Tips for Hormonal Flares

[dollie]

I've notice these past few months that I really only experience significant pain as a symptom in the days leading up to my period and during my period. It's a pretty intense pain that wraps around my pelvis and back like a band. Does anyone have tips on how to manage flares that are hormonal in nature?

[meResque]

I take Vicodin during my period. It is the only time of the month I need it. The first two days of my period see me doing nothing but laying in bed otherwise.

[passion4life]

I seem to get worse from the day I start to ovulate to the day my period actually starts. I read that some people take BCP to regulate their hormones. After praying about it, I decided to give it a try. This is my first month on BCP.

This has been one of my better months.


Also, I attempt to stick to the IC diet and I take Elmiron.


Hopes this helps!

[meResque]

I will agree about the pill- I don't need pain meds during the two days I take them if I'm on the pill... we are currently trying to conceive though, so I can't be on the pill! I will get back on it though after we either have a baby or give up trying! :)

[needsrelief]

Im taking BCP pill right now. Do you guys take it continously? I would love if it can help with the IC flares I get 3-5 days before my period. Im taking a monophasic one. So I was wondering if you have to take it continuously to get some relief from those IC flares pre menustral?

[meResque]

I've never taken one continuously, but just the normal ones that have the placebo pills every month lessen my hormonal pain a huge degree.