I haven't gotten but about an hour of sleep, because of these cramps. I've taken Midol, I've tried the ThermaCare heating wraps, I've tried laying on my tummy, I've taken a bubble bath to try and relax. Nothing is helping! It's about to drive me insane, and I gotta wake up in another hour for work.
2006-08-14 23:01:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Advil! Since I had children my cramps aren't as intense, but, when I was younger, they were so bad I would cry for hours. What I had to do was keep a calender and know a day before I was to start and start taking 2 advil every 4 hours until the second day of my period. Of course, when I was younger, the dangers of ibuprofin(advil) weren't as known. So, just be sure you eat a little something before you take the pills so as to keep your stomach lining in tact. Midol never did anything for me, or anything else for that matter. And if I waited until the cramps started, I would double up on the Ibuprofin... Sometimes eased them, sometimes didn't. Good luck, I know you are in pain.
2006-08-14 23:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by jennifer c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mefenamic Acid does the trick. Might as well take a day off so that you can compensate for the tiredness. Most women who experience having these cramps feel sick during it. Drink lots of water and avoid eating salty and acidic foods, because these only make the cramps worse.
2006-08-14 23:09:11 · answer #2 · answered by Jinky Winky 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What really works for me is Naproxen which is Aleve, or Excedrin extra strength, I have tried midol and all the others but they don't work. hope this helps.
2006-08-14 23:15:25 · answer #3 · answered by Secret 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
skip work for once and 'enjoy' your female-day.
that usually works for me.
after a while my body is usually so tired from throwing up and being in pain i fall asleep from exaustement.
sorry to hear...all the best
isabelle
ps: i tried the one with the joint and it wasn't any good for me...but everyone is different...
2006-08-14 23:06:09 · answer #4 · answered by 42 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ibuprofen does the trick everytime
2006-08-15 01:03:56 · answer #5 · answered by Lady Mandeville 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I usually lay on my side with a pillow up against my tummy....and I take Naproxen (prescription).......
2006-08-15 00:45:27 · answer #6 · answered by bluez 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Honestly, I've used it in this occasion only and it's not for every one, but I smoke a little joint.
2006-08-14 23:06:20 · answer #7 · answered by MJ247 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
in this situation .just think of something else.i mean read or something.that helps me and hope the same for u
2006-08-15 00:16:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Normaly as usual
2006-08-14 23:36:40 · answer #9 · answered by bravelionlion 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋