PD and monthly cramps

[MooseMom]

OK, here's another question that's just occurred to me (the more I learn about PD, the more questions I have...)

Ladies, if you are having your period and are feeling crampy and/or bloaty, does being "full" with PD solution exacerbate the cramps/bloating?

Thanks.

[KT0930]

Not that I've noticed. However, just to be sure, I would try to schedule your first week of PD for the week AFTER your period, if possible, so you're not getting used to the fullness on top of the bloating.

[goofynina]

I have suffered with menstrual cramps for several years now and being on PD has been no better no worse for me 

[KICKSTART]

Again PD doesnt seem to make a difference but ...one thing that 'may' happen (not always) is that when you drain out, some of the blood finds its way into the fluid giving it a pink tinge. This is not always the case though , sometimes it can happen if you have been too active as well. If it should happen mention it to someone straight away just to be on the safe side. I was advised to see how pink the fluid was and if it was getting redder go to hospital. Some times i could get a couple of exchanges that where like that  but it ALWAYS cleared up in the same day and was always at that time of the month but not every month!

[MooseMom]

Thanks for that, Kickstart.  Now I know what to look for.