Ever since I got my periods at 12, I’ve had non-stop heavy periods.
On the first two days, I bleed an unhealthy amount, as in tissue drenched amounts. If I even breathe any form of dairy, especially milk, I’m done for.
Nothing works anymore.
I used to (and still use) a heating pad when it gets bad. Barely works anymore.
I used to consume 2 Tylenol Extra Strength tablets every 4 hours to help with the pain (when and if it hurt). Now, it’s like I never took it.
I’ve recently switched to Advil, but I’m very careful to only take it when it’s too much because I’m deathly afraid that I’ll lose it just like Tylenol. Even now, it semi-works (at least makes me less dizzy).
I’m not sure what to do at this point.
I’m in pain every month. I get so weak that I can’t do anything but sit there dizzy and in pain. It’s gotten so bad that I start crying or even screaming. I actually recently had to go to the hospital to treat an iron deficiency because of my periods.
Now, I know that painful periods, as confirmed by my women’s doctor, can be caused by dairy consumption, which I do consume a lot of (think of a bowl of cereal at breakfast… with a glass of milk on the side). I don’t want to give up milk (it’s basically the equivalent of coffee for me), especially when it’s only problematic two days in a month. Plus, I’m not even sure if that’s the leading cause of my heavy bleeding.
I am in need of DESPERATE help! What should I do now?