YES, I'm going through that right now actually. I've always had bad periods (terrible cramps, headaches, etc) but with the fibro it's so much worse. There's not much I do differently. I get migraines right before or during my period so I make sure I have enough of my migraine pills but otherwise I just try to get extra rest. I know I'm not much help, but you're certainly not alone.

I am a week or of commission every month. Like fire all over my body and every move causes pain through my whole body. It helps to know I am not alone. I am extremely over weight and know losing would help but when I can't move it is soooo hard.

I have the same problem every single month. Misery.

I have had these issues for many years. Was on the pill as well but chosen to stop taking them due to my age and heart risks w some of my other illnesses. Once I did that I had the Essure procedure in 2010 which is less invasive then having tubes done and can be done in the doctors office. Of course we made a decision not to have anymore children as well. After this I began having 2-3 period a month approximately 3 yrs ago. And at that time was told I'm Peri meniposal. Last year I had an emblasion. This has helped w less flow, less frequent length and time of each one. Although recently started having two a month again but not as bad as before or as many days. An emblasion just takes the lining of your uterus off renewing the liner. It has effected many people by not even having a period ever again. I just wasn't one of those lucky ones. But it has helped me with good ole Aunt Flow lol

I forgot to mention that I also experience nausea, and I'm really clumsy and forgetful. Fibro fog maybe?