Thunderbear, I also have the Factor 5 thing. But I didn't find out until after I went on birth control and had a very serious blood clot in my head. So good that you know before something bad happened!

I am so sorry that your period sounds like such a nightmare. I feel you. I also hate being on my period, even though it doesn't sound anything as painful as yours. And they always come at the most inconvenient times! Maybe your doctor could recommend some more natural remedies for you.

And I think it's totally okay to whine about it sometimes! It really does suck lol.