Hi all, I've been checking out the boards for the past few weeks in advance of getting my first cup and it seems like a great community on here
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I have not heard of something like this, and it is definitely odd that they slack off again once you remove the cup. But I would strongly suggest you ask a doctor about this! That is a fairly extreme degree of symptoms to have from a cup, and I would want to be certain there wasn't some sort of internal issue. Nausea makes me wonder about infection, although as I said it would be highly unusual for the symptoms to stop once you removed the cup, if that were the case. But it's better safe than sorry.
This does sound unusual. I did have similar symptoms. But they were accompanied by a cramping pain which I believe was due to some pressure on my cervix combined with needing to poop (sorry TMI!).
Maybe give it a rest and try next period. I've never heard of this happening with no pain, though. Be careful! Good luck!
Yes, gas all by itself can be deceptively painful (so bad some people mistake it for a heart attack!), and so can too much suction on the cervix. I have definitely had nausea and shaking from extreme cramping pain. But to have this without the pain... that's what's perplexing me and why I'm wondering if it's something else? For example, I have heard of UTI's without pain (or least not initially). Pressure on the urethra could exacerbate this?
I really don't know, but for me, I would consider these symptoms to be worth getting checked out.
Non-medical opinion, but as the symptoms go when you take out the cup, I think it's more likely to be pressure on something activating the sympathetic (fight or flight) branch of your autonomic nervous system, which would lead to those panic attack symptoms. It's weird that you're not otherwise aware of discomfort, but bodies are weird.
Using a different position and/or different fold to insert might let the cup find a better position which wouldn't have this effect. This is just trial and error unfortunately, so it's probably best if you try it when you don't have other stuff to deal with, so you can take it out if you feel bad and recover at home.
Google vasovagal reflex/reaction/response or any variation that comes up. Basically, the cup is touching a cluster of nerves that are reacting to the new experience. The good news is that it gets better as those nerves realize that getting touched is OK.
It's kinda like dangling your feet into a pool. At first you might think it's too cold and pull your feet out, but then it becomes refreshing and maybe even enjoyable.
Thanks for comments everyone! It's reassuring to hear from people more experienced with cups.
After reading your comments, I think it's likely that it was in fact a vasovagal reaction. I researched it (it's fascinating!) and realized I have experienced this before from other triggers, like cutting my hand badly while cooking. I think this is likely the cause but will be mentioning the whole incident to my doc next week during my physical to get her opinion and get everything checked out.
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Maybe give it a rest and try next period. I've never heard of this happening with no pain, though. Be careful! Good luck!
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I really don't know, but for me, I would consider these symptoms to be worth getting checked out.
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Using a different position and/or different fold to insert might let the cup find a better position which wouldn't have this effect. This is just trial and error unfortunately, so it's probably best if you try it when you don't have other stuff to deal with, so you can take it out if you feel bad and recover at home.
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It's kinda like dangling your feet into a pool. At first you might think it's too cold and pull your feet out, but then it becomes refreshing and maybe even enjoyable.
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After reading your comments, I think it's likely that it was in fact a vasovagal reaction. I researched it (it's fascinating!) and realized I have experienced this before from other triggers, like cutting my hand badly while cooking. I think this is likely the cause but will be mentioning the whole incident to my doc next week during my physical to get her opinion and get everything checked out.
Thanks again :)
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