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Re: It's not just in my head.
From: Claudia Twisdale RN (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 14 Aug 2000 04:54:54 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Roberta! I know where you are coming from, my own Mom died when I was
12. No what you are experiencing is not in your head. What have you
tried so far? Any Aleve or Ibuprofen? Yes it is time for an ob/gyn
visit. Is there a health center at your college? A local health
department? Regardless, it is time to see a medical provider about this.
Many times this type of problem can be helped by birth control pills.
Good luck!
At Mon, 14 Aug 2000, Roberta wrote:
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>This seems odd to me, but I feel like I don't have many places to reach
>out to. Simple history is mom died when I was 13 and dad tries his
>best. However I don't feel comfortable saying "Hey dad let's go to the
>obgyn" So I am.. typing this. For as long as i can remember I have had
>painful cramps during menstruation (Since I was 12, I am 19 now). I am
>nervous about all doctors, and especially "the visit" I am not sexually
>active, and dad is of the mind that if it doesn't hurt nothing is wrong.
>So here I am writing this. My cramps have been progressively getting
>worse. I can't eat or drink on my first day and usually don't want to
>be too far from home because of the visible discomfort that I am in. It
>was so bad that I went to the hospital last month. They drew blood, and
>much to my dismay only did a pregnancy test (of course they didn't ask
>me if i was active, I would have loved to tell them I am a virgin and I
>hate needles) I was hoping that they would check my hormone levels. So
>tonight, while in the fetal position, I found this site and
>Dysmenorrhea. Is it common among girls my age? And most importantly--
>is it treatable? I am tired of being in so much pain. And yes, I have
>looked up a Ob/Gyn in the city where I go to college, but for the
>moment, I would like some piece of mind-- knowing that it isn't in my
>head. I can't convince my dad of how much pain I am in, because i still
>function. I guess that's all we can do sometimes. Thank you very much
>for this website, It's given me comfort knowing that eventhough my mom
>isn't around, I have someone on my side. ---R.
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