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my daughter is only twelve and has suffered heavy periods for the past year.she is heavier than me and has to use nightime towels to stem the blood.she also gets very severe pains,headaches and sickness and has just been sent home.any advice would be appreciated.is there anything that can ease the pain?xxxx(:

Have you seen the doctor? All I can say is that I sympathise E x

no got an appointment for her next week hopefully she will be able to give her something.x

Get her too the docs.... they do painkillers to get rid of these pains but only on prescription!!

felt like a terrible mother this morning,she was off last week with sickness and bad tummy.so said to her to go into school as it usually eases but got a phone call about half an hour ago.she's tucjed up in bed .fast asleep with a hot water bottle.given her a paracetomel for the painxxxx(:

That's awful and at only 12. My daughter has suffered from heavy periods too. When we saw the nurse to ask about the pill to try and control it she was a bit anti, which is fair enough. She put her on some tablets that she takes three times a day when it's bad and this greatly reduces the bleeding. Just found the box they are called, Mefenamic Acid capsules. Hope you get the help you need, this is a rotten problem. Dianex

Lisa - I sympathise wholeheartedly! Even now, sometimes I get really bad pains and feel nauseous. I do agree, visit to the docs is best, there are probably specific drugs which will hopefully help. However, I found the best over-the-counter stuff was Feminax which has a muscle relaxant as well as painkiller - not sure if it's still available - also, don't try to do anything remotely strenuous as it relaxes ALL your muscles!

thanks diane will ask the doctor about those when i see her next weekxxxxx(:

I really sympathise. I started my periods at 13 and was often sent home. Pains, vomiting, headaches. you name it I suffered. Everyone said oh you'll grow grow out of it or wait until you've had a baby! Thankfully doctors are so much more understanding now and no one should have to suffer. I used to take somehintg from the chemists but I think you will be better getting a doctor's advice. In the meantime a hot water bottle, warm bed and lots of tlc is just what she needs. Jane

don't think you should have to wait until next week for the appointment. Insist on getting her seen today! Firm & insistent with the receptionist... Good luck!

will ask about that aswell sheila.i feel so srry for her.the next40 years with periods like that.lucky it's us that gets them.the men couldn't cope!xxxxx(:

i have a really sympathetic doctor.she is really lovely.so i think she will give us all the help that she possibly canxxxxx(:

Definitely get the doctor to sort this one out. Poor kid, having to go through that at 12. I've found something that is very comforting and much easier than a hot water bottle (particularly if you're not at home!) - they are pain relief pads called FemEase and you can get them in packs of two from Boots. They're just under £5 for the pack of two, so not cheap, but one lasts all day. I just use one on the worst day. They are slim and 'stick' to your tummy, although it helps to wear bigger knickers for a bit of security! The gel inside warms up and they are wonderful. Hope you get something from the doctor. Mandy xx

thanks mandy.will try anything just to ease her painx):

i feel so sorry for her ,i suffered terrible when i was ateenager and people said when u have kids it eases i have just started my today im in pain and its like a blood bath when i go the toilet all that blood but i sit on the couch with my hotwater bottle and hubby runs round for me hehe

Lisa, also forgot to say that my friend's daughter is the same age and suffers in the same way - she thinks the heat pads are brilliant. And until you get something from the doctor, painkillers with codeine in them are really good (would have to check the age on them though). Mandy xx

Hi Lisa! Poor thing, my daughter also used to have terrible periods but like most have said already this was helped by painkillers from the doctor on prescription. Also when she got to about 16 she started having strange "do's" where she just used to become zombie-like for 2 weeks out of 4. We were very worried and after several tests, including tests for epilepsy, and hospital visits with no definate outcome. She seems to have things under control now with the pill, seems it was hormonal. I know how much of strain it can be for you too, my daughter needed loads of love and attention when she was in pain (as you would expect) but it isn't easy. Hugs for both of you. G xxxx :-)))

I know what I used to take - Feminax. They really stopped the pain and made me feel better. Glad to hear you have a sympathetic female doctor. I think only a woman can really understand these things. Jane

Your daughter has my full sympathy. But I can highly recommend Mefanemic Acid, not only does it stop the pain but it will lighten her periods as well. Just ensure she takes them with food. Give her a big hug from me.

i think the doctors will be the best bet.might look for alternative medicine aswell as i like to try that now and again.but will consult doctor firstxxxxxxx(: