ladies please help me?

Question

hey im 13 and i am on my period but it is different then all the others that i have had
i am having terrible cramps, do bad that i cant sleep at night and can hardly moove in the day
do you have any advice that you could give me to get rid of them?

when im n a hot bath it doesnt hurt for a while
but like at the end of the day it hurts again

Answer 1

If its really bad you should see a doctor, as it could be something more serious.

Otherwise masterbation sometimes helps.

For a lot more information and suggestions check out this cite on web MD

http://aolsvc.health.webmd.aol.com/content/article/9/2953_496.htm







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Your Guide to Menstrual Cramps

Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for the painful cramps that may occur during the menstrual period. There are two types of dysmenorrhea: primary dysmenorrhea and secondary dysmenorrhea.

Primary dysmenorrhea is another name for common menstrual cramps.Cramps usually begin one to two years after a woman starts getting her period. Pain usually is felt in the lower abdomen or back and can be mild to severe. Common menstrual cramps often start shortly before or at the onset of the period and last for one to three days. They usually become less painful as a woman ages and may stop entirely after the woman has a baby.

Secondary dysmenorrhea is pain caused by a disorder in the woman's reproductive organs. Pain from secondary dysmenorrhea usually begins earlier in the menstrual cycle and lasts longer than common menstrual cramps.

What Are the Symptoms of Menstrual Cramps?

The symptoms of menstrual cramps include:

* Aching pain in the abdomen (Pain can be severe at times.)
* Feeling of pressure in the abdomen
* Pain in the hips, lower back, and inner thighs

When cramps are severe, symptoms may include:

* Upset stomach, sometimes with vomiting
* Loose stools

What Causes Common Menstrual Cramps?


Menstrual cramps are caused by contractions in the uterus, which is a muscle. The uterus, the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a baby grows, contracts throughout a woman's menstrual cycle. If the uterus contracts too strongly, it can press against nearby blood vessels, cutting off the supply of oxygen to the muscle tissue of the uterus. Pain results when part of a muscle briefly loses its supply of oxygen.

How Can I Relieve Mild Menstrual Cramps?

To relieve mild menstrual cramps:

* Take aspirin or another pain reliever, such as Tylenol (acetaminophen), Motrin (ibuprofen) or Aleve (naproxen). (Note: For best relief, you must take these medications as soon as bleeding or cramping starts.)
* Place a heating pad or hot water bottle on your lower back or abdomen. Taking a warm bath may also provide some relief.

You should also:

* Rest when needed.
* Avoid foods that contain caffeine.
* Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
* Massage your lower back and abdomen.

Women who exercise regularly often have less menstrual pain. To help prevent cramps, make exercise a part of your weekly routine.

If these steps do not relieve pain, your doctor can order medications for you, including:

* Ibuprofen (higher dose than is available over-the-counter) or other prescription pain relievers.
* Oral contraceptives. (Women taking birth control pills have less menstrual pain.)

What Causes Cramps From Reproductive Problems?


When a woman has a disease in her reproductive organs, cramping can be a problem. This type of cramping is called secondary dysmenorrhea. Conditions that can cause secondary dysmenorrhea include:

* Endometriosis, a condition in which the tissue lining the uterus (the endometrium) is found outside of the uterus
* Pelvic inflammatory disease, an infection caused by bacteria that starts in the uterus and can spread to other reproductive organs
* Stenosis (narrowing) of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus (the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a baby grows), often caused by scarring
* Tumors (also called "fibroids"), or growths on the inner wall of the uterus

How Do I Know If My Cramps Are Normal?


If you have severe or unusual menstrual cramps, or cramping that last for more than two or three days, contact your doctor. Menstrual cramps, whatever the cause, can be treated, so it's important to get checked.

How Will my Doctor Detect Menstrual Cramps?

First, you will be asked to describe your symptoms and menstrual cycles. Your doctor also will perform a pelvic exam. During this exam, your doctor inserts a speculum (an instrument that lets the clinician see inside the vagina) and examines your vagina, cervix, and uterus. The doctor will feel for any lumps or changes, and a small sample of vaginal fluid may be taken for testing.

If the cramping you are having is not common menstrual cramps, further tests may be needed. If a medical problem is found, your doctor will discuss treatments.

Warning

If you use tampons and develop the following symptoms, get medical help right away:

* Fever over 102 degrees Fahrenheit
* Vomiting
* Diarrhea
* Dizziness, fainting or near fainting
* A rash that looks like a sunburn

These are symptoms of a condition called toxic shock syndrome, which can be life-threatening.

Next: Premenstrual Syndrome >

Reviewed by the doctors at The Cleveland Clinic Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Edited by Tracy Shuman, MD, WebMD, February 2006.

SOURCE: The American Academy of Family Physicians.

Portions of this page © The Cleveland Clinic 2000-2003

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Answer 2

As you grow and mature, your period can change just like the rest of your body. Cramps are a b*tch, but there are OTC medicines that can help. Midol, Pamprin, and other menstrual medications have a mild muscle relaxer and pain killer that do wonders for cramps. You can find them in your grocery store with the other drugs. Talk to your mom and she can help you pick one out. Read the labels carefully before you buy, you're still young, and some of the stronger doses might not be appropriate for you.

Answer 3

Those are all great suggestions, but I would consult a Dr. because you're very young and I would hate for you to have to deal with this the next 40 years or so in misery. The Dr. may be able to give you differents meds or something to help further along. Maybe even the "Pill" so you know when your period is coming and it tends to be lighter when on birth control Just remember, no sex, you're still a baby.....lol. God Bless!!

Answer 4

The cramps are where the excess is being torn away from your body. It lasts only a few days but you can take pain killers and a hot wattle bolle the idea is to rest at this time so have pleanty of that

Answer 5

You can take Midol for the cramps.
Have your mom get you some of those Thermacare heat patchs to put on your belly. It's like walking around with a hot pad on all day. Really helps.

Answer 6

Hot baths can help to relax you, making the pain less. Also, as much as it hurts, try to keep active. Physical activity lessens the severity of cramps. Motrin, Ibuprofen or Pamprin will also help.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Talk to your mom and have her take you to a doctor for some meds or she can go get you something for the cramps.

Answer 9

my advice is maybe it wouldnt be such a bad idea to go see a doctor if taking midol and using heating patches dont work or you can go to the doctor before you try thatand see what they have to say

Answer 10

take some midol.. thats not uncommon one time my cramps where so bad a had to go home from school so i know excatly how u feel