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what is the best way to relieve cramps i know midol works and so does heating pad. Any other ideas? Thank you!!!!!

Answer 1

There's a pressure point in Chinese reflexology that helps. To locate it, start with your inside ankle. Feel just below it and towards your calf (away from the shin). There's a little indent in your foot there. If you feel the indent and then feel up your calf muscle on the inside, you will notice a slight groove along the bottom edge of your calf muscle. This is the point to massage.

Rub up and down from the side of your ankle until halfway up your calf. Do it on both legs. This can not only help relieve cramps, but also minimize their occurence. I have used this point when I've been doubled over in agony. Rubbing these areas relieved the pain almost immediately and helped the cramps to pass in a few minutes.

Answer 2

Well, since cramps are just the blood being released from the uterus, and the pain that you feel is caused from the bloods thickness, that would mean that your diet is not what it should be. Two weeks before your expected period lay off sweets and some dairy (mainly cheeses). These foods have a tendancy to thicken the blood. The thinner the blood the less crampy you feel. Which is what midol does (thins the blood). So watch your diet, drink plenty of water, and exercise. If done every two weeks before your period cramping should be down to a little anoying twinch.

Answer 3

Information:
Ibuprofen and naproxen sodium are common over-the-counter medications that can help relieve menstrual cramps. A heating pad or hot water bottle may also make you feel better. Other measures to reduce or prevent cramps include:

Walk or exercise regularly, including pelvic rocking exercises.
Follow a diet rich in complex carbohydrates, like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables -- but low in salt, sugar, alcohol, and caffeine.
Practice relaxation techniques like meditation or yoga.

Answer 4

If your cramps are very intense, you may want to consult with your gynecologist and make sure that you are not cramping because of conditions in your uterus (such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids).

For me, the best cramp relief is to go on a brisk walk...anything athletic. It increases the endorphins in the brain which are natural pain killers, and you forget about those cramps...at least, that's how it works for me.

Answer 5

Taking a nice hot bath and relaxing with some candles and the lights off has helped me in the past. Turn off your phone and take a good 30 min to an hour chunk of time just to relax and soak in the tub! I hope this helps.

Answer 6

I always find exercising to be helpful...even though it's the last thing on my mind when they get bad enough! Nothing too jumpy, though...Stretching and a brisk walk seem to work fine...Also, Aleve seems to work better than Midol for me...

Answer 7

I lay on my left side and also I drink cammomile tea (not sure if its the correct spelling) but it helps. Also a warm shower helps me too. I sometimes buy the PMS formula from Dollar General for $2.

Answer 8

My mom always tells me to take calcium, it seems to work. I also take Pamprin which is just like Midol.

Answer 9

Try drinking more water before your period comes. Also if you stay active during your period it can reduce the cramps. Good luck.

Answer 10

chocolate helps me with cramps