. Of course back then (early 80's) even the school nurse thought I was full of it. Mine were so bad they would make me throw up and keep me out of school for a day or two. Turns out I had ovarian cysts...something that didn't go away until I had my first child.
:( [COLOR=Indigo]This brought back horrible memories for me. I suffered so badly, physically, mentally and emotionally that I was a wreck for more than a week a month. I was put on massive pain killers, I don't think there were anti-inflammatories at the time. Also water pills. When the doctor suggested BC pills, it was my mother who freaked, not my dad. The doc sat her down and explained that it was for medical reasons and that I should be trusted, etc. If I was going to have sex, I'd do it anyway. I started the pill, then stopped it. My periods were so bad, it led to severe endometriosis which couldn't be lasered because it spread to other internal organs. I went back on the pill and took it for over 20 years. I also took Serafem, a type of Prozac and B6. It saved my life. I was such a wreck for over a week with PMS that my only car accidents were at that timeWe were honest in our family too. I wouldn't have lied about taking the pill. But, maybe, both of you and your daughter should have a talk with the doctor. I'm just concerned also about the internal damage it may be doing. It's really not normal to be such excruciating pain. Now that the pipes are shut off ( ;) )I still had 2 cervical cancer scares. I still blame it all on my past experiences. I hope you find a solution.
I was the same way, and the pill never helped. if anything I only felt worse during that time. So I switched to depo provera, an injection every 3 months and you don't get your period - ever. I might get some cramping towards the end of the 3 months but its no where as bad as before.
if you do decide to use it make sure she takes extra vitamins and especially calcium. depo is supposed to effect the bones negatively.
Catnapper,
Sorry if I sounded snippy yesterday.I did forget about you being a step
mom. :o That does make some difference, but still, if the young woman is
that debilitated by her monthly cycle, she does need some help.I would try
also to make her dad take a Drs. word for whatever therapy is needed. I know
you are trying your best to help her.Good luck with the Dr.visit. :)
it makes my stomach hurt just reading this because I too went through horrible pains...
i went to the doctor and they told me they did a test on how bad my cramps were and they rate it on a scale from one to five and mine was a 5++
they actually put me on birth control but told me not to take the last week and sooner or later it stopped my period...now i have found out that stopping my period wasn't the healthiest decision eventhough the doctor told me it was OK if i had a certain something in me...like a protein or a vitamin or something..
anyway
now my peroid is never on time..it is just now starting to become normal and this happened when i was like 15 i am now 21
so my advice...is the pill is good..just don't stop her period....and warn her that the pill changes you....like your wieght and attitude
and as the parent give her a little leeway on things because she isn't gonna be herself
I'm not a teen, I'm 24 years old, but here's my 2 cents. I had TERRIBLE menstrual pain. I would throw up, take hot baths/showers, curl up in the corner and cry. It was bad. I know you said the Pill was a no no, but it's honestly the only thing that helped. I've been on Yasmine for about a year and now when I get my period I don't even need to take a Tylenol. It is absolutely great. I can also time it so I don't have my period for weekends ever. It's nice. After I went through all that and now I'm good, I vowed that if my daughters (whenever I have them) tell me they are in pain like that I'm going to put them on the Pill even if they are young (as long as the doc says it's ok). No one should have to suffer like that.
Going on the Pill isn't going to "make" her have sex. To be honest, if she wants to she will. Curfews, Pills, and whatever aren't going to stop a determined teen.