Flaring during menstrual cycle

[Welshkel76]

Any advice, tips, or diy solutions welcome. Tyia Im having a really painful flare in my hands & wrists, im on my period and am wondering how everyone manages changing?

I literally cannot take 1 off to change as movement is that restricted?

Please help

[Spanelmad]

Maybe try period pants m&S sell them

[J1707- in reply to Spanelmad]

Yep this are brilliant but you may need to change during a heavy flow

[bpeal1]

My daughter (17 with JIA) uses period pants and gets on really well with them. M&S seemed to be the most reasonably priced I could find.

My solution was to get a merina coil fitted. They are a bit like marmite but I love mine. I’ve not had a period for 10 years! Had my first one fitted 10 years ago. Had my third one fitted last year (I was 47 then) which will last me until I’m through the menopause and if I decide to use HRT will count as the progesterone part.

[wilbertjellyfish]

I used to think my periods affected my RA so I got a coil. Don't think it made much difference to the joints but no more periods. Not much use to you at the minute sorry.

[pammi2]

Hello, can I recomend something for the pain which is the inflamation which is something that I have been trying for some days now, and seems to me a success at the moment. Boil 1 litre of water, add about 2 inch crushed ginger (inc skin, mash ginger with morter and pestel if you can). Boil in water for 5 mins. Drain out the ginger. Have one cut as hot ginger tea, let the rest cool and drink through out the day. Let me know if you do it and if it works...

[Green_frog]

Hi there,I have noticed the same. I'm more affected just before and first days of period. I just take it easy really. Eat more fish and eggs this is usually my soothing/comfort food.

Hope you feel better soon.