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AIBU?

to think I might be bleeding to death?

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cupcakesandbunting · 03/05/2010 22:20

OK I probably am BU but man, I'm having the worst period ever. It came 3 days late and now on my second day I am changing my ST every 30-60 mins and am passing some serious clots. I've flooded 3 pairs of trousers today and I'm weirded out by it. I am usually fairly heavy but nothing like this.

Really sorry for the gory details but I am a bit . I don't know what the heck these clots are but they are freaking me out big time and I keep thinking "how can I be bleeding this much and NOT be in danger of dying?"

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SirBoobAlot · 03/05/2010 23:22

Bugger that, call back and talk to another advisor...

cupcakesandbunting · 03/05/2010 23:23

I don't actually feel ill; no pain only very mild periody cramps (compared to what I usually get, it feels like a cake walk), no temperature, no nausea. I feel fine, just a bit miffed with having to bolt to the loo every 5 minutes. I've been researching (I should not be allowed on the internets when something like this happens) and I'm hoping it might be this; en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menorrhagia doesn't sound very serious, just a bit annoying. Annoying I can deal with...

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whatthe · 03/05/2010 23:24

my period was like this every time but only every 3 months beacause I had PCOS. Are you overweight? It can be a factor...

I found that staying below 14 1/2 stone made my periods normal.

I used to loose bloodclots about the size of a fist, so I understand your discomfort, I didn't want to leave the house and used to spend days just sat on a towel.It used to last for around 10 days - it was hellish.

Keep up your iron intake as you will no doubt suffer from anaemia if this continues. I would call for help if this is a new occurence as you say. I had to have an internal scan to have the diagnosis.

Good luck and take care.

cupcakesandbunting · 03/05/2010 23:26

Whatthe, I am a wee bit overweight. I am 12 and a bit stone, I should be 10st 11 ish.

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rightfootfirst · 03/05/2010 23:27

I think if this were me I'd go to A&E. If this IS considerably more loss than you've experienced before then it needs checking out.

whatthe · 03/05/2010 23:28

Practical help - I used to wear a pair of my hubby's stretchy boxer shorts - jersey ones, or a huge but tight pair of pants and just layer up and all round the back with the cheapest largest night time panty pads you can find. Thin ones with wings just don't cut it....

Sounds awful but it's almost like making yourself a nappy. At least with this and two towels on the bed I wouldn't wake up with something like that scene from the godfather

cupcakesandbunting · 03/05/2010 23:28

Also, I could not stop weeing for two days before AF showed up. I think this could be a symptom of fibroids?

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cupcakesandbunting · 03/05/2010 23:30

Whatthe, that's what the doctor on the phone told me to do, make myself a nappy. I laughed at her I thought about fashioning some pants out of a plastic bag but the crinkling noise would keep me awake all night

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ASecretLemonadeDrinker · 03/05/2010 23:35

Make a nappy?? Jesus! Doctors aren't always knowledgable about everything (DSs skin rash was 'dry skin' for example with my GP). I'd go to A & E - you may get checked over, sent home being told to go to GP but maybe not. Has it been like this for 2 days?

PixieOnaLeaf · 03/05/2010 23:36

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cupcakesandbunting · 03/05/2010 23:37

My period was normal yesterday then today it just turned hellish.

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winnybella · 03/05/2010 23:40

Haemorrhaging is two or more sanitary pads an hour. If you have that, please go to A&E.

cupcakesandbunting · 03/05/2010 23:45

I really don't want to go to a+e...

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winnybella · 03/05/2010 23:46

How many pads an hour?

cupcakesandbunting · 03/05/2010 23:47

One an hour since about 2pm today.

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bubble1 · 03/05/2010 23:49

go to hospital now! i had this and they said that if i had left it any longer i would have bled to death.

cupcakesandbunting · 03/05/2010 23:50

Bubble what was it?

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winnybella · 03/05/2010 23:50

Right. It is very heavy, but not a haemorrhage yet. I would go and see GP first thing in the morning if it doesn't ease up, though. And, obviously, if it gets worse during a night, you have to go to A&E. Frankly, if I were you, I would go now, as it's seems it's a very unusual amount of blood loss for you. It could be mc in which case you should go.

SirBoobAlot · 03/05/2010 23:50

Don't make me conatnt MNHQ for your details... Get in the bloody car woman - or call an ambulance if you're not feeling well enough. But you need to go. Know its horrible and scary but you have to.

If this was the other way round you would be telling us to.

cupcakesandbunting · 03/05/2010 23:53

OK I am going my mum is coming to take me. I am shitting myself

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winnybella · 03/05/2010 23:54

Oh, good. Don't worry, they'll sort you out. Let us know when you can.

SirBoobAlot · 03/05/2010 23:55

Cupcakes do you want my mobile number so you have something to keep your mind busy whilst your waiting?

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Northernlurker · 04/05/2010 00:03

Thinking of you and hope you get sorted out. I know it's horrible to have people pulling you about etc but it's better than feeling dreadful and scared like you do now.

Dlamis · 04/05/2010 00:25

Cupcakes - hope you are on your way to A&E or already there. Thinking of you.

hellymelly · 04/05/2010 00:27

hope you are ok,I am sure once you are in A+E they will help.Poor you,hope you are feeling better tomorrow .

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