This is a little embarrassing to ask but does anyone get really bad cramping before or during there expected monthly period? And how do you handle it?

I mean the cramps I get (and I never used to get them before) almost make me want to kill myself. My temperature becomes whack and uncontrollable and I can't even lie under covers of blankets with a hot pocket. I ended up rolling around the ground crying in pain because of how bad it hurts. And although I would never attempt it, suicide seems so relieving.

(I would never do it but I just don't think rationally, I just want it to end so bad sometimes).

I do take ibuprofen at least 400mg every few hours or so (2 pills)

Sometimes it takes them so long to work and other times there just useless. I don't really know why but the pain is so bad but it kills me and my schedule - work, school, extracurricular activities are all on hold.


What should I do before seeing a doctor to end this killer pain?
Thanks