Pre menstrual cramps

I’ve been experiencing pretty bad cramps even before my periods start — like almost a week before. It’s exhausting. The cramps feel similar to the ones I get during my actual period, and honestly, I don’t want to go through this pain for almost two weeks every month (pre-period + period days).

Is this normal? Has anyone else gone through this? If it is normal, how do you cope? Is there anything that actually helps reduce or stop this kind of premenstrual cramping?

I already dread the 4 days of actual periods because of the pain, but now having to deal with it before too is just making things worse physically and mentally.

Any advice, remedies 🫠

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