Trish, I am so sorry you have had this change and I am a little concerned about your post. My womanly reaction to paleo has been one of the best side effects. I had very heavy periods as a teenager, and went on the pill. Though cramps are considered normal by many, mine were so bad that I entered the Motrin trials back when it was prescription...I was 14 or 15 then. It was the only thing that ever helped with cramps at 1600 mg a day for 1 week prior. No wonder I have a wrecked gut. But in the last three months, and particularly this month, I was absolutely astounded that I no longer get cramps. My periods are normal, a little heavier than the years on the pill but nothing like when I was a teen--lasts 3 days. And noone told me paleo would do that, but what else could it be? I just wanted to wait another month to be sure before announcing my find to the list. I hope that it does ease up for you soon.. I am not sure, but I think dairy may be the biggest offender. I'm assuming you did the pap etc., or maybe you want to find a doc to send something to Great Smokies? I would tend to be concerned, but not at all about the paleo part of it. In paleo health, Judith