I have really bad cramps?

Question

I don't know if this is just a one time thing because this is only the second time i have gotten my period. But I had cramps that seriously hurt like a mother every single day. I took Midol but it didn't work. I am scared that they I will get cramps again next time and won't know how to handle them..

Answer 1

All women are different and their period affects them differently. It might not be bad every time but there will be time when it hurts so bad that you just want to curl up in a ball in bed. But this is part of being and becoming a women. here 4 things that you can try out to see if they work for you be cause I also get really bad cramps sometime. An this is what helps me.

1: take a nice HOT bath

2: Get a heat pad.

3: Take Advil, Tylenol, or IB profane those are what work for me midol doesn't workk for me either.

4: If your cramps are bad don't wear a tampon wear a pad this also helps I don't like pads but if it makes you feel better then do it you know what I mean.

I hope that one or all of these wor for you because I know how bad that cramps can hurt so I wish you the best and just know that its not ever time time that they are bad. Good Luck

Answer 2

Taking midol or an anti-inflamatory medication (like Advil) is great if you can do it BEFORE your period starts. Usually a day or two before is more effective then taking it when the pain starts. Lots of stuff helps with the cramps if you don't find meds to be a relief. Hot water bottles or even a nice, hot bath are great at relaxing the muscles which cause the cramps to begin with. Also, some girls find that laying on your side with a pillow between your legs and curled in a fetus position also subsides cramps. If you find them terribly unbrearable look into getting on birth control. They really do help a TON with cramps. I had debilitating cramps for years (fainting, throwing up, etc.) and as soon as I got on birth control they literally stopped altogether. But speak to your doctor. She/he may be able to suggest another remedy that doesn't involve meds. Good luck hun, I feel for you :(

Answer 3

800 milligrams of ibuprofen usually does the trick, since this is only your 2nd time I'm assuming you are a teenager so I wouldn't go that high without seeing a doctor. Maybe 200mg up to 400mg. If you are at home, heating pads work great! Just make sure not to get it too hot and/or fall asleep as you could burn yourself. If you are going to school the warm patches that you can wear and go will work too.

I've had severe cramps most of my life and they started to go away after I started taking Evening Primrose Oil. I take 1500mg daily and it seems to help with the cramps. I read about it in an herbal magazine and that is why I started taking it.

Good luck & use that heating pad! :o)

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Oh honey, this is only the beginning. Things will adjust in time. Your body is new to this and it all works out within a few cycles.

Now for the pain I highly recommend a few things. Advil is the only thing that works, not Midol.

Exercise increases the endorphins and therefore reduces the pain. Try bike riding or treadmill or even a light jog.\

Also, I drink soy milk instead of reg. milk. Soy is loaded with the B vitamins that helps reduce the cramping as well.

Take it from someone who is going thru menopause now. : (

Hope you feel better and may a hot tea from starbucks will help wash down that advil. : )

Take Care....

Answer 6

Take naprogesic. It helps a lot. Use a wheat bag or hottie bottle and cuddle up on the couch for half an hour while you wait for the naprogesic to kick in. Excersizing and stretching can also help, even though you don't feel like doing it. Also make sure you dont pig out on unhealthy food as much as you probably feel like it, because that will make it worse.

Answer 7

Try walking, as it loosens clots and relaxes muscles. Heating pad or hot showers are good ideas, too. It wouldn't hurt to try ginger tea--put a slice or some dried in with whatever tea you like.

I had horrid periods when I started too. If you can, try talking to a parent or even the school nurse.

Answer 8

its always hard adjusting to womanhood. youll get a better hang of it as each period comes along. if you have a heating pad, lay that across your stomach. it helps relieve a lot of the cramping. or soak in a hot bath. heat is a really good way to get relief but the cramping is pretty normal. if they are that intense you really need to check in with your doctor.

Answer 9

warmth bag, gentle painkillers, mushy workout, drink a large number of water. in case your cramps are preventing you from partaking in each day activities you should want to think about seeing a health practitioner to get some drugs to diminish your discomfort. good success!

Answer 10

You can improve your body's ability to handle menstrual changes by getting regular exercise, eating a healthy diet, limiting alcohol and caffeine intake, and reducing stress. Nonprescription pain relievers can also help reduce some symptoms.

http://www.webmd.com/hw/healthy_women/tn9936.asp