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In tears in the restaurant bathroom.. TW: Periods

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mygodd · 24/01/2026 11:52

I know this is probably stupid but here goes.

come out this afternoon for a really special celebratory meal with my DH and his family.

I am currently on my period, however when I woke up this morning I woke up in a pool of blood. My underwear, pyjamas, bed linen - all of it was ruined. I’m sorry this is probably TMI. I didn’t have much pain, just surprised me.

Anyway - I am currently in said restaurant and I’m really struggling. My stomach is cramping beyond belief, literally one wave after the other and I can feel ‘gushes’ (I’m sorry Blush)

I excused myself to come to the bathroom and literally cannot get off the toilet. I’ve been in here over half an hour and have text. DH to please explain to his parents I’m not feeling well.

My stomach is literally agony and I feel like I could pass out from the waves of cramps. Literally one after the other and the bleeding has gotten really heavy again.

I am on the implant so whilst I do get ‘periods’ they can sometimes be irregular / I skip them.

I am sorry this is probably TMI but I’m in so much pain I’m just doubled over and can barely move. I don’t know if this is normal or not. 😩

OP posts:
Bulbsbulbsbulbs · 24/01/2026 17:24

The bedding etc isn't ruined. Soak it in cold water and Vanish oxy action, preferably overnight. Then wash on a cool wash. Repeat if it hasn't come out.

Blood comes out provided you don't put hot water on it which sets the stain.

It sounds horrific but you are in the best place now.

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mygodd · 24/01/2026 17:17

Thank you all, I hate having to go to hospital and especially hate the thought of wasting anyone’s time, but I am glad I’ve been seen.

Have been hooked up just now to an IV drip for fluid and am resting in a ward until we know the next steps.

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Diamondsareforever72 · 24/01/2026 17:16

You poor soul x

StopGo · 24/01/2026 17:16

Sending very unMN hugs. Burst cysts are the absolute pits. On a side note as a Mum and a MIL I'd be straight (if allowed) into the loo to support DD or DIL, these things happen.

MyDeftDuck · 24/01/2026 17:16

Newsenmum · 24/01/2026 12:00

Id be quite concerned op. Any chance you think youre having a miscarriage? This sounds awful. Can someone come in and help? I wouldnt use a tampon.

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I’m a bit late to this thread……sorry that you’re is so much pain and distress OP. I hope you get sorted very soon 💐

Diamondsareforever72 · 24/01/2026 17:14

MagneticSquirrel · 24/01/2026 12:34

Sorry this is happening to you. You need ibruprofen to stop the actual cramps. Paracetamol will help with pain as well but ibuprofen works on the hormones causing the cramping. When I have bad period cramps I take double the normal dose of ibuprofen!

You might need to get checked out at urgent care if this is unusual cramping and bleeding for you.

Ibuprofen also helps to reduce the flow.

Purplebunnie · 24/01/2026 17:12

Sending hugs and a hand hold

Thecomedyclub · 24/01/2026 17:02

Another hand hold here. You poor thing, hope it’s sorted soon

SilverSurreal · 24/01/2026 16:58

Oh no, so sorry to read this. Thank goodness you went to a and e.

ReadingSoManyThreads · 24/01/2026 16:56

Sorry to hear that, thank goodness you went to hospital x

FrodoBiggins · 24/01/2026 16:55

Bless you OP, well done for going to hospital, glad you've been seen and you're being investigated, hope it's all up from here x

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mygodd · 24/01/2026 16:54

Hi everyone. Sorry for the radio silence.
Unfortunately, it appears to be a complication with one of my cysts.

I have had another ultrasound scan and they are almost certain one has burst.

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babylamb4 · 24/01/2026 16:50

Best of luck op

BlueMum16 · 24/01/2026 16:50

mygodd · 24/01/2026 13:41

Waiting to be seen but I will update you all as soon as I can. Thank you for all the support x

Hope you're doing ok OP

liamharha · 24/01/2026 16:47

mygodd · 24/01/2026 11:52

I know this is probably stupid but here goes.

come out this afternoon for a really special celebratory meal with my DH and his family.

I am currently on my period, however when I woke up this morning I woke up in a pool of blood. My underwear, pyjamas, bed linen - all of it was ruined. I’m sorry this is probably TMI. I didn’t have much pain, just surprised me.

Anyway - I am currently in said restaurant and I’m really struggling. My stomach is cramping beyond belief, literally one wave after the other and I can feel ‘gushes’ (I’m sorry Blush)

I excused myself to come to the bathroom and literally cannot get off the toilet. I’ve been in here over half an hour and have text. DH to please explain to his parents I’m not feeling well.

My stomach is literally agony and I feel like I could pass out from the waves of cramps. Literally one after the other and the bleeding has gotten really heavy again.

I am on the implant so whilst I do get ‘periods’ they can sometimes be irregular / I skip them.

I am sorry this is probably TMI but I’m in so much pain I’m just doubled over and can barely move. I don’t know if this is normal or not. 😩

Take yourself gp ,even if this is normal for you op ,mine have got heavier of late but I think mine is linked to peri .
They are bastard thing so uncomfortable and depressing x

CalmTheFuckDownMargaret · 24/01/2026 15:48

Hope you’re okay, OP. I’ve had a couple of experiences like this (turns out I needed a myomectomy for fibroids) and I know how scary it can be. Don’t feel bad - you didn’t ruin a meal by being rude or offensive or drunk - you weren’t well and that’s totally different!

ginasevern · 24/01/2026 15:26

I hope you get seen soon and everything is OK OP.

MissMoneyFairy · 24/01/2026 14:20

Hope you get seen quickly and feel better soon, losing blood can be so frightening but you're in the right place and your dh is there with you

Maray1967 · 24/01/2026 14:14

What you’ve described was what I had with my mcs. Hopefully hospital will do a pregnancy test just in case. I hope you get the answers you need.

Don’t worry about the meal - it can’t be helped, and you can reschedule.

Greencactusgirl · 24/01/2026 13:54

hahagogomomo · 24/01/2026 11:55

Are you anywhere near a supermarket or boots? Nip out and buy maxi incontinence pads, they are really absorbent so give confidence and take ibroprofen (double dose). I switched to Lidl brand incontinence pads years ago and never have had a leak

Do not take double dose of any painkillers!

Nearly50omg · 24/01/2026 13:45

TeaAndTattoos · 24/01/2026 12:54

It could be that the cysts have burst and that’s why you’re bleeding so heavily and in so much pain but A&E is the best place for you to be right now.

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Even fluid filled cysts - and they always call them that even though often they are hormone filled ones but until they get them out and open them up and test them they can’t tell - when they burst it’s not pleasant. I had 30 years of that and things like implants and coils make them worse. Ask to go on a low dose of progesterone as that stops them growing

McGregor33 · 24/01/2026 13:44

I hope you get some relief soon, your health comes first and I’m sure yous can rearrange meal ❤️

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mygodd · 24/01/2026 13:41

Waiting to be seen but I will update you all as soon as I can. Thank you for all the support x

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Nearly50omg · 24/01/2026 13:37

If this isn’t your normal experience of periods I would suggest hospital ? You could be having a miscarriage or anything else and frankly although that type of bleeding was normal for me and I spent 3 weeks a month bleeding in pools of blood that was due to endometriosis and adenymyosis and I had a hysterectomy in the end as I was so anaemic and also had up to 30 ovarian cysts growing and bursting every month. If this ISNT your normal then you need to go to A&e

TeaBiscuitsNaptime · 24/01/2026 13:26

I'm glad you're getting help. Don't give missing the meal another thought. It's what happens when you're not well. Best of luck

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