Amanda you might want to call the Dr. back, and see if you can get an earlier appointment. Now my cycle is heavy the first day, but after that I'm fine. My daughter takes birth control and it has really helped with her cycle a lot. I take advil, and it works for me. Advil is suppost to slow down the bleeding. That is what a Dr. told me anyways. I know that some people I know like the motron. Hot tea with honey can also help with the pain. IMO your way to young to be going threw this already.