I saw in your post below about PMDD that you said you wear underwire to sleep, that really helps? I would think it would make it worse. Obviously I am asking because I have similar issues with my period. I was once diagnosed with PMDD, but the meds they gave me for it, made me crazy (I don't do well with SSRIs or MAOIs) I mean really crazy, so I went off of them and tried more natural ways to deal with it. Even tho I am on BC, which is to treat a pituitary tumor, it still doesn't help stop the insanity. Some months are better than others, but I woke up this morning with hurt like no other. Now I just want to rip someone's head off and I haven't actually spoken to anyone today.
I mostly use pain-killers to ease everything, and they seem to also help my mood, but was wondering if you had any other tricks up your sleeve, any other things that work for you?
I don't usually ask internet strangers for medical advice, but I actually don't know anyone who has this same issue. Most of my GFs just take a midol and call it a day.