I am 35 and still have gut wrenching menstrual cramps.?

ever had an ultrasound or bloodwork to check for PCOD? i used to have the same thing and then I discovered alleve...3 at a time, 3 times a day during the first 2 days. it's been a miracle. my gyno approved it, too. she told me years ago it's the best way to go. i feel for you. the worst part is you can try to explain it, but it only makes people perceive you as weak somehow. i know from personal experience. honestly, no problems in about 5 years now and i'm about your age. used to be bed-ridden. give it a serious try.

I am 41 and for still have those awful cramps that really affects my whole being for 2 full days each month. I continue to go to work which is very difficult as its hard to be upbeat with daggers in abdomen. I never had children so maybe that is why I am still in pain.30 years X 12months=360 months X 2 days =720 days which means 2 years of life in pain.

you could have endometriosis. Im 36 and have 3 children and have it. i know how painful it is. It puts me down for the first 2-3 days. Luckily though I have found an AWESOME OB/GYN who is willing to give me a hysterectomy and do some other repair I have from giving birth to three naturally. Had I known what damage it could do the my southern region I would have opted for c-sections....

As far as explaining it, just tell them you have endometriosis, which is where the lining of your uterus grows outside of your uterus onto your fallopian tubes and ovaries, and it is VERY painful..