How bad do you get menstral cramps? When I was on the Depo shot I didn't get cramps often but when I did they were bad. Now that I'm off the shot I keep getting them off and on. Sometimes they hurt so bad I get dizzy. I've told my nurse about it before but she doesn't really say anything. She askes if I've had a period and I tell her no. I haven't had one in like four years.