i get bad cramps monthly. i don't know what to do. can someone help me?
2006-12-04 00:06:09 · 11 answers · asked by melissa 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I would talk to your doctor and find out if it was OK to take more than 2 Ibuprofen.
In hospitals, we give dosages adding up to about 3 or 4 and spread out the number of hours (6-8 hours).
I don't want to recommend that you do this though until you speak to your physician. I don't know if you have any health issues that would contraindicate taking more than the over the counter dose.
2006-12-04 00:10:00 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have very bad menstrual cramps too and my ob/gyn suggested I start taking an anti-inflammatory not only during the cramps but before they start. If you cycle is regular you should have an idea of when the cramps will start and start taking it a few days before. Of course you should contact your ob/gyn and see what they recommend and also rule out that there are not other problems such as endometriosis. Your ob/gyn might also recommend putting you on the birth control pill as it will regulate your cycle (if it's irregular) and should greatly decrease your menstrual cramps.
2006-12-04 00:40:54 · answer #2 · answered by biochemgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can also use a heating pad or a hot bath to ease the cramps that you are having without going to your doctor. If that doesn't help than it would probably be best to go to your doctor to make sure that there is nothing to cause your cramps besides just menstrating, then he might suggest putting you on birth control or another medicine to control your cramps
2006-12-04 00:14:31 · answer #3 · answered by Chrissi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 11:43:27 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Menstraul cramping is common. It would depend on your age, and whether or not this is somthing new for you. If this is something new for you, please go see a OB-GYN.
If this is something that has been troublesome for you since you started your menses then I would suggest taking a Motrin several days before you are due to start your menses. Lay off the caffeine for a few day before, drink plenty of fluids and try to rest
Hope this helps.
2006-12-04 00:35:10 · answer #5 · answered by Igottheanswers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get really bad cramps too . I can tell you what i do .... I take couple of ibuprofen , wear warm socks and boil some water and put it in a water bottle , and place it on your stomach area. I think it relaxes the muscles . It sure helps me to get over it quicker. i hope it will help you too .
2006-12-04 03:28:33 · answer #6 · answered by emily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find an NSAID that works for you. Like ibuprofen or etodolac(this one works for me). Take it ever 4-6 hours before the cramps get bad.
Make sure you eat......avoid salt and a few other things that you'll have to research.
Sometimes you just have to tough them out. :(
2006-12-06 17:29:41 · answer #7 · answered by catmoosebear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
massage warm castor oil over abdomen to help to ease period pains and relieve the bloating of pms.oats and brown rice help to fight period pains.seaweedcontains natural iodine that is useful in relieving pms.edible seaweed is available for use in stews and soups.basil tea is very good too to cramps
2006-12-04 00:25:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi I'm sorry to here that you are in pain =(....You may want to try some of the herbal teas that are out there in the grocery store..Try some that are woman friendly..It may help or may not everyone is different..I have used some of them and found that are helpful..I hope that you feel better soon...
2006-12-04 00:14:49 · answer #9 · answered by cookie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might try a herbal called Chinese Angelica.it has been used in the far east for long time
2006-12-04 00:20:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋