Flare up during menses?

nicole123h

Hi everyone! Just curious if anyone women experience flare ups during their cycle? It never fails, on the second day of my cycle I break out in a rash all over my body. Extreme fatigue. Nausea. Anyone else have this? And any advice on treatments during? Doctors are running more bloodwork on Monday. It’s really concerning because aside from chronic fatigue I’m pretty normal most of the time except during my cycle. 

mina

Yes, you’re not alone. My body goes haywire 2 wks prior to menses. My rheumatologist says it’s the increased hormone levels that cause this around menses time. She also told me that I can’t take birth control with any extra hormones, so talk to your doc specifically about you, if this is the case. I’m considering getting an IUD, copper with 0 hormones.  Around menses, get cold and hot flashes, body shakes sometimes, always gastro issues (diarrhea, cramping) due to inflammation, buttocks rashes only around that time. Sorry if this is TMI, but we are all different & being honest is the best way to share info. If you’re fatigue, take a nap hon - best remedy. For the rashes, believe my doc prescribed a topical steroid treatment, but can’t recall for sure as it varies from each cycle. Keep positive and your mind strong, meditate. sleep works best for me, seems to call my stress, mind & body. 

idkaitx

I haven’t been diagnosed with lupus but everything I’m experiencing points to it...especially 11 days before my period. I know it’s not helpful but you’re not alone!