This is kinda wierd for me to talk about but I have irregular painful cramps about a week before my period. I only get them 3 times a year or so but they get so bad that I can't walk or stand without taking three or four Alieve and putting icyhot on- even then it takes about 1/2 to an hour before I can even walk without holding on to something. It only lasts one day and after I take the advil or whatever I have on hand, I am able to walk just a little hunched over. This month I had to call my friend to switch shifts with me at work and when i explained why she said it could be a serious problem. Does anyone know anything about this or what other symptoms to look for?