But she suffers terrible cramps during her menstural period. Is there anything that will really offer her some relief?
2006-12-20 02:09:35 · 26 answers · asked by angrycelt 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I found that none of the over the counter pills worked. I'd pop them like candy and the pain, cramps and vomiting would persist. My doctor prescribes Anaprox and I find that it helps tremendously. You should look into it. Also a hot water bottle is also a great help. It is very soothing. Another thing you can try is ginger tea. Ginger helps settle the stomach. I would suggest getting talking to your doc about Anaprox. It makes a world of a difference.
2006-12-21 07:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's always a good idea to have things checked out by a gyn. There may be an issue that needs attention.
My suggestion for at home care is Tylenol or Pamprin. Alieve is also a good choice, and one suggested by my doctor. I don't take ibprophen because it seems to increase bleeding for me. I also don't take midol because it has caffine in it that my body does not react well to.
Heat patches are a very good idea. I suggest something along the lines of ThermaCare HeatWraps. They are discreet and very affective. I too have severe cramps during the first few days and they make life more tollerable. If it doesn't overheat her, I suggest her wearing one on her tummy and another on her lower back.
Also, I've found that tampons tend to make cramps worse.
I hope this help you both!
2006-12-20 02:30:46 · answer #2 · answered by Jazz Lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most doctors will give girls as young as 12yrs birth control to take care of the horrible cramps and breast tenderness. It is very common for teens to take BC for this, but she needs to take the pills everyday so that it will be most effective for controlling the symptoms.
Also, I just want to note that while other posters are suggesting midol, pain killers, etc., it is not healthy for a 14 yr old to take the amount of midol and other pain killers that she would need to control cramping. Additionally, BC provides a preventative solution to the cramping, while a pain killer will only provide acute assistance with the pain. I worked with several young women in a clinic, and I have seen how large amounts of pain killers will cause more harm than good.
2006-12-20 04:05:53 · answer #3 · answered by iloveeeyore 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a single dad, but have two daughters that had the same problem. You can try some over the counter items; my youngest daughter used a heating pad and said it helped a lot; and something you probably don't want to think about...but should...birth control pills helped too...seems to put them on a better cycle...or so my wife said...the pills also help on any acne condition. Great of you to ask.
2006-12-20 02:14:28 · answer #4 · answered by mottthedog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not normal for woman to have severe menstrual cramping. She needs to be evaluated for endometriosis. Endometriosis causes severe cramping during periods and ovulation, plus heavy bleeding and irregular periods. Also, a doctor can prescribe a better pain reliever like vicodin. Many doctors do not take woman's pain seriously so you NEED to go there with her to the appointment and stress the need for something stronger to take than regular over the counter meds like Midol, or Advil. In the meantime, a hot water bottle works good.
2006-12-20 02:18:04 · answer #5 · answered by beautyofthesea 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ouch...I know how that feels. First, she can take "MIDOL" which is an over-the-counter medicine. It works well...at least for my bad cramps. If that doesn't work, have her take a warm-hot shower (it just subsides the pain for the moment). Or she can buy hot pads to put on her lower abdomen. She can also just sleep in all day to not feel the pain. Some experts says exercises can be a way to lower the cramps too. I hope this helps.
2006-12-20 02:15:12 · answer #6 · answered by pangfvlx 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Offer her some Midol (I think that's how you spell it, it's for menstrual cramps) or I find regular Advil works as well. And also keep a hot water bottle available for her. Some women's cramps can be really bad and if she is really suffering, then you may need to make an appointment with her doctor to discuss other options.
2006-12-20 02:14:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have her try midol, it sounds funny but I have also read placing magnet where she is cramping will get the blood flowing and take away the pressure....Tell her to go for a jog that will help. If all fails take her to the doctor and have her put on birth control.
2006-12-20 07:29:50 · answer #8 · answered by Tab 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for cramps...she can be given a hot water bag massage or tell her to do some exercise...or the better way is to keep her active and healthy from the start as these cramps occur only due to weakness.so there must be a routine diet with lots of sprouts,dates syrup,homey badam,,....that will give her enough stamina to sustain those cramps
2006-12-20 03:02:11 · answer #9 · answered by bhaavna k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heating pads could help, along with ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil). She can safely take up to 1600mg of it a day, though she needs to take it with food or milk to protect her stomach.
If nothing at all helps, take her to a GYN to have an exam. There could be other reasons why she has such bad cramps.
2006-12-20 02:12:46 · answer #10 · answered by alimagmel 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋