Ok I'm 17 I havent had cramps for 4 years why is it suddenly happening?????? Does it always hurt so bad everytime?
2006-12-09
16:24:54
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yeah thats what I'm talking about
2006-12-09
16:29:06 ·
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I cant belived I failed a test because of my cramps I felt like I had to throw up at the same time.
2006-12-09
16:39:44 ·
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When I first started my period and through most of high school I didn't get cramps, and then they gradually came on and now have gotten to and intolerable point for me. There are lots of things that could be causing your pain, but when you are ovulating you can get cysts on your ovaries which is normal during ovulation and then they just reabsorb into your body throughout your cycle, but sometimes theses cysts can rupture and be very painful. The pain can even last for up to a week or so after your period is over. If you aren't on birth control I would talk to your doctor about it becasue most of the time birth control will balance stuff out and help with bad cramps, and side effects from your cycle. Hope all turns out well.
2006-12-09 17:03:12
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answered by Joyous 2
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It doesn't hurt so bad every time, for me it's different each month. What works for me may not work for you. Personally I love my Midol. My daughter prefers Pamprin. A heating pad or hot water bottle on your abdomen helps, as well as taking aspirin, ibuprofen (like Motrin) or naproxen (like Advil). These thin out the blood. Tylenol can help with the pain, but won't thin the blood. Cramps are caused by the blood clotting and then getting caught up and your body is trying to pass them. Increase your water intake too unless you retain water, and if it interferes with your sleep add Tylenol PM UNLESS you took Midol or Pamprin with acetominophen. If you did, take 50 mg of Benedryl before bed. If you're a cat person, they can be great. They lay in your lap and provide warmth and some pressure from their weight, some people like it when their cat "kneeds" their abdomen, and you can pet it which is calming. Some find gentle exercise, like a walk, helps. Otherwise just wait it out. It doesn't usually last more than a day, maybe two. I don't know why it's suddenly happening, it's just the nature of the beast. Maybe your reproductive system has finished growing and now you have cramps. If they keep you from doing anything like school or work, or even getting out of bed, see a doctor. They can prescribe stronger medicine for the pain and all that comes with your cycle. Good luck.
2006-12-09 16:37:07
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answered by Anonymous
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Everyone is different. I had horrible cramps that would leave me in bed for days from the start, and I have a seriously high tolerance to pain. Eating greasy foods actually makes it worse, don't know why but it does. I eat tons of raw or steamed vegetables and salads now and rarely have bad cramps. Being lightly physically active helps too, but as soon as I sit still for more than an hour or so, crams set in. Birth control pills killed me....can't take them because the hormones are too strong for me even with low dose. Some women cramp more when they are sexually active around their period. Having sex with my husband can actually make mine start early sometimes and much heavier. You need to find a calendar that you have or a notebook and write everything you do down. That may help you find what consistently makes it worse, better, and what doesn't affect you at all.
2006-12-09 16:40:35
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answered by x_lil_redangel_x 3
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I didn't start getting bad cramps until a few years after I got my period, and before that I never really understood what my friends would complain about. Everyone's body is different, but for me the cramps are only bad on the first day of my period. Take some painkillers and/or put a hot water bottle on your stomach. If you do have really bad cramps for a long stretch of time, however, you should go see your doctor. For some women who have very severe cramps, going on the pill can reduce them.
2006-12-09 16:29:51
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answered by cg17 4
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I never had cramps till I got on birth control...just the opposite of what its supposed to do. Just take a lot of midol and eat yogurt. I get cramps so bad now that i can't even pee some times or stand up or even talk.
2006-12-09 16:30:28
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answered by ♥ 3
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answered by rentschler 4
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Sometimes it depends on what kinds of things you have taken in your body . I mean I know that caffeine can make cramps worse . I hope you are talking about menstrual cramps.
2006-12-09 16:28:03
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answered by niknak 2
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It is natural but i would see a doctor incase
2006-12-09 16:54:42
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answered by blondebeauty 4
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it hurts that bad! you should go to the doctor.
2006-12-09 16:45:50
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answered by Jackie 2
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