I take the calcium supplements leading up to my period. I've tried cutting back on all of the foods they say you should cut back on while on your period. I've tried Naproxen Sodium. I've tried Extra Strength Tylenol. I've tried the pain killers and bloat medications made exclusively for menstrual cramps and bloating. I've tried the heating pad, the hot water bottle, hot baths, exercise, and just about everything else that I can think of. I usually get cramps so bad at least one day of my period that I end up in bed all day with strong prescription pain killers, just to keep from going crazy on myself.
Anyone know of anything that works for their severe period cramps that I may not have mentioned as things I've tried? I'm willing to try just about anything that doesn't involve needles, isn't illegal, and it can't be Motrin (I'm allergic). Open to all suggestions.
2006-12-11 18:18:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Caffine, Chocolate,.. and hot baths when your a little hungry and don't have a tummy full of food.
If it's really really nasty,.. make a point to take sick time and yell at people " I'M SICK!" they will get a message something is not right. Go nag your doctor. He might suggest birth control or something that will only cover up what will quietly get life threatening. Have your uterus and overies checked. The lazy people will not want to help,.. but might say it's in a certain position... noone wants to remove or examine a messed up reproductive system for fear of law suit. Make sure you get second opinuns. Make note of anything they claim as stol. Have test done again,.. if it's still there it's not stol and they are ignoreing a potenial threat to your life.
Good luck with the insanity. I don't think your ever going to be completely comforted :(
Added: DO NOT TAKE " The Pill" to try to fix it,.. it causes damage to your organs when Doctors try to get you to use it to solve/control this problem and of course Blood Clots plus something that can cause anerisums and blood clots equals sudden surprize medical problems... like a blood clot or anerisim. Tylenol has addatives that dehydrate and people can be allergic to,.. this means you'll get worse once your body freaks out. If the Naproxen Sodium acts anything like Sodium,.. then that's more dehydration... which means you'll end up with more problems. You'd be better off haveing Mint, Sperriment, and Peppermint... no I'm not suggesting those will help you,.. just telling you they'd be more of a benefit to your health then dehydration and allergens XD They do have benefits but I can't remember what they are good for except the digestive system and alertness.
2006-12-11 18:27:43 · answer #1 · answered by sailortinkitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was gonna say Naproxen. I can't believe that doesn't work for you. There is also Lodene - which is also a potent muscle relaxer. I don't know how old you are but you could try birth control pills/patches they reduce menstrual cramps. I have a friend who got cramps so bad she would have to stay in the bed the whole time she was on her cycle. She would be doubled over in pain and would throw up all day. She ended up having to get something called a DNC. Another friend found out she had fibroids which was causing the pain. Good luck, I feel for you.
2006-12-11 18:28:29 · answer #2 · answered by Tish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may be concidental. But I got hooked a couple of weeks ago on ginger lemonade, and this month, I didnt have the same craps you describe (and I usually do) - and ginger happens to be an antiinflammatory.
Maybe some research would be worth it.
But I really am amazed. been drinking about three mugs a day (heated, like a tea) for a few weeks now. Amazed.
2006-12-11 18:33:36 · answer #3 · answered by freshbliss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see your doctor as having period cramps that bad is not normal and could be a result of an underlying condition. You also might want to ask about going on 'the pill'. The pill works by thinning the lining of your uterus making your periods less heavy and less crampy. Also, you can use most pills (combined monophasic pills and the nuva ring) to supress menstration and only have to deal with it every three months or less.
2006-12-11 18:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably see your doctor again- the pain could be a result of something else. Have you tried the Pill?- It's supposed to help with bad periods. Exercising REGULARLY helps- not only during your period- generally very fit people rarely get bad period pain- though it is a more long term fixer.
2006-12-11 18:27:55 · answer #5 · answered by Gangsteer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your gynecologist, and consider a birth control pill. Periods of that nature that sound like a hormone problem, and using the pill will help regulate your cycle to, hopefully, a much more bearable level.
2006-12-11 18:25:14 · answer #6 · answered by 真理沙 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take Yaz birth control for my pain. its helps alot.. I use to get terrible pains to the point i couldnt do anything but lie in bed and cry..now im able to manage.
2006-12-11 18:24:39 · answer #7 · answered by ALF08 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear You can add turmeric in warm milk and drink twice during menstural days.Turmeric can relieve u from pain
2006-12-11 18:23:43 · answer #8 · answered by mans 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-11 18:30:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good, old-fashioned heating pad from Walgreens will do!
2006-12-11 18:34:46 · answer #10 · answered by MJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋