Random Thoughts...

Is there a such thing as an "avon lady" for natural hair products and supplies? I'm not talking about $55 for an 8 oz spray....I mean that good affordable stuff.

If there isn't....there should be

LOL @ tia!

it's a gunman on my campus...smh

Are you serious? Are you ok?

yeah i'm good...thanks for asking...they cancelled classes for the evening and evacuated but people who dorm are terrified...i'm glad i commute, but im still scared because im on campus everyday! and its on north campus in amherst [the suburbs] & people always try to play south campus [in the city] like its such a bad neigborhood, but it just goes to show things can happen anywhere...

That's true, it can totally happen anywhere. I'm glad you're safe though!

thanks!

TerraD wrote:Really? I was on the pill and it made me mega-hormonal and my hair thinned. It was horrible, maybe I will see what my doc says. My cramps are still intense, but I've learned to manage and reduce my activity level around that time. Thanks Tia!

I used to miss school cuz of my cramps too but they never diagnosed me with anything. the first time my bf was home when I started cramping he didn't know WHAT to do he called his mom! lol it's really bad for me...I wont go into details lol. I have to make myself go to sleep if I forget to take meds or forget that its on the way. the silver lining is that i'm regular like clockwork and I can pretty much tell to the hour when my cramps are going to start. if I start taking meds a few days in advance it alleviates some of the pain.

i actually do the opposite as far as reducing activity - if I'm aware I will start working out and even exercising if I feel them coming...dont know why that helps me (endorphins or something??) but my doc recommended it long ago and it def helpls me.

d.denise wrote:

TerraD wrote:Really? I was on the pill and it made me mega-hormonal and my hair thinned. It was horrible, maybe I will see what my doc says. My cramps are still intense, but I've learned to manage and reduce my activity level around that time. Thanks Tia!

I used to miss school cuz of my cramps too but they never diagnosed me with anything. the first time my bf was home when I started cramping he didn't know WHAT to do he called his mom! lol it's really bad for me...I wont go into details lol. I have to make myself go to sleep if I forget to take meds or forget that its on the way. the silver lining is that i'm regular like clockwork and I can pretty much tell to the hour when my cramps are going to start. if I start taking meds a few days in advance it alleviates some of the pain.

i actually do the opposite as far as reducing activity - if I'm aware I will start working out and even exercising if I feel them coming...dont know why that helps me (endorphins or something??) but my doc recommended it long ago and it def helpls me.

Have you ever had an MRI or CT of your uterus? Not to scare anyone but I dealt with the same thing since I started having a cycle. I thought it was pretty normal so I just took meds. Eventually I had to cancel too many meetings and miss class too often. Long story short, I'm 30 years old and just had a hysterectomy in December after being diagnosed with adenomyosis and fibroids (btw, fibroids have been associated with relaxers. some think that is why Black women are disproportionately affected by fibroids). My point is, don't let the doctors or anyone else convince you that pain is normal. Yes, it is difficult to know I can't have more children (already have 3 thank God) but my life is so much better after the surgery. I can't believe the pain and fatigue I was living with before.

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d.denise wrote:

I used to miss school cuz of my cramps too but they never diagnosed me with anything. the first time my bf was home when I started cramping he didn't know WHAT to do he called his mom! lol it's really bad for me...I wont go into details lol. I have to make myself go to sleep if I forget to take meds or forget that its on the way. the silver lining is that i'm regular like clockwork and I can pretty much tell to the hour when my cramps are going to start. if I start taking meds a few days in advance it alleviates some of the pain.

i actually do the opposite as far as reducing activity - if I'm aware I will start working out and even exercising if I feel them coming...dont know why that helps me (endorphins or something??) but my doc recommended it long ago and it def helpls me.

My doctor recommended exercise as well, but it increases my flow, so I try not to. But mine is also to the T (same time, every month). Once I start, I have about 6 hours before the cramps hit! I too have to start taking pills a few days before. Maybe I will try the exercising, though, especially if it helps.

Erica5417 wrote:
Have you ever had an MRI or CT of your uterus? Not to scare anyone but I dealt with the same thing since I started having a cycle. I thought it was pretty normal so I just took meds. Eventually I had to cancel too many meetings and miss class too often. Long story short, I'm 30 years old and just had a hysterectomy in December after being diagnosed with adenomyosis and fibroids (btw, fibroids have been associated with relaxers. some think that is why Black women are disproportionately affected by fibroids). My point is, don't let the doctors or anyone else convince you that pain is normal. Yes, it is difficult to know I can't have more children (already have 3 thank God) but my life is so much better after the surgery. I can't believe the pain and fatigue I was living with before.

Wow. They found a cyst on me before and placed me on bc pills. I hated those! I will definitely be talking to my doctor soon! Thanks Erica, for sharing! I'm glad you're doing much better.

My mom keeps pestering me about getting a "touch-up". I need get some twists quick!

TerraD wrote:

d.denise wrote:

I used to miss school cuz of my cramps too but they never diagnosed me with anything. the first time my bf was home when I started cramping he didn't know WHAT to do he called his mom! lol it's really bad for me...I wont go into details lol. I have to make myself go to sleep if I forget to take meds or forget that its on the way. the silver lining is that i'm regular like clockwork and I can pretty much tell to the hour when my cramps are going to start. if I start taking meds a few days in advance it alleviates some of the pain.

i actually do the opposite as far as reducing activity - if I'm aware I will start working out and even exercising if I feel them coming...dont know why that helps me (endorphins or something??) but my doc recommended it long ago and it def helpls me.

My doctor recommended exercise as well, but it increases my flow, so I try not to. But mine is also to the T (same time, every month). Once I start, I have about 6 hours before the cramps hit! I too have to start taking pills a few days before. Maybe I will try the exercising, though, especially if it helps.

my cramps come first. no warning :-( lol

Erica5417 wrote:

d.denise wrote:

TerraD wrote:Really? I was on the pill and it made me mega-hormonal and my hair thinned. It was horrible, maybe I will see what my doc says. My cramps are still intense, but I've learned to manage and reduce my activity level around that time. Thanks Tia!

I used to miss school cuz of my cramps too but they never diagnosed me with anything. the first time my bf was home when I started cramping he didn't know WHAT to do he called his mom! lol it's really bad for me...I wont go into details lol. I have to make myself go to sleep if I forget to take meds or forget that its on the way. the silver lining is that i'm regular like clockwork and I can pretty much tell to the hour when my cramps are going to start. if I start taking meds a few days in advance it alleviates some of the pain.

i actually do the opposite as far as reducing activity - if I'm aware I will start working out and even exercising if I feel them coming...dont know why that helps me (endorphins or something??) but my doc recommended it long ago and it def helpls me.

Have you ever had an MRI or CT of your uterus? Not to scare anyone but I dealt with the same thing since I started having a cycle. I thought it was pretty normal so I just took meds. Eventually I had to cancel too many meetings and miss class too often. Long story short, I'm 30 years old and just had a hysterectomy in December after being diagnosed with adenomyosis and fibroids (btw, fibroids have been associated with relaxers. some think that is why Black women are disproportionately affected by fibroids). My point is, don't let the doctors or anyone else convince you that pain is normal. Yes, it is difficult to know I can't have more children (already have 3 thank God) but my life is so much better after the surgery. I can't believe the pain and fatigue I was living with before.

I will check into this too thanks. It is only at the onset so I always thought it was normal...my flesh crawls just talking about doctor stuff (im such a weakling! lol)

I am absolutely convinced that my 4 month old nephew loves curly hair. Every time he sees me, he smiles...Aawwwwwwwww. His mother (and her boring hair) gets so jealous. lol

Natural Hair Show for anyone in ATL http://www.naturalhair.org/2010_show/home.html

as far as the horrible cramps...they slowed down for me after i had mason 3 yrs ago, im now on the mirena (since nov 2009) and i dnt have cramps at all, also my cycle went from 4-5 days to maybe 3 the most. i cant do pills cuz i forget so the mirena leaves me to forget it for a good 5 yrs. im takin it out in 2 though!

yes denise, i peeped the hair show and im lookin to make my way down there for it too!

I think I am going to look into some flight info. I would love to attend!

I LOVVVEEEEEEEE WILL DOWNING!!

Hey y'all!!! Inspite of the snow and cold. The sun is shining and I am doing good. I feel like I have the mucus (mucinex commercial) family living in my chest but I am good.

d.denise wrote:Natural Hair Show for anyone in ATL http://www.naturalhair.org/2010_show/home.html

I want to go but I am attending a different hair show in May in VA. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

So you have an idiot too tia?!?!? UGH! People are S-T-U-P-I-D!

To make a VERY long story short, my sister and I live 1200 miles apart. I was talking to her today telling her I will be flat ironing A's hair soon to take her to get her very first trim. Again, I am really shortening this up, but she said "A is going to be way prettier/gorgeous (yes both) with long straight hair" W-T-F?????? I tried explaining to her why she sounds stupid but she insisted A will be way prettier with long straight hair. Sooooo I went off on her and hung up.

WOW! I would have done the same thing!!

STW, I need some advice for my new niece and I will be sending you a PM soon....so don't be surprised, LOL