2006-11-09 04:55:56 · 6 answers · asked by mooshelle 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
This may sound odd, but exercising during your period will decrease the pain.
2006-11-09 04:58:03 · answer #1 · answered by bunny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nice warm heating pad to the lower abdomen, a hot bath, Motrin or Naproxen Sodium- sold over the counter as Aleve, or in generic form, gentle massage of the lower abdomen and normal physical activity as much as possible all help with period cramps. You can try Pamprin or Midol, and see if those will work for you as well. If the pain is making you ill, you can certainly see a doctor for prescription strength medications, or even look into birth control pills which help in cases where the pain is severe. If the periods are painful and heavy, you could have pain from other causes than the usual cramping which would need to be treated. Periods don't have to be painful.
Also watch the diet. Caffeine seems to irritate things, as does a high intact of salt because they cause bloating and water retention- both can make you feel more miserable.
2006-11-09 05:06:51 · answer #2 · answered by The mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink more milk (helps a lot in some). Take an Advil (Ibuprofen) a day or two before your period and during ( before the pain becomes unbearable). Try and do some exercise (even a short walk) or curl up in the fetal position with a hot water bottle around the painful area helps too.
2006-11-09 05:08:03 · answer #3 · answered by trojan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffer from Poly Cyctic Overian Syndrome and have pain like you would not believe....the best thing I have found is Calcium supplements and heat. Im not sure why the calcium works....but it sure does! Good Luck!
2006-11-09 05:42:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take iron pills or diet starting before 7 days; dont forget vitamin C
2006-11-09 04:58:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pamprerin or Midol
not moving around too much, very warm bath, stuff like that
2006-11-09 04:58:26 · answer #6 · answered by smartkid37138 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋