Well, here we are…month #2 after “The big change”. I am so extremely happy I did these things! For my Fibromyalgia, it means that I have less premenstrual symptoms. I was having severe headaches that were growing worse as the years rolled by. This month I had absolutely NO headache! Hard to believe the chemicals and bleach in a menstrual product could cause that but I guess it did! It was weird going a whole month without headaches. They were literally always there before and then right before my cycle started, BAM! The big one would hit.
The Second thing I noticed is that I am not having muscular clumsiness like I used to. It was getting to the point that each month the a few days right before my period I would have clumsiness where everything I did I couldn’t do right. I was worried I was getting multiple sclerosis or something of that degree. I certainly would have classified it as PMDD. This month, the second month free from chemicals and I have NO CLUMSINESS!! What a great thing!
As for cramping, I have just a feeling of slight cramp but not the intense almost sick cramps I had before.
I have literally no urinary discomfort as well, as long as I avoid diet sodas. They are the kicker for me. I wonder if it is a preservative because it doesn’t matter if it’s Nutrasweet or Splenda they use for sweetener.
I have been drinking lots of ginger tea and also chai/ginger tea. I think this is also helping as it is decaffeinated and causes no irritation.
This month I am using my new Purple Lady Cup and I think it will be even a smoother ride than last month.
So as far as I can tell, the use of cloth pads and a menstrual cup is a total bonus for us with Fibromyalgia and chemical sensitivities. I at this point am convinced that the chemicals were causing health issues for me and I will absolutely never turn back!
