What do you women do about the pain?

Question

Every month my "time" seems to get worse and worse. I am pretty much useless for about three days because the pain is so bad. I feel like I have tried everything to help ease the pain, what helps you?

Answer 1

I had the same problem. The doctor put me on birth control. The problem was hormonal. You should really talk to your doctor and be checked.

Answer 2

You might try heating pads, Midol or Pamprin, soaking in a warm tub (all help ease the cramps), if the pain is too much for these things to work you need to see a doctor. A medical professional could help you find a way to get rid of your pain. You can also try asking you local pharmacist, they are often a wealth of information! Good luck to you, I hope you find relief soon.

Answer 3

What Is PMS?
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the term for the physical and emotional symptoms that many girls and women get right before their periods begin each month. If you have PMS, you might experience:

acne
bloating
fatigue
backaches
sore breasts
headaches
constipation
diarrhea
food cravings
depression or feeling blue
irritability
difficulty concentrating
difficulty handling stress
PMS is usually at its worst during the 1 to 2 weeks before a girl's period starts, and it usually disappears when her period begins.

Doctors have not pinpointed the exact cause of PMS, but it seems to be linked to changing hormone levels. During the second half of the menstrual cycle, the amount of progesterone (a female hormone) in a girl's body increases. Then about 1 week before her period starts, levels of both progesterone and estrogen (another hormone) drop dramatically. The thinking is that these different hormone levels can lead to PMS symptoms. There are also theories that what you eat can affect how you feel, especially during the couple of weeks before a girl gets her period.

Luckily, there are several things you can do to ease PMS symptoms. Eating a balanced diet with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and cutting back on processed foods like chips and crackers can help. You might also want to reduce your salt intake (salt can make you retain water and become more bloated) and, believe it or not, drink more water. Say no to caffeine (it can make you jumpy and anxious) and yes to certain vitamins: B-complex vitamins, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin E are thought to be helpful. Also, daily exercise and stress-relief techniques like meditation can help some girls.

When it comes to medicine, over-the-counter pain medicines like ibuprofen can relieve achy heads and backs. But for really serious PMS pain, see your doctor. He or she might be able to prescribe a different medicine or birth control pills to help with many of your PMS symptoms.

Answer 4

I use a Thermacare patch when needed in the painful areas of my back or abdomen. If I was you I would make an appointment with your OB/GYN right away. You couod have PCOS which is polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I wish you the best!

Answer 5

It did get way much better after starting to use birthcontrol pills. It's such a relief, since I don't have to call in sick anymore each month. And I sometimes almost passed out.

Answer 6

I have the same thing some months. I take ibuprofen and apply a nice hot compress to my belly.

Answer 7

Where is the pain at ? If it is in your lower pelvic are I suggest you need to go to the doctor. How long has this been going on ?

Answer 8

hi,
midol seems to help and warm compresses but i think you should visit a gyn because it could be endometriosis.