Sorry but I've posted this qussion 4 times and haven't got a single response. It's getting really annoying. Exactly two months ago I had my first period. It lasted 4 days. Here in the past week, the very few zits I have are painful and won't pop but are super red. On Tuesday I got really bad cramps but only later at night. Some nights they are really bad but others I don't even get them. This is the gross part. Probably since Sunday, almost a week ago, my stomach keeps churning and churning and growling. I've had really funny poop lately that really burns my "you know where" it's gotten pretty bad to where I poop about 3-4 times a day these past two days. It's not all runny but it isn't exactt solid. Is this a pms sign or am I sick? Cuz I feel fine
aphrodite2015-02-07T06:56:24Z
All of which you describe are 'normal' side effects of periods.
Diarrhoea and loose stools are quite commom during periods or just before a period is due. Stomach/abdomen/pelvic cramping is very common.
Of course everyone is individual and experiences differing symptoms, some may have few, some not at all.
Outbreaks of spots is common due to hormones.
Take painkillers for the tummy cramps and put something warm on your tummy, like a hot water bottle, to ease your discomfort.
Hi, Pms is different for every woman. Since you just started yours I am assuming you are a teenager. Mine started when I was 11 and was very regular, I had no symptoms with it such as cramps, bloating, headaches, zits, and it only last 3 days. By time I was 18 though I developed symptoms though and my periods lasted 7 days. So pms changes over time and changes your body. I have friends who have such bad period symptoms that they puke and take strong medications to get through them, other friends are irregular and have a hard time getting pregnant. It is SO different from female to female.
I have got the red zits before that don’t have white stuff in the middle but look almost like a small bug bite, I get them on my face and chest, and rarely on my back shoulders. I have learned that if I pick at them they get worse and last forever. But if I treat it with an acne cream that dries it out and I leave it alone, it is gone a lot quicker (a day or two). There is also a zit that calcifies and it’s where the inner white stuff becomes hard and it’s hard to get out since it doesn’t “squeeze out”. I go to a dermatologist and get them removed that way, but my brother does his himself.
As for your stool being the way it is, it can be several things. It could be something you ate, maybe something that’s going through your system and your body is just trying to clean/flush it out. This isn’t fun but when you poop think about how it feels coming out and look at it in the toilet. If it shoots out and seems greasy compared to if it takes a while to come out. Your stool can tell you things. When you look at it, seek medical attention if it’s dark and tar like, blood shows in the water (and you’re not on your period or spotting), etc. You can google “stool types and meanings” or something along those lines and that can give you an idea if something is actually wrong. But honestly this could just be your body adjusting to the new changes or something that will regularly happen with our periods. I have met people who bowel movements change during certain times of the month.
I really don’t think you have anything to worry about but since you are new to periods and things are changing with your body you should talk to someone. The easiest would be family (older sister or cousin you trust, parents – usually mom but not everyone has that option, an aunt, etc) They have been through it. Talk to a doctor (whether it be a family doctor or a doctor that is a specialist for women’s health such as a gynecologist), talk to a school nurse, counselor, or teacher at school. They are there to help you so just ask to talk to them privately sometime-they usually are happy to help, talk to someone in your church if you go. There are a lot of options for people to help. They can let you know what kind of changes happen, what to expect, signs of serious problems, medicine that can help. Etc. I hated talking about body functions when I was a teenager but I wish I did it sooner than when I did. It would have saved me a lot of time and stress. Write down your symptoms, concerns and any questions so you can address everything at once so you don’t have to do it more than once if you are dreading it. Another thing you can do is just read up on periods (what happens during them, possible symptoms, when to seek medical attention, what changes happens in your body, etc). Know that not all websites are reliable or a good source but there are some out there that can be very helpful.
From a personal experience I didn’t even know what kind of pad to use and when I had symptoms I just suffered through them instead of asking for help because I was embarrassed to. Save yourself the crap I went through and just talk to someone and get informed. I hope this helps. Understand that periods have a lot of symptoms that range in each female but we all go through it and it’s not a big deal in the slightest to talk about. Good luck!