Have PCOS and major cramps. Are they related? - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Message Board

bananarama · 03-18-2007, 10:13 PM

I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2005. i keep telling my doctors that I have cramps every day, and it is really bad pelvic pain. The GYN said it was unrealted, and she wanted me to see a GI. My GI said that I have gastritis and my gallbladder needs to be removed, but this should not cause pelvic pain. I am on Anaprox DS 550 mg right now, but that doesn't even help the pain sometimes. i am on nausea pills as well, but I think the throwing up is related to the gallbladder. The PCOS has already brought on Diabetes, and I have no idea what otehr things PCOS does. I don't know the symptoms ro anything. Can you help??

bananarama · 04-27-2007, 07:34 PM

Hey guys! Just wanted to say that the cramps are continuing to get worse. I am having a hard time sitting sometimes, and the meds aren't doing anything. Especially when I am on my period, but even when I am not. OUCH!! What causes this much pain?? It is in the pelvic area, really really low. I keep crossing my legs to apply pressure, adn it seems to help jsut a tad, but it hurts so bad, I just curl up in a ball and can;t move sometimes.

JAM82 · 05-03-2007, 11:15 AM

Bannanarama,

I too have pcos and when period shows up it comes with painful cramps.Ask your doctor to prescribe mefenamic acid tablets (aka ponstan) these are great muscle relaxants that are non drowsy.

Let me know how you go
x

bananarama · 05-03-2007, 11:51 AM

Thaks! I will definitely ask about it, About how much do they cost? I am on an extremely low budget!

JAM82 · 05-03-2007, 12:06 PM

B,

Not really all that sure. I live in the uk so they usually cost about £7 which is nothing really but i know your health service works diffrently.Cant imagine them being too expensive.If they are see if you can buy them online!

Let me know how you get on.