how do you reduce period pain and cramps. mines put the horror in HORRIBLE. my mommy told me to excercise and consume iron. my cramps are really really bad and i need help!!!! fast!!!!
tell me every piece of good advice you know.
2007-01-17 09:47:09 · 19 answers · asked by nikki -nicole 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
i had the same problem!!!the ONLY solution that worked was birth control pills!!once i took them i never had the slightest ache or pain and less blood!!!!
2007-01-17 10:08:51 · answer #1 · answered by ....FED UP............ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have any Midol or Aleve in the house, try this: take one ibuprofen, one acetaminophen, and drink a glass of pop or something else caffeinated. After you've done that, try using a heating pad or one of those heat releasing pain patches on your abdomen to make the muscles let go. Your mom is right about trying to be active through it; this does help a lot of people, but make sure you stretch well first. Also, have a little dark chocolate (yes, it actually does help!) and stay away from greasy fried foods because they can make you feel sicker (or at least they do me).
2007-01-17 17:54:20 · answer #2 · answered by Cat Loves Her Sabres 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually taking "Motrin" 1 to 2 days BEFORE your period is a good start! Your uterus is actually a "muscle" and "Motrin" is an excellent muscle relaxer. I don't care for Midol or Pamprin much because sometimes those "feminine cramp relief" meds contain caffeine, and I personally don't need any more of that in my diet! I am the "Starbucks Queen!!" Try the Motrin and a hot bath honey...=)
2007-01-17 18:04:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Midol or the like. Even Tylenol or Motrin will help. Also try not wear tampons during your first day or so as this will help decrease the cramping. Heating pads over your abdomen will provide some comfort and try to take it easy while you are experiencing the pain.
2007-01-17 17:52:41 · answer #4 · answered by anprdp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try eating a banana. Also, exercise, drink some hot tea, take a bath, relax and read a good book or watch a movie. Those are just some tips that should help make you feel a little better, but nothing is 100% good luck and feel better!
2007-01-17 17:57:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow you sound like me i had the same problem.... now im on the pill... that helps me know when my periods comming and the day before i start taking 2 ibuprofen every 5 hours... i also have a heating pad on low everynight when i sleep and i take hot showers and go in my hot tub constantly... steam seems to help... i don't know why but it does.... and then i eat a LOT of chocolate and hang around with friends because that takes my mind off of them... hope that helps
2007-01-17 17:57:05 · answer #6 · answered by Susie F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EAT A BANANA!! Seriously! The Potassium in bananas help to reduce cramps!!!
2007-01-17 18:55:17 · answer #7 · answered by Ashleigh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well 100% sure the cramps will go away...take a hot bath...you'll feek alot better and relaxed.
2007-01-17 17:54:44 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing that worked for me was taking ibuprofin and using a heating pad.
2007-01-17 17:53:31 · answer #9 · answered by ishamo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warm bath or hot water bottle if you don't have money for over the counter prescriptions (Midol)
2007-01-17 18:18:01 · answer #10 · answered by Whos your mama? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋