Pain relief during Period

[Faylen34]

I have daily pain throughout any stage of my cycle all day everyday. I recently started taking codeine and amitriptyline when it got to point I couldn't cope anymore. This was about 3 weeks ago. It doesnt remove the pain its still bad but takes a small edge off sometimes and I figure I needed to give it a full month. Anyway, my period arrived Thursday I was bed bound for 3 days the pain so bad nothing touches it burning sharp stabbing 247 in my pelvic my thighs my lower stomach back just so bad to point of vomiting dizziness the full works. Blood clots, bowel accidents just a lot. I've been very emotional today about it all. I tried coming downstairs and had to just sit midway because of the pain.

Is it acceptable for me to request something else stronger so soon and does anyone have a stronger pain killer during period week? I was hoping I could speak to doctor and request a stronger one for when I need it. I don't enjoy taking medication but I need to be prepared for these days I just can't function. I can take lower pain meds and tolerate the pain but this level I can't and it's going to just be this way every month until surgery.

[benevolentsacha]

I don't think so. If you are hurting I would suggest talking to your gyno about an alternative med that may help alleviate more pain then codeine for the worst of days. So no I don't think it would be to soon to opt for a stronger pain med if you are still in significant pain. I do think the pain from endo is often very much underestimated un fortunately and down played and chopped up to just the norm during your periods. Unless you have experienced endo pain personally you really have no clue how painful it can be. So I wish you the best of luck hun and high hopes that you will find what works for you and what will make your cycle less miserable going forward! I can relate been in a lot of pain lately. Going for a colpo on Tuesday and hoping to also alleviate some pain and get some answers as well. Wish me luck. Really hoping all goes well. ❤️

[Josephine-Lavender13]

Hi,

I’m so sorry to hear about the amount of pain you are in. I want you to know your story will sound so familiar to many of us including myself so you are not alone. I struggle to take strong pain killers as I end up getting gastro side effects but I have found the most life changing thing for me has been a ‘myoovi’ tens machine. It truly brings the pain down so much, I take paracetamol and feminax alongside but the myoovi brings the pain down to a more manageable level so quickly when I am at my worst. It means I can go for a walk when I am on my period whereas previously I have been bed bound. Take care of yourself and I hope you find something that works for you xx

[Daveexaggerate]

Hi, so sorry your meds aren't working.I was put on amitriptyline while waiting for answers due to pain and I just wondered what dose you are working up to as it's an antidepressant so normally you would ween on and ween off of it.

In the end I ended up on about 40mg this helped but only when I got to the higher dose.

I also agree with Josephine 'Myoovi' if you can afford it is amazingly helpful. (Though there are other tens out there I just like how easy this one is with no cables) I only just got mine but it does take the edge off and I use it alot more than just my period because I find drugs are not the most reliable on their own.

Deffo talk with your GP/ gyno about it as debilitating pain such as this is not something to ignore.

I hope you get some method that helps you swiftly

[Endoff]

I was in a similar position to you and first I was put on amitriptyline which stopped helping me for pain soon after, so I was given Naproxen which I now alter with paracetamol and codeine. Good luck and push until they help you manage your pain x