My daughter is only just 11yrs old and she has very painfull periods. Does anyone know of any ways to ease it, our gp says she is too young to go on the pill etc.
2006-11-30 06:33:17 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
i know you must be hating this for her, i have a 10 yr. old son and of course he doesn't have that problem, but anytime our kids are hurting we look for advice from anybody. Bless your heart and hers. Naproxen is really good for pain, also my dr. told me it helps the bleeding not be so hard. ask your dr. about it. it works really good for me. Kids can take it i believe. it is over the counter...I hope it helps.
God bless...
2006-11-30 06:41:50 · answer #1 · answered by jazzy dancer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started my period at 9 and had painful periods until I graduated high school. There really is not a way beyond OD'ing on painkillers to get rid of the pain. I would not recommend Midol or Pamprin. I took the said medications for years until I tried Aleve and Bam! it worked quicker than they ever did. Ever!
And I've had the worst period pains... The "I just went to school, my stomach hurts, I'm having a serious BM, called my mother to pick me up" pains.
The doctor told me some women just have worst periods. She also said that she could precribe pain killers but they are basically Advil/Aleve. So...
Just try to make her as comfortable as possible. Lying still helps... And understand that she may miss a few days from school.
2006-11-30 15:18:38 · answer #2 · answered by 2s2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heating pads are wonderful. Have her place a warm heating pad over her naval this should help the pain. For some women placing the heating pad against the lower back works better than placing it on the naval so have her try both. Also there are some yoga stretches which will help. You should be able to find her a book on yoga for women or, if there is one available and you can afford it, you might want to sign her up for a yoga class (preferably with a female instructror - i.e. yogini - since they would be more likely to understand her yoga needs more than a male instructore - i.e. yogi - would).
2006-11-30 14:55:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started my period when I was 10 and they were excruciating. Siting in a hot bath tub, maintain a level of Tylenol or IB profin(which ever you normally give her) 4-6 hours. Midol helps for some woman, but it work for me. Heating pad and stretching exercises (believe it or not) actually help reduce the cramping. I'm surprised they said she was to young to start BC's. If your just taking her to a GP, you may want to consider taking her to your OB/GYN. And to be totally honest I had no real relief until I got on BC's. I hope some of these suggestions help her.
2006-11-30 14:39:35 · answer #4 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried heating pads??? That usually works for me, I have had period problems since I started my period at age 13. If the heating pad doesnt work, try sitting in a hot bath ... sounds gross but I have never actually "blood" in the tub when I did it. Stay away from caffine and sugar too I found that helped a lot too.
2006-11-30 14:38:04 · answer #5 · answered by KTINA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NSAIDS like ibuprofen and aleve work well for menstrual cramps but should not be taken on an empty stomach and you should ask MD before giving the med for dosage because of her age. You can use Tylenol in between dosing her with an NSAID but you really should consult MD or pharmacist about dosing.
2006-11-30 14:37:15 · answer #6 · answered by bess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have also had extremely painful periods since i was a teenager. the only thing that seems to really help is to lay down with a heat pad on the side that hurts. that really helps. also don't let her have sodas once she starts. caffeine makes the pain worse, and so does salt.so keep her away from the chips that week.
2006-11-30 14:35:45 · answer #7 · answered by sarah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a natural tea called PMS tea. If she drinks it when she starts feeling crampy it helps to ease the pain. Always works for me and I got a number of friends using it now.
2006-11-30 14:55:14 · answer #8 · answered by Abby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get to a her Shiatsu practitioner that can be very helpful for all menstrual problems. And it's quite enjoyable.
I hope some of the ideas on here help.
Jon C
2006-11-30 14:58:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use OTC Pamprin. It really works for me, but I don't know if others feel the same way. I've never paid attention to whether or not it's recommended for someone so young though. Check with your doctor or pharmacist.
2006-11-30 14:37:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋