I am having pretty bad menstrual cramps and they really hurt. I have already taken two Advil and used a hot water bottle, and it's not helping. I am sure these are menstrual cramps and not something else. So please help me!
2006-08-08 09:05:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Drink a cup of pennyroyal tea every 4 hrs. Pennyroyal is an herb related to mint that can induce contraction, helping your menses. It also can relieve the discomfort. YOu might also try taking an Immodium AD tablet. It is an anti-diarrheal, yes, but it alos can ease abdominal cramping and discomfort... I really feel for ya, sis. This happened to me only last month...
2006-08-08 09:13:38 · answer #1 · answered by Angela M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a heating pad, and if u dont have one buy one it will be ur best friend. and take motrine IB its the only thing that works for me, and take 600 mlg but take it 3 hours after u have taken the advil cuz u dont want to OD
2006-08-08 16:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure and avoid caffeine. Exercise also helps, which seems ironic because the last thing you want to do when you're hurting is exercise, but it may be worth a try.
2006-08-08 16:12:04 · answer #3 · answered by chickenbox 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off lie down. Then try taking 2 ibuprofen in like 2 hours. the only thing i can think of is REST!
2006-08-08 16:15:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the cramps are really really very bad, you could have endometrosis. I would talk to your ob/gyn about the pain you go through each month.
2006-08-08 16:13:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Aleve instead. Your doctor could also put you on low-dose birth control pill to lessen your menstral period and hopefully less cramps.
Get exam to make sure you don't have something else going.
Hope you feel better.
2006-08-08 16:11:10 · answer #6 · answered by Starr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awww... I really feel bad for you, I know how you feel. I usually try Midol, it works sometimes, but when they are unbearable, I actually take Alka Seltzer to ease my pain. It helps me when my cramps are at their worst.
2006-08-08 16:16:14 · answer #7 · answered by Myzz Undastood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best thing to do is see your dr if its that bad you no some women suffer bad cramps like that have you tried asperin nurofen some strong pain killers if they dont work see dr he will give you something stronger
2006-08-08 16:12:10 · answer #8 · answered by nicole 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Midol, Midol, and more Midol is what helps me, it is specifically designed for cramps due to your menstral cycle.
2006-08-08 16:28:07 · answer #9 · answered by pc_accountant2008 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctor and get a prescription. you probably need something stronger then what your taking now.
2006-08-08 16:33:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋