I have had very painful cramps since i started my cycle.About every 2-3 months, I would have actual labor contractions either on the first or second day of my cycle.Very horrible.They would last about 3-5 hours.So at the age of 17 I took my doctors advice and use birth control pills to regulate and take away the pain.I never had the contractions again, but my cycle was still painful and I bled like crazy, my hair even started to come out alot and I gained weight.I stopped taking the pill at the age of 21 and I got pregnant soon after with my daughter.I was sick my entire pregnancy(vomited every day).My labor with her was the exact same pain I had when I would have horrible periods before the birth control pill.I just wanted to know if anyone had any answers or solutions.After I had my daughter, I got on the pill with no estrogen b/c I was breastfeeding my daughter.The same symptoms followd with the hair breakage and weight gain, and still bad cramps.I stopped those also. Can you help
2006-08-06 10:10:47 · 6 answers · asked by elegantwoman2000 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
My sister had the same problem, although without the birth control pill or anything. First of all, I'd like to suggest a menstrual massage by a professional, because your severe cramps could be caused by abnormal positioning of your uterus. If you don't want to get that or don't know where to find it, just try making a tea of chamomile, fennel seeds, organic honey, and oregano. It won't taste so great (believe me, I tasted it) but it actually works- my sister's cramp severity went down in about 15 minutes to a half an hour.
2006-08-06 10:29:16 · answer #1 · answered by n_goel17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible you might have fibroids (a non-cancerous type of tumor in the uterus) or endometriosis. Both of these conditions can cause severe cramping such as you describe. I think you need to discuss these possibilities with your doctor, and ask for a referrral to a GYN specialist if needed. If one of these is the culprit, there are several treatments besides hysterectomy.
Either Ibuprofen or Naproxen can reduce uterine cramping; they actually help the uterine muscle to relax. Don't overdose; follow the instructions on the packaging. Too much of either of these meds can cause ulcers or bleeding in the digestive tract.
Warm baths and applying heat to the lower abdomen also help cramps.
Good luck, and keep asking your doctor questions until you get a good answer and the problem is solved.
2006-08-06 10:30:38 · answer #2 · answered by parachute 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a warm bath and after, try lying on your tummy. I found that both help very much. I never had bad cramps until I had my third child then got my tubes tied. When my baby was almost 3, I bled for over 3 weeks with the worst cramps in my life. I went to the Dr and they found 3 cyst on my right ovary and had to perform surgery. While the Dr was removing the cyst he found what is called endometriosis, and come to find out that is what was causing my pain and excessive bleeding. I later had to go have my right ovary and tube removed and will be going back to the Dr to have a full hysterectomy now. So, please, just to make sure, ask your Dr about the endometriosis, more women have it than know they have it.
2006-08-06 10:24:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you know how to do the candlestick? If you don't get your heels on the edge of a chair as you lie on the floor and lift your buttocks up of the floor as far as you can. Put an ironing board under you if need be. It changes your bodies gravity point and relieves that clogged feeling and takes away the pain. Sounds crazy but it always worked for me. And I used to have some doozies! Also get more excersize. Take a walk every day especially the week before you expect your period. You'll be surprised how much it helps!
2006-08-06 10:50:19 · answer #4 · answered by Carolyn T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problems...ultimately had Uterine ablation, but that's only if you are finished having children. (www.novasure.com has good info on that). There are sticky heating pads that you can stick to the inside of your pants against your stomach that are WONDERFUL (you find them down the ankle support, wrist wraps, sports things aisle). Have you thought about birth control pills that only give you a period every 3 months, that may be something to look into. There are also herbs that you can use, nettle is one. I'm sure if you look up holistic medicines you can find something. GOOD LUCK!!!!
2006-08-06 10:34:38 · answer #5 · answered by Mom24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doses of ibuprofen/advil at 800+ mg stop your brain from producing the prostiglandins that produce your cramps. You should start taking it before you get your symptoms i.g the week before or two weeks before or whenever you regularly start symptoms. I take up to 2400mg a day during this time. If it is hard on your stomach, combine with Zantac to coat your stomach.
2006-08-06 10:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by ♥monamarie♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heat usually helps.warm baths, hot water bottle, heating pad, those new rice filed thingys that you put in the microwave...also tylenol extra strength. If you pass alot of large clots when menstruating see your doctor about possible endometriosis. Perhaps a D&C procedure would help you.
2006-08-06 10:18:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some ibuprofen and some very warm baths. I have the same problem and a warm bath really helps. Also I have heard if you lay off the caffeine just before and during that's supposed to help. Haven't tried that one yet.
2006-08-06 10:18:32 · answer #8 · answered by real_sweetheart_76 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I know its horrible just standing up. But excersize really does help. Just keep moving.
2006-08-08 07:57:15 · answer #9 · answered by cedez92 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heating pad or hot water bottle
2006-08-06 10:15:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋