Up until age 21 the pain had been bad, but tolerable. I have been a vegetarian since the 8th grade. on and off since the 4th grade. Cheese has caused blockage so I try to avoid that around my period- but is a regular item in my food choices otherwise. I am in extreme pain- to the point of tears almost. I can't function properly with constipation occuring on day 1-3 at the start of my period. I do not know how to avoid pain. I drank water and ate plums and a little fiber and still feel constipated and in agony. I plan to get on birth control- heard that helps. Any advice until then. I tried apple cider vinegar nasty n smell irritated me- but semi helped. Midol works best- but I can't swallow pills. Last four times I have resorted to attempting to swallow pills. Bread only works sometimes....Any advice is appreciated.
This is THE highest fiber cereal on the market. It will take care of the constipation.
Gail
Midol also seems to help, but I have difficulty swallowing pills- got one down by chugging water and a few through swallowing pieces of a wawa hoagie roll [pill inside>
Once again; thanks!!
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