Menstruation weight gain

[Kranti]

Hi :wave:

What is the avg weight gain during menstruation? I have put on ~ 3 pounds after dropping 5 pounds. Has anybody experienced more pain than before after starting LCing?

I am expering severe cramping :tears: . I am on induction day 10. I take a multivitamin and calcium supplement.

[Cinammo]

After 2 weeks of induction I lost 2 pounds. Then after 4 days of my TOM I lost 10 pounds. This is my 2nd TOM while LC and I hope it repeats itself.

My cramping actually went away so I can't help you there.

[hippygal]

Cramping was horrible the first cycle I had while Lcing. It got way better after that I usually gain about 3-4 pounds then it is gone after cycle is over. Be patient.

[angelswed]

ACTUALLY MINE GOT BETTER WHEN I STARTED.
AND I USUALLY GAIN ABOUT 3-4 POUNDS THEN WHEN ITS DONE I HAVE A NICE WHOOSH AND ITS GONE

[Kranti]

Thanks guys!!

I just wanted to be assured that i was not doing something wrong. I hear increasing calcium intake can help alleviate some pain. Have to find some way to get in more during this period.

:bhug:

[Kranti]

Hi :wave:

Do you think pain killers will stall my progress? I am in pain and desperately need relief but don't want to stall my progress...
:confused:

[angelswed]

NO i dont think they will stall you, i have been on pain killers for a tooth and it hasnt stalled me.
:daze:

[Peabug]

I used to have very severe cramps (LC or non-LC) but haven't since I quit using tampons (I don't use pads either). If anyone is interested, I'll mentioned what I'm using, but otherwise I don't want to squick out the sensitive ;)

Since LC I do get twinges in my mid-section the afternoon I start, but I used to have cramps so bad I'd have to crawl to the bathroom to get to the ibuprofen, if that tells you how much they've improved!

[red1cutie]

My last TOM the cramps were awful. They were so bad. The first two times they were inbetween. I will tell you how they are today and tomorrow. Having a slight pain right now.

Peace
red

I wonder if the guys read those PMS threads...hmmm

[Kranti]

Well you can imagine my state :cry:
This is the first time i am experiencing such severe cramping in the last 15 yrs since my TOM. It is just unbearable. I think i will take a Ibuprofen.
Thanks for your support and sharing your views. :cheer:

[slp2000]

I have had awful cramps before low carb and after low carb. I take pain killers, and I haven't had a problem. I wouldn't matter to me if it did stall me, the pain is too much.

[CarolynC]

I've had terrible menstrual cramps each month for over 25 years. I ate ibuprofins. After low carbing, the pain decreased dramatically. Now there are some months, I don't even have to take a single pain pill during TOM.

[Sentoria]

Well this month I almost made it without Advils :rolleyes: Out of the 12 month it's probably 3 or 4 that I have horrible cramps. As for water gain between 3 and 3.5lbs :daze:

[Kranti]

Thanks Guys!!

I am looking forward to better months ahead.

:roll:

[Kranti]

Hi Guys!!

I am done for this month.... but no whoosh :cry: hopefully i will hv one next month.

Take care guys

[rishamoon]

Originally posted by Peabug
I used to have very severe cramps (LC or non-LC) but haven't since I quit using tampons (I don't use pads either). If anyone is interested, I'll mentioned what I'm using, but otherwise I don't want to squick out the sensitive ;)

Ok, I'm the daring soul that has to ask what you use..... :q:

[angelswed]

im curious what you do let us know..

[mslizzie]

what could it possibly be...hmm?