how do i ease period pain?
2006-10-20 07:19:37 · 9 answers · asked by ? 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I agree with the answer that suggests you use heat, although I recommend a heating pad on the low setting. I also aggree that you cut out (rather than reduce) caffeine intake (includes all sources -- yes, chocolate, too) and reduce sodium intake. If ibuprofen helps, take it or use a product such as Pamprin which has additional ingredients that will help.
2006-10-20 07:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sudden decreases in tissue oxygen, decreases in muscle or nerve calcium levels or hormonal changes before menstrual flow can trigger cramps. Side aches during or after strenous exercise are due to diaphragm spasms caused from low oxygen and low calcium levels in that muscle. I know the question is about menstrual cramping but the above is good to know. The recommendatino of taking a good Mineral Complex at bedtime can prevent sub-optimum levels of calcium in the blood and prevent cramps. Be sure to get enough water, and a warm bath and massage of the cramped area can gelp reduce the pain. I would also recommend taking either Acetaminophen (tylenol) extra strength or ibuprofen. Midol may help you get through the other symptoms of menses like the bloating and fatique. By the way, Midol works very well in general for headaches.
2006-10-20 14:30:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason for many period (menstruation), problems was a mystery for millenia. Only in the last 20 years has the probable cause been found. the culprot are a group of short distnce acting hirmone type chemicals called prostaglandins. Scientists have known about this class of chemicals for more than 40 years. Prostaglandin E1 is a major factor in menstrual distress. These chemicals are now known to cause many of the symptoms of dysmenorrhea, (bloating, headache, abdominal cramping, etc.) Inhibiting the sythesis (production of protaglandins helps treat the condition. some of these inhibitors are indomethacin (indocid), ibupforden, naproxcin, (& naprocin). Most of them require a doctor's prescription. So visit an obstetrition and have a thorough checkup and get that prescription.
Good luck.
Doc. Dan.
2006-10-20 14:23:14 · answer #3 · answered by Dan S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ther are pain killers specifically designed for menstural pain (Tylenol Menstrual and Midol usually work for me, if I take them at the onset of my cramps) These are better than general painkillers because they are foten intended to deal with bloating and nausea and all the other unpleasantnesses that can accompany cramps.
When I was younger, I used to get cramps so bad that pills didn't really work, though, and I did find that a hot water bottle was like heaven. I've never tried those heating patches that they sell now, which would let you walk around and have the same comfort, but those would probably bo good to try.
2006-10-20 14:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by ATumorNamedMarla 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good thing to ease the pain is to strech out a little bit. Streching out helps relive the tenceness which makes it easier to relax.
2006-10-20 14:30:54 · answer #5 · answered by annmbob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a hot water bottle to put where it hurts cut down on caffine & salts especially. and the best thing to take is Ibuprofen for the pain.
2006-10-20 14:22:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Advil migraine extra strength, if its really bad, a muscle relaxer (your uterus is a muscle) and i take long soaks in a hot tub.
2006-10-20 14:30:57 · answer #7 · answered by kim s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take Midol
Rest
Heating pad
Massage
Ice pack
2006-10-20 14:23:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go ask your doctor.... He might help you
2006-10-20 14:24:10 · answer #9 · answered by ♥mOnArKA☻ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋