Thanks! I don’t mind the advice at all. I did actually get an ultrasound for endo and nada, which I find really hard to believe, no idea about cysts. Unfortunately BC made me less than happy about life the one time I tried, so I’m pretty afraid to go on it, it’s almost been two years since then but it was some of the worst I’ve ever felt. My medicine for it is not OTC, it’s pretty good stuff, though honestly without it I don’t think I would be walking during that time of the month. It’s just not right to me I just get medicine slapped on when this is going to be almost lifelong. I STILL have times like this and there has to be a better option than just medicating when it starts… I know there are some other BC options but I’m scared of them all as they’re generally hormonally based. In an ideal world I would just want to not have a uterus in the first place. Man young me had absolutely no pain from periods and it’s just continuously gotten worse, I have the feeling it is still getting worse but the medicine is hiding that.So I know you said this is personal, and I guess this is personal as well…birth control can help a lot with these situations. I don’t know if you meant that when you said medicine. I hope you feel better soon! Nothing is worse. Hopefully your Dr. has assessed you for cysts, endometriosis, etc.