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I hate AF too! I get super sore boobs, cramps, and horrible irritability the week before it starts, then awful cramps and headaches and an upset stomach once it does start.

I do Motrin and a heating pad (or a heated rice pack) for the cramps and the Motrin helps with the headaches, too. Caffeine also helps me out a little bit, so I'll occasionally pop an Excedrin instead of Motrin, since it is a painkiller and has caffeine.

For the irritability, I don't really have a solution, except that I'm on an SSRI for other reasons, and it is supposed to help PMDD - I've noticed that it has helped me simmer down during PMS, but that's an extreme case.

@rachiecakes: I had THE WORST stomachache Sunday and yesterday...all I could eat were crackers and dry cereal. So annoying, as if the cramps weren't enough!

Yes! I have one stashed in my desk drawer just in case she hits when I'm at work. Also, super super hot baths help my cramps immensely.
They also help me relax in general so while the heat worked on my pain, I also got some headache relief. A glass of wine would top that off nicely

Ugh, im hunched over in a ball on my phone at work.. I have horrific cramps today and yes, i hate AF too!

ugh, feeling you mama. PP AF has finally regulated (date wise), but I am also not on any hormonal bc and these cramps are MONSTROUS. DYING. seriously. comparable to contractions... HORRIBLE.