2006-10-29 07:50:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Gentle exercise like walking, using hot water bottles or warm hands on your belly and your breasts, taking things gently with yourself, eating a healthy diet low in fatty and greasy foods, with lots of fruit and veg to balance out your system, taking Evening Primrose Oil (this really helps with the sore/lumpy breasts, especially), meditation and deep breathing, and if all else fails, a painkiller like Feminax in the run-up to your period. I try to be grateful that I'm a woman and be proud of my body and its natural functions.. but there's only so far that hippy stuff can take you when you're in pain! :) Every woman in the world suffers just the same way you do. Not a lot of comfort, I know, but you're not alone! Be kind to yourself and allow yourself a little leeway - a bit more chocolate, a day or two in the baggy pants in front of the TV, and a little bit of self-pity. And then you're over it for another month!
2006-10-29 22:49:39 · answer #1 · answered by Sinead C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also suffer from the dreaded pms and have tried numerous things I have found that taking agnus castus 800mg as soon as i get up and also a well woman supplement (look in holland and barrett) and also 800mg of agnus castus befor bed has helped enormously. I went to see a herbalist who advised agnus castus its a hormone regulator. (buy the higher nature one form holland and barrett as it also contains calcium and magnesium The well woman supplement has your B vitamins and also primrose oil all these are fantastic for the menstrual cycle. Take the above every day and see how you get on you need to give them at least three months but i felt the benefits straight away
2006-10-30 02:46:30 · answer #2 · answered by qeiane 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spend some time before you go to bed basking in the moonlight ( preferably outside if its not too cold, otherwise sit by an open window). The moon is yin (female) and her nurturing presence understands your pains as part of the plan of the womans journey through life. When you sit in the moon light and ask for gentle healing with your warm palms of your hands making contact with your womb, taking deep breaths you feel so much better. You can repeat this healing excercise with your warm palms on your breasts, on your head - where ever you hurt. Just ask for healing and breathe! xxx
2006-10-29 08:05:43 · answer #3 · answered by Rebecca W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some contraceptive pills reduce these discomforts. And also tablets like Norestisthamone (sp?)
2006-10-29 11:43:21 · answer #4 · answered by Jess H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I can suggest is Evening Primrose Oil. I used to get bad pre-periods (PMT and the like) and this has really helped me. Hope this helps you.
2006-10-30 06:21:50 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was apparently misprescribed ponstan (mefanamic acid) because I get migraines, but it defintely helps wth those and works on the things it's supposed to work on (cramps etc.). It also makes the bleeding lighter and shorter. Only thing it doesn't help is my mood - still get really bad-tempered.
2006-11-01 05:03:28 · answer #6 · answered by Athene1710 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wear a good support bra and go to bed if you can. I usually can't go to bed though I have a couple little kids running around.
2006-10-29 07:56:48 · answer #7 · answered by wishorstish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Midol and a Tylenol
2006-10-29 08:00:30 · answer #8 · answered by Heather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i find that since i have started eating more healthier the pain i get isnt as bad.
cut down on the junk food and have more fruit and veg
2006-10-29 07:54:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find that drinking more helps, especially herbal/fruit teas like chamomile.
2006-10-29 08:18:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋