Thanks for the concern, but I don't get real colds. I just get increased post-nasal drip. And my cramps are more of a vaguely queasy, hot discomfort than any true pain. They also never last past the second day, and rarely last past the first day; I think they're just a reaction to the start of flow.

Soy is icky and I don't like melons -- I'm probably allergic to them anyway, since I'm allergic to just about every raw fruit except bananas -- but I do try to avoid excessive grease when I have cramps. It's nice to know that there's a rationalization for that!