For several years now (increasing in severity), I have had a regularly recurring problem with both severe tension headaches as well as
migraine headaches (mainly menstrual related ones). Aside from that, it is common for me to have abnormally heavy, painful periods (as in, cramping until I cry). The problem with getting pain medication though, is that I have quite a history of gastrointestinal issues including stomach ulcers, acid reflux, and IBS.