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Period and sickle cell

This post is mainly for the females. I was wondering if when you get your period if you end up getting really sick ( not trying to be in your business just wanted to know). When i get mine i have severe back pains and have to take pain meds which usually result in me missing a day of school. The pain usually last a day but i was just wondering if it was only me that have extreme sickle cell crisis types of pain when i'm on my period.

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Permalink Reply by Sickle Cell Warrior on June 5, 2010 at 1:51am

You are not the only one. This has happened to me several times. I usually know when my period is coming, so I start to hydrate days before, and take it easy. The first day of my period, I need off from work and school cos it hurts like a crises, but by day 2, I'm usually better and able to function.

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Permalink Reply by Kim Davis on June 6, 2010 at 8:23pm

Aleah,

You are not alone on that one, my dear. Although not often, my period has thrown me into mini-crisis' on more than one occassion over the years. I feel for you, Sista and I can definitely relate.

I cramp severely on a regular basis...its so bad sometimes that I honestly feel like I am in labor (terrible lower back pain) On top of cramps, I sometimes get a fever and suffer from nausea and vomitting all because of my cycle! It SUCKS!!!

Its been a while since my cycle has caused me so much stress that I wpuld actually go into crisis, but it has happened. My sister, who also has SC, has experienced it too, It's not just you.

Still, IT SUCKS!

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Permalink Reply by Princess Aleah on June 6, 2010 at 8:53pm

Thanks for the feed back ladies.

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Permalink Reply by Kim Davis on June 6, 2010 at 9:38pm

PS# I was recently prescribed SALSALATE to ease cramps.

Salsalate is used to reduce pain and inflammation and serves as an anti-inflamatory alternative to naproxen, and ibuprofen. You should inquire about and ask your physician's opinion on the drug and whether or not he/she believes it will work for you.

Best Wishes!.

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Permalink Reply by Princess Aleah on June 6, 2010 at 11:51pm

Thanks i will certainly look into that. I don't wanna take anymore medications or anything but these pains are unbearable so I will ask at my next appointment.

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Permalink Reply by Veon A. McGlory on June 12, 2010 at 1:50am

Yes i do go into a pain crisis a week before i start my period or a week after its done i try to take pain meds to stay out of the hospital sometimes they help and sometime they dont! But when like my back starts to hurt because its period is starting my boyfried gives me back massages

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Permalink Reply by Ebony Ravenell on June 16, 2010 at 11:09am

OMG I thought I was the only one ya I get it also but when im on my meds I don't feel a thing and its the worse cause I don't know when its going to come on. Like for the past two months its been coming on in my sleep and I just have to find the difference.

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Permalink Reply by Princess Aleah on June 17, 2010 at 5:51pm

I try not to take meds because i dont want my body to get use to it. Sometimes i have no choice because its so bad.

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Permalink Reply by Karen Vieira on June 19, 2010 at 4:58pm

I too have mini crises nearly every month when my period starts if I'm not well-rested and well-hydrated. Like Sickle Cell Warrior, I've learned to just take it easy on the first day of my period so I don't get too much pain.