@peachy WOW! I also went vegetarian at a similar time to my period pain lessening and I never considered the link…WOW!
@tea I used to get awful pain and I still get terrible PMS :/ it is really the only time I take painkillers and have found Naprogesic to work better than anything else.
I also use a lot of heat packs and find lying in ‘Child’s pose’ to really help (tummy on knees, head down on floor (if you’re not sure, please just google an image) I find this can really take the pressure off your lower back. Even better if you can con someone into rubbing your lower back 😛
Also I know it seems counterintuitive, but popping a tampon in, or not (if you’re brave) and floating in a warm bath can be lovely. Try lying face down on your tummy and floating a bit- this can relieve pressure.
And be kind to yourself <3