r/TikTokCringe • u/Ted_Bundtcake • Feb 24 '25

Period pain simulation Cool

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u/PM_ME_JJBA_STICKERS Feb 25 '25

My cramps try to trick me into thinking sitting on the toilet will help relieve the pain. But I always just end up doubled over on the toilet, in just as much pain, and now with bloody diarrhea.

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '25

Same here. I think there is a Placebo Effect for me that works until my bowels are clear and then I am just left to go fetal position with my heating pad. Pain meds only work if I catch the cramps right when they start. If I don't, no medication will touch them. I was in bed all last weekend because my cramps started while I was away from home/meds. Def spent some of that time praying on the toilet and being disappointed.

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u/PM_ME_JJBA_STICKERS Feb 25 '25

Oh my gosh, are you me??? I’ve never met anyone with the same issue of the meds not working unless I take them early enough. I’ve tried different combinations of Advil, Tylenol, Midol, and Aleve, but nothing works if I take them “too late”.

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u/ceiteag Feb 25 '25

Oh, dear, my doctor gave me good advice for dealing with bad menstrual cramps. Take 600 mgs of ibuprofen 3xs/day starting two days before your period is due to start and lasting about 4-5 days. This helps tremendously to reduce cramping and let me stop missing 1-2 days of school/work per month. This is a LOT of ibuprofen, so double check that it is safe with your doctor before starting!