Ladies: Cramping

[Malouise]

I’m 41. Have two kids.
Last month, 7 days before my period, I started cramping.

This month I am 7 days from starting and I’m crampy. The cramps actually started a couple of days ago, but are not consistent. Not at night, if I’m distracted, not all day long,etc.

If I go #2, they go away or if I take a hot bath.

I have my annual next week but is this typical for someone my age?

I’m thinking it’s hormonal but I went through months and months of ovarian cancer fear for the same thing and I’m back on it again.

 

[ThankfulJen]

Iw old say it is hormonal, yes. Been happening to me as well. I am sure you have nothing to worry about!!

 

[Malouise]

Iw old say it is hormonal, yes. Been happening to me as well. I am sure you have nothing to worry about!!

What have you been having? Cramps?

 

[ThankfulJen]

Yes. Among other things! My hormones have been all sorts of crazy although haven't had that confirmed by a doctor. All signs point to hormonal changes and have talked to plenty of women who say the same. I'm 43, by the way and believe I am experiencing perimenopause. Started getting symptoms when I was 38.

 

[Malouise]

Yes. Among other things! My hormones have been all sorts of crazy although haven't had that confirmed by a doctor. All signs point to hormonal changes and have talked to plenty of women who say the same. I'm 43, by the way and believe I am experiencing perimenopause. Started getting symptoms when I was 38.

I am assuming that it’s my hormones, as I am also having gas, hot flashes, increased anxiety, sore breasts, etc. my last couple of cycles have been odd, too. More cramping and flow has either been a little bit or a lot.

 

[ThankfulJen]

I am assuming that it’s my hormones, as I am also having gas, hot flashes, increased anxiety, sore breasts, etc. my last couple of cycles have been odd, too. More cramping and flow has either been a little bit or a lot.

Same for me. Mine have been spotting the first 2 or three days and then almost two weeks of having a period. My anxiety is ridiculous. My skin is so itchy it can keep me up at night. And ectopic heartbeats which I need to get checked but pretty sure that is hormones too. I am a mess. Isn't getting older wonderful?

 

[Malouise]

Same for me. Mine have been spotting the first 2 or three days and then almost two weeks of having a period. My anxiety is ridiculous. My skin is so itchy it can keep me up at night. And ectopic heartbeats which I need to get checked but pretty sure that is hormones too. I am a mess. Isn't getting older wonderful?

I really hope it’s just hormones but my mind is convinced it’s ovarian cancer.
I’ve feared it for 10 straight years.

 

[ThankfulJen]

I really hope it’s just hormones but my mind is convinced it’s ovarian cancer.
I’ve feared it for 10 straight years.

I know how you feel. I have been there plenty of times. And waiting for the appointment can be hell. It will be such a relief for you when it is over with. You are definitely not alone! Hang in there and keep us updated!

 

[Malouise]

I haven’t had any cramping today. It’s 10:00 am. Is that a good sign???

 

[ThankfulJen]

I haven’t had any cramping today. It’s 10:00 am. Is that a good sign???

I would say yes. Something serious doesnt just go away for a little bit and come back. It would just get worse over time. In my opinion, at least. And from what others have told me.

 

[Malouise]

Nothing last night, overnight, when I got up, and now. I feel relatively ok.
But I’m also freaking out about when it comes back.

 

[Watermelon]

I’m 32 and it happens to me too. Your hormones are up and down too so it’s all linked

 

[Malouise]

Yesterday I had NOTHING. I actually felt great and there were times I forgot about this & thought “Wow what a good day!!”
Today I am 5 days from my period and I’m crampy again. It’s not bad. It’s just uncomfortable & ick. I took some Tylenol. Trying to not freak out again.

 

[ThankfulJen]

Yesterday I had NOTHING. I actually felt great and there were times I forgot about this & thought “Wow what a good day!!”
Today I am 5 days from my period and I’m crampy again. It’s not bad. It’s just uncomfortable & ick. I took some Tylenol. Trying to not freak out again.

Just try to breathe through it. I know the waiting is the hardest part. Distraction always helps me when I'm thinking terrible, scary thoughts. But I always have to take a moment or two just to do some deep breathing, first. I know how scared you are. I have been there. Even recently. I know it's easier said than done. You are not alone! We are here for you.

 

[Malouise]

Just try to breathe through it. I know the waiting is the hardest part. Distraction always helps me when I'm thinking terrible, scary thoughts. But I always have to take a moment or two just to do some deep breathing, first. I know how scared you are. I have been there. Even recently. I know it's easier said than done. You are not alone! We are here for you.

I did some deep breathing and it helps. Cramps went away after a couple of Tylenol. Trying to tell myself I’ve been here before a number of times.

 

[Lanchparty7]

I am also 41 and going through ups and downs during my cycle. Also, been more anxious than usual lately so that it probably not helping matters.

 

[ThankfulJen]

How did your appointment go? I hope all is well!

 

[Malouise]

How did your appointment go? I hope all is well!

I had to reschedule for 8/19. I was spotting (day before my period) so I moved it.

 

[ThankfulJen]

Hope you are feeling alright. My period is late. Maybe I've moved into the growing further apart phase. I also tend to spot before my period and sometimes after. Let me know how it goes!

 

[Malouise]

Mine is sometimes a few days late. But then the next month it will be on time. It's weird. I am 41 so I guess this is part of it.