What is a good, quick, and effective way to get rid of cramps?
2006-07-06 06:23:57 · 43 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
a heating pad
2006-07-06 06:27:31 · answer #1 · answered by Dina 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Besides pain relievers, either one specifically for cramps like Pamprim or regular ibuprofen, mild exercise like walking, stretching or yoga. A hot bath or shower helps. This one might sound strange, but it does work. Rub some Vicks Vaporub right where you are feeling the cramps. It basically is the same effect of using a heating pad, but allows you to be mobile so you aren't stuck on the couch all day long.
2006-07-06 06:30:23 · answer #2 · answered by MELISSA B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with excersice. I know it's probably the last thing you feel like doing when you have cramps but even if you just get up and walk around and run or just do something it will feel way better than if you sit holding your stomach and groaning... heh... Also try to stay warm and don't walk around bare footed on tile or wood floors or just any cold surface.
Then there's always the quick and easy way- Pain drugs.
2006-07-06 06:28:36 · answer #3 · answered by natie_05 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get them to the point where you can hardly do anything without wanting to be on the floor in a ball.. I suggest going to see the doctor. Due to what I use to go through every month I had to be put on the patch. It is much easier then the pill. Best things about it is if you are lucky you hardly have any pain at all, it runs like clockwork so you know the day you will start and the day you end AND for me it only lasts 3 days.. :D
2006-07-06 06:28:20 · answer #4 · answered by movu101779 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, if you have not been evaluated by a doctor (preferably and GYN) please do so. Pains that are increasing or require pain medications are not normal. It is important not only address to the pain and associated symptoms, but also to address the underlying cause.
If your doctor finds there is nothing medically wrong then some women get relief by taking birth control pills. I have had success with Chinese acupuncture. If you can afford it and can get a good recommendation for an acupuncturist, it will alleviate your suffering.
2006-07-06 06:34:19 · answer #5 · answered by norsktjej1964 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this isn't the right place for the question. Cramps are mainly due to calcium deficiency (my dad is a doc, that's what he tells me when I get cramps). It's best for you to consult an ortho specialist. :)
2006-07-06 06:28:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im gonna tell you the truth.swimmin and a heating pad always work for me. especially swimmin. and i use advil liqui-gels. thats the only kind i will use because they are liquid and the work faster. so try them they are awsome for quick relief of cramps.
2006-07-06 06:28:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
curling up in bed with a hot water bottle is always nice. if it really hurts paracetamol takes away the pain. or stretching from bending down and touching ur toes and slowly coming up and reaching for the ceiling
2006-07-06 06:26:33 · answer #8 · answered by Interesting 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maximum Strength Pramprin for symptoms related to periods.
2006-07-06 06:26:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
drink A LOT of water and take advil or any pain reliever (but not tylenol) I take ibprophen and it works really good. Another good thing to do is just rest... like just lay down for about 10 minutes. good luck!
2006-07-06 06:27:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friends have these really bad cramps all the time and here is what they told me the best thing to is put a towel in the microwave for about 30 seconds and put it on your cramp area!! Hope it works and good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-06 06:29:26 · answer #11 · answered by sadie62250 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋