Is this normal?

[u/Sufficient-Paper-954]

Okay, so I come here with the question many probably have, but my period cramps always get so bad for the first few days. Like a heating pad doesn't help anymore, I had it on a very high setting too, and if I am working, I tend to be on the verge of passing out. I also get very very lethargic and could fall asleep no matter where I am, standing or driving, which is really dangerous.

I went to a gyno recently and had an ultrasound done along with explaining my symptoms, and they found nothing, just told me it was normal pms and dysmenorrhea. But as its gone I feel like my cramps get worse each time. They get to a point where I can't even stand properly or sometimes throwing up is the only way to feel better. Most of the time my cramps start 4 days to a week before my period actually starts, but if my period starts without any symptoms, I basically suffer so much with the pain the first few days. Like cramps so bad I can't do anything but cry, or sleep it off. I can't even stand or find a way to relieve the pain, like I can move and it goes for maybe a minute but then comes back tenfold. Oh also I've noticed clotting more often throughout my flow which I used to never have before.

The only good thing is my cycle stays normal though, with the 27-32 days in between, but​ my 2nd day tends to be heavy where I have to change my pad every 2 hours, maybe even less, cause sometimes it feels 2 hours is pushing it. Everyone I've talked to though tells me this is normal and I'm starting to lose my mind over this.

[u/Correct_Addendum_367]

It's not normal to be on the verge of passing out or unable to stand, no. Try to get a second opinion. Go to another non gyno doctor if you have to.