Things that really do help most people with cramps:
1. A heating pad not only on the stomache, but on her feet also. When the feet are cold, the cramps are worse.
2. A hot beverage is always soothing. Especially if it's hot chocolate or coffee. The caffeine will help get rid of the bloating.
3. Ginger tea is a natural pain reliever.
4. Make her laugh with a funny movie......it will distract her from her pain.
5. A lower back massage might help.
6. Offer to do yoga with her. Even though she may not think she feels like it, a little stretching and deep breathing will help. A walk around the block would be even better.
7. Kudos to you for wanting to help her! That's cool. But sometimes a girl just has to sleep off the worst days.
Good luck!!
2006-12-19 21:22:46
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answered by Mrs.Fine 5
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Menstrual cramps are abdominal and pelvic area (belly) pains that are experienced by a woman around the time of her menstrual period. Menstrual cramps are not the same as the discomfort felt during premenstrual syndrome (PMS) although the symptoms of both disorders can sometimes be experienced as a continual process. Many women suffer from both PMS and menstrual cramps.
Menstrual cramps can range from mild to quite severe. Mild menstrual cramps may be barely noticeable and of short duration - sometimes felt just as a sense of light heaviness in the belly. Severe menstrual cramps can be so painful that they interfere with a woman's regular activities for several days.
What other factors influence menstrual cramps?
As mentioned above, an unusually narrow cervical canal tends to increase menstrual cramps. Another anatomical factor thought to contribute to menstrual cramps is a backwards tilting of the uterus (a retroverted uterus).
Lack of exercise is now recognized to contribute to painful menstrual cramps.
It has long been thought that psychological factors also play a role. For example, it is widely accepted that emotional stress can increase the discomfort of menstrual cramps.
What are the symptoms of menstrual cramps?
Menstrual cramps are pains that begin in the lower abdomen and pelvis. The discomfort can extend to the lower back or legs. The cramps can be a quite painful or simply a dull ache. They can be periodic or continual.
Menstrual cramps usually start shortly before the menstrual period, peak within 24 hours after the onset of the pains, and subside again after a day or two.
Menstrual cramps may be accompanied by a headache and/or nausea, which can lead, although infrequently, to the point of vomiting. Menstrual cramps can also be accompanied by either constipation or diarrhea because the prostaglandin (PGF2alpha), which causes smooth muscles to contract, are found in both the uterus and intestinal tract. Some women experience an urge to urinate more frequently.
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2006-12-19 19:48:25
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answered by meekaila 3
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give her these ideas.. many people have said these help..
curl up in a ball
stand straight against a wall and try to have your whole body touch the wall
if she gets them so bad she has to miss school/work more than 1ce a month she should see a doctor. he could have stronger medicine.
2006-12-19 19:18:17
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answered by Hannah 3
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A hot bath might help.......and depending on the guy and girl sex helps with cramps.
2006-12-19 19:25:37
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answered by leoslady3900 3
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this is gonna sound bad ... but im on medication cuz i get terrible cramps, and on days when I run out or dont have them on me ... I go for the liquor
im serious, a shot of vodka or tequila or cognac or even whiskey will make her feel better!
2006-12-19 19:17:03
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answered by Gahhhhhh 3
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massage her lower back. and offer her chocolate. cliche as it seems, chocolate in small amounts really does make cramps feel a bit better.
2006-12-19 19:10:14
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answered by Eowyn 5
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That's pretty all you can do about her cramps.
2006-12-19 19:12:26
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answered by Anonymous
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Try caffeine.
2006-12-19 20:10:57
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answered by tessasmomy 5
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Your nice
2006-12-19 19:15:26
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answered by k m 1
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make uot with her!
that will make her happy
2006-12-19 19:13:12
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answered by Anonymous
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