What is the best way to get rid of period cramps?

Question

I have tried a heating pad..
doesnt work for me :(

Ive already taken some midol..

not helping :(

Answer 1

Actually we were always taught in school, that if you can do situps, it will help...just get going and soon the cramps will go..and take some aleve..it helps

Answer 2

Try taking midol 3-4 days before you start your period, just 2 a day and then every 4-8 once your start.. If you have already started aleve works really well for me.

Answer 3

Mild primary dysmenorrhea is often relieved by nonprescription pain relievers such as acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. (These last three drugs not only relieve pain but also are anti-inflammatories.) If you take an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen, make sure you take it at the first sign of bleeding or cramping. If your periods are regular and you can predict when your period will start, begin taking the ibuprofen or other anti- inflammatory one day before you expect your period. This will prevent cramping in many cases. Taking ibuprofen or naproxen with food or milk may help to reduce the possible side effects from these drugs of nausea and heartburn.

If your symptoms are severe, you may need a stronger prescription drug.

Resting in bed with a heating pad or hot water bottle on your abdomen may also relieve the pain.

Another form of treatment is taking birth control pills. They decrease cramping by decreasing prostaglandin production. If the pills relieve the pain, they may be taken even if birth control is not needed.

Having your period does not mean that you are sick. It should not stop you from doing many of the things that you normally do.

Charting the length and frequency of your periods will help you to understand better what is normal for you. Check with your doctor if there are any sharp changes from your normal period, such as much heavier or lighter flow, a much shorter or longer time between periods, or any unusual pain or clotting.

In addition, you can:

Avoid foods and beverages that contain caffeine, such as coffee, tea, colas, and chocolate, just before and during your period.
Use a heating pad or hot water bottle on your lower back or abdomen or soak in a warm (not hot) tub.
Gently massage your lower abdomen or lower back.
Avoid prolonged standing or walking on hard pavement.
Aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen can be used to relieve mild discomfort.
Follow the doctor's instructions carefully and ask the doctor how often you should be seen for follow-up.
Have regular yearly gynecological checkups, including a Pap test.
Do pelvic tilt exercises to help relieve menstrual pain. To do a pelvic tilt exercise: Stand with your feet about a foot apart and your knees bent. Place your hands on your hips near the hip bone.
Rock your pelvis forward and back 10 to 15 times. This can also be done while lying on your back with your knees bent. Tilt the abdomen upward keeping the buttocks on the floor and then press the small of your back to the floor

What can I do to help prevent dysmenorrhea?
Get plenty of rest. If you become unusually tired, nervous, or constipated, you may be more likely to experience menstrual pain.
Exercise regularly. Exercises such as walking, swimming, or bicycling may improve blood flow and ease menstrual pain.
Eat a diet rich in whole grains and green leafy vegetables.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Avoid smoking.
Avoid excessive use of alcohol.
Avoid use of mood-altering, mind-altering, stimulant, or sedative drugs.

Answer 4

Tramadol

Answer 5

For me I had to actually go to my doctor and have a medicine given to me, nothing over the counter seemed to work. So you might want to check with you OBGYN if you continue to experience the cramping.

Answer 6

My friend Doctor put her on Birth Control Pills

Answer 7

Ibuprofen. Take it regularly. It will kick in best after a few times taking it.

Answer 8

stay of yoghurt icecream
use more Essentail fatty acids
read womens health womens wisdom by Christiane Northrup

Answer 9

try Advil and a hot bath or try working out that will definitely help reduces cramps

Answer 10

Time.