Re: It's not just in my head.
From: jwang,MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 14 Aug 2000 20:25:24 -0500 (CDT)
It is very common fro young women to hve painful periods, even to the
point of lying in the fetal position. In fact, many teens are started
on the pill specifically for that reason, not sex. It is important that
you see a doc. It doesn't even need to be a gyn. See your primary care
doc or your pediatrician if you are still seeing them. Most of the
time, they'll be able to help out, or at least refer to someone who can.
Try not to suffer any more than you need to. There are strong
non-narcotic pain pills and birth ocntrol pills you can try. And good
for you for being a virgin.
At Mon, 14 Aug 2000, Roberta wrote:
>
>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.
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>and/or interventions.>
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