My 13 year old daughter started her period and is having cramps what medication should she take for it?

Question

She only weighs about 78 pounds.

Answer 1

Ibuprofen , such as Midol and Advil works great (Advil liquigels work in minutes). These pills can cause stomach irritations, so have her take these pills with a full stomach or with milk/yogurt.

Hot packs are great, but inconvenient when not at home. Heat/pain relief patches are discrete, some unscented, convenient and work for hours - i.e. Capzasin, Salonpas, BenGay, Aspercreme,etc

Also, have her checked out to make sure her reproductive health is fine. My parents thought it was just normal cramps, so I never had a check up beyond my physician. I found out 6 years later after an ultrasound that my cramps were caused by a reproductive health disorder.

Pack her emergency kits with some pain killers and pain relief patches.

Answer 2

I know that she's only 13, but if the pain is severe to the point that she is out of school several days each month, you might want to consider the birth control pill. I started menstruating at the age of 11, and I had extremely painful periods. Nothing would help fully, not aspirin, Tylenol, or Midol. I tried heating pads and doing sit ups and walking and hot baths, but I would still be in pain. At 15, I talked to a gynecologist who told me that the only thing that would relieve the cramps was the pill. Since being on the pill, my cramps are only mildly irritating instead of being completely debilitating.

Answer 3

As you know, the cramps are only temporary and they're often more intense when girls are still young. I'd try to go without medication for as long as possible. There's some good OTC stuff out there like Midol, but because she's so light, you should ask the doctor or pharmacist and possible halve the tablet. Definitely ask before administering anything at that low weight.

Answer 4

Your 13 yr old daughter should take Midol for her cramps . It works very well I have taken it and the cramps are gone within an hour

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Answer 6

If her cramps are debilitating, you might want to consider getting her checked for a diagnosis of Endometriosis, the leading cause fo pelvic pain and cramping in women of all ages - including those as young as 10. See www.endocenter.org for details and further reference.

Treatment options for menstrual cramping are based on the underlying cause of the pain (primary v. secondary dysmenorrhea) and range from medical to alternative therapies. Commonly, Non-Steroidal Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin or ibuprofen may be recommended to help with cramping, and more recently, COX-2 inhibitors have also been approved for treatment of dysmenorrhea. Prescription painkillers may also be recommended where appropriate. Combination (ethynylestradiol and progestin) oral contraceptives can also help reduce prostaglandin production, thereby alleviating the cramps. Heating pads can also offer temporary resolve of the pain. Avoidance of smoking (which has been shown increase cramps) and reduced intake or total avoidance of salt, sugar, high fat and dairy products, alcohol and caffeine can also afford relief, as can increasing the intake of fiber, calcium and complex carbohydrates. Recent studies also indicate that Vitamin B6 complex, calcium and magnesium supplements, and Omega III fatty acids (fish oil supplements) also may help relieve cramping. Pelvic massage, exercise (which releases endorphins, the body’s own natural painkillers), Yoga (the cat stretch and the pelvic tilt), visualization techniques, aromatherapy, acupuncture and herbs like Dong Quai, Ginseng, Stragalus root, Ligusticum root and White Peony root are also said to be helpful alternative techniques for managing the pain.

If Endometriosis or another disorder is the underlying or secondary cause for dysmenorrhea, you will benefit most from having the disease diagnosed and effectively removed. It is important to determine if the cramps are "normal," or if they could be due to another cause. Pain that is crippling or incapacitating is never normal and should be investigated as soon as possible so that appropriate diagnosis and subsequent treatment can be rendered.

Answer 7

Naprogesic is fantastic for period pain.
Also, any type of painkiller with ibuprofen in it will work too.
Hot water bottles are also good when you have cramps.
Hope your daughter feels better soon!

Answer 8

My daughter gets really bad cramps and also vomiting when she gets her periods, I took her to the doctor and they gave her a Medicare called Panstel and it works great. she take only 2 pills right when her period starts and she have no more cramping or vomiting. They work GREAT>

Answer 9

She should stay away from salt, it increases the cramps.
Drink a lot of water. A heating pad helps a lot!!!!
Midol is pretty good. She should stay active, that helps too.
Good luck!

Answer 10

Neurofen Plus, its the best, really does help, also naprogesic is good, don't listen to the answer of Natural products and no medicine, its rubbish, give her some of the strong tablets from the local chemist. And definitely a heat pack on the stomach.