I need to find the best over the counter Meds I suffer from severe cramps. Or if someone knows what the best RX for cramps that I can ask my Doctor about,
2006-09-22 05:00:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I get cramps so bad i pass out. The best thing i can advise you to do, so you can function as usual is the following.
DONT EAT DAIRY when you're pmsing or on your period. DONT eat carmel coloring. that means dark sodas.
take ALEVE, two pills every 8 hours from the MOMENT you get your first cramp.
And wear those thermocare period heat pad sticky things. They are a LIFE SAVER.
If you can exercise when you're not on your period it will help a lot too.
2006-09-22 05:06:09 · answer #1 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Midol is very good. It has a pain reliever, plus a diuretic for bloating and water retention. I find that applying heat (using a heating pad or hot bath) to my back really helps to dull the pain of the cramps. If Midol doesn't help, I usually take Advil or the 8 hour Tylenol.
2006-09-22 05:03:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tylenol Rapid Release
2006-09-22 05:26:58 · answer #3 · answered by Jen n CraigB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need a strong pain reliever Tylenol is good but for severe cramps i would use something traditional nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drug like ibuprofen(Motrin,Advil,huprin are all good and get's the job done).
2006-09-22 05:20:23 · answer #4 · answered by I am women 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for DDS and they told me Motrin (ibuprofen), taking it 20 years, saved my life! First start with 1 high dose 600-800mgs.
take 400mg 4 hrs later if needed. Do not take more than 1600mg a day. It is important to eat when you take ibuprofen, it will upset your stomach otherwise.
2006-09-22 05:57:32 · answer #5 · answered by Lady X 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Severe cramps could be a sign of something serious. You should have it checked. If not, drink plenty of fluids or soda
2006-09-22 05:11:15 · answer #6 · answered by MISSTERY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
800 Motrin is good,but it helps alot better if you know your cycle and are able to take it the day BEFORE you start your period. It gives it a chance to try to beat the cramps before they start causing pain.
2006-09-22 05:10:15 · answer #7 · answered by Aloys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try asking about 800mg Motrin thats what they gave me and it worked great. I even used it after having my daughter for cramps after my labor.
2006-09-22 05:03:41 · answer #8 · answered by LMS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i woul suggest you go on birth control. my sister had such severe cramps she would pass out or throw up, but now that shes on a low dose birth control, shes ok
2006-09-22 05:24:00 · answer #9 · answered by ChicaInquisitiva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋