Awww, both Oob *and* DaMan Oob left you presents! How sweet.
Just on a side note, make sure DaMan doesn't bring you home lilies; those are toxic.

Also, I think the stress of school can probably make cramps worse; anytime you start getting stressed, it can change your body chemistry, which I would think can probably include hormones and things that make you go ow. Mine have also gotten worse since vet school started.

Ceding the field to the right-wing? I dunno - I will have to think about that one.