can any ladies help? i have been suffering from a very bad period pains?

Question

they start about a week before my period .it seams to be in my hip. the pain is so bad it makes me feel sick. can anyone tell me of a painkiller which may help as i dont no what to do with myself. i would be greatful for any answers thank you for taking the time to read this.

Answer 1

Ibuprofen works.
Try taking a vitamin B6 and B12 suppliment, that seems to help a lot of people. Take it every day, not just leading up to your period;

Answer 2

I'm going to be completely hopeless in answering this question as I know exactly what you are suffering and have found nothing that works in the long term! Sorry I know this sounds heartless, but I don't think there is any point in spending a fortune at the pharmacy for something that just doesn't work. In my opinion you are better off with a couple of paracetamol, than buying anything branded. My only saving grace is excercise, when I can summon up the energy, not at the time of the period but before and after, it's the only thing that helps. My G.P suggested that I had children when I was younger as he said it might help!!...... Four children later and it's as bad as ever. No-one seems to know why and nothing (apart from physical excercise) seems to help. I did say I wasn't going to be much help, but if you find a miracle cure, remember me! Thanks.xx

Answer 3

Well, you could use painkillers, but that won't fix anything in the long run. You probably don't want to use those for years do you?

First see your Gyn. It could be fibroids or some other serious issue.

Second, clean up your diet. Junk food can mess up your hormones and lead to terrible PMS symptoms. A great natural way to do this is add fiber to your diet - lots of it - from natural whole foods. This helps take away extra estrogen that is in your system. Right before your period, estrogen levels elevate, then when it suddenly drops, your period starts. The bigger the drop, the worse the PMS. Fiber absorbs the extra estrogen so the drop isn't so drastic and then your period isn't as severe.

Answer 4

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Uterine fibroids are a common health concern among a major population of women. Uterine fibroids are benign, non cancerous tumours that originate within the uterus. They are also called fibroid tumors, leiomyomas, or myomas. They are made of the same muscle tissues as the uterus, though they tend to be hardened. This is possibly because uterine fibroids contain higher levels of estrogen than the surrounding uterine tissues. Some uterine fibroids may be so small that they can't be felt even during an internal examination; some may be large enough to make a prominent bulge in your stomach.
Good Bye

Answer 5

Paracetamol works wonders if you can't get to the doctors... thought they could give you something stronger. Try a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel too. Get yourself a good B-complex supplement as taking single B vitamins can create an in-balance of the other B vits.. make sure it's a good strength (100mg... some with be 100ug in the same product) and take it every day. Also going on the pill helped my period pains!

Answer 6

I think that nurofen and ibuprofen-based painkillers aren't too good with period pains and nor is aspirin - something to do with what it does to the blood.

If you go to Boots you can get paracetomol with codiene in which is quite strong and pretty good (did the job when my wisdom teeth were at their most evil as well as bad period pains).

I must say I have found going on the pill a good way of managing it - I get much lighter and less painful periods. However, I do think a visit to your doctor is in order to check there's nothing unusual with the pain in the hip.

Answer 7

I used to find Feminax the most effective painkiller for periods, but one of the ingredients - which eased muscle contractions - has now been removed, so it is just an expensive name for paracetamol and codeine. I asked my pharmacist about an alternative, and now use 'Boots Tension Headache Relief' tablets. It contains the same paracetamol and codeine as feminax but also a muscle relaxant. It can make you sleepy but really does work. If you try to take it as soon as you notice the first symptoms it is most affective.
Also, if you take supplements of EFA - essential fatty acids - this can help regulate your cycle and ease symptoms. I used to be sick, faint etc but now take Starflower oil and it has made a noticeable difference. This also contains evening primrose oil and is specifically prepared for women.
I wish you the very best of luck!

Answer 8

I suffered from period pain for many years, then I started taking medication for gaut and it cured my period pains. It is called Naproxin which I beleive is also aleve. I get the Wal-Mart brand of it, and I love it. If you have high blood pressure you need to discuss it with your doctor first, but other than that it is safe to take. I usually take two.

Also the CVS brand of period releif is very good as well.

Answer 9

When I was younger, I use to have bad period pains. I went to the doctor and she place me on ortho tri-cylen birth control pills and my pains went away. I don't take them anymore because I'm trying to have a baby now , but even now I still don't have any period pains. It may be an option for you. You should definitely seek an doctor's opinion.

Answer 10

you really need to go to doctor and ask him before you start taking medication as you dont know the reason for this pain it could be warning sign and then it just could be a symptom of the period. hot water bottle or deep heat good for pains or try anything with paracetamol to see if that works but discuss it with your doctor

Answer 11

I would suggest discussing this with your GP, it could be that you have an underlying condition that is making you period pains more severe. In addition to the person who suggested B12, I would also recommend a Zinc and Magnesium supplement - try Holland and Barrett.