CRAMPS AHH ( girls plz)?

Question

i have terrible terrible menstruel cramps like i cant take it any more i'm 13 (almots 14) and its going on for 2 yrs and it hurts like i'm being ripped out from the inside and i take medicane like midol, naproxian. plz help to much pain

Answer 1

Go lay down, go to the doctor in the morning. It's normal to have cramps, but everytime for two years is a bit too much.

Answer 2

I have had the same problems when i was ur age, im 22 now and luckily i got the birth control pill which deff helped with that. Until then what u can do is try to make uself comfortable. Instead of midol i would take 2 motrin (my doc recommended) also take warm showers/baths, use a heating pad as much as possible and those new therma patches work really good. Drink tea too!

Answer 3

You probably need stronger or different pain medication. Plus, I have read good things about Evening Primrose Oil capsules being great for PMS - - - which I don't know for sure if that includes cramps or not. You can find them in the vitamin section of your local Walmart or drugstore. But this is a supplement that will work if you have been taking it for a couple of months every day. It wouldn't hurt to try it, along with taking the pain meds when you are on your period.

And don't forget, they have those WONDERFUL heated patches you can buy to use on your lower abdomen - - - they stay warm for about 8 hours and it's like having a heating pad on under your clothes all day while you are at school. This was a lifesaver for me! One of the brands is called "ThermaPatch". Try them, trust me!

Answer 4

I'm not sure what Naproxian is but i can tell you that a standard medication like ibuprofen works wonders because it is a muscle relaxant. Also if you drink beverages with caffeine in it ... STOP!!! It only intensifies the cramping. It's very important to drink lots of water and juices. Also if you use a very strong muscle liniment on your abdomen and lower back it does help. If you have a China town where you are they seem to have a much better selection of these liniments for some reason, if not try your local drugstore.You can also try a hot bath or anything that will help you relax.

Answer 5

2 yrs. of killer cramps is a sign that something is wrong. It is disturbing to see how many people think it's actually normal.

All women experience some cramping during periods due to prostaglandin release, particularly younger women. However, what you describe is more hallmark of Endometriosis than "normal" menstrual cramps.

You have been given some good suggestions as to heating pads, pain pills, alternative therapies and the like to assist with some of the symptoms, but you can only get real answers and help through an actual diagnosis and treatment of whatever is causing the pain, i.e., Endometriosis. Though some would believe that Endo doesn't affect young women, they are completely mistaken. From the ERC's Girl Talk Kit:

"Endometriosis can and does exist in the adolescent female population. Far from the "rare" incidence once believed, studies have found that as many as 70% of teenagers with chronic pelvic pain had Endometriosis proven by laparoscopy. Other reports indicate that as many as 41% of patients experienced Endometriosis pain as an adolescent.

The illness can be quite disruptive and cause significant dysfunction, especially at a time in life when self-esteem, school attendance and performance, and social involvement are all critical. Many adolescents with Endometriosis find themselves unable to attend or participate in classes, social functions, extracurricular activities, and sports due to significant pain and other symptoms of Endometriosis.

Sometimes, teens and young women lack support and validation from both the home and the school; told the pain is "in their head," that they are "faking it," that their debilitating cramps are "normal" and "a part of womanhood," that they are merely suffering from “the curse,” or that they should just "grin and bear it." Their symptoms may also be dismissed as a sexually transmitted disease, which Endometriosis absolutely is not. Failure to acknowledge and address symptoms early in the disease process can lead to significant delays in diagnosis and necessary, subsequent treatments. Lack of support from family and loved ones can also add to the patient’s pain and fear.

Recent studies have shown that Endometriosis may in fact have an even bigger impact on younger patients than older women. One such study discovered that in patients under 22 years of age, the rate of disease recurrence was double that of older women (35% versus 19%). The study also revealed that the disease behaves differently in younger women; leading some researchers to believe it is a different form of Endometriosis altogether.

Surgery, considered necessary to accurately diagnose and effectively treat the disease, is often withheld from younger patients based on the injudicious belief that early surgery somehow negatively influences a young woman's fertility. Studies, including the extensive, cumulative research of leading Endometriosis expert David Redwine, MD, have shown this concern to be unfounded. What can impact fertility, however, is neglecting effective treatment of the disease. Some researchers also feel that symptomatic, adolescent-onset Endometriosis is most often a lifelong problem that will progress to severe fibrotic disease."

You can get a copy of the full Kit and more information for free from the ERC (Endometriosis Research Center) at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ERCGirlTalk and http://www.endocenter.org.

You don't have to suffer like this. Talk to a gyn who knows about Endo (see http://www.centerforendo.com, http://www.drcook.com, http://www.endometriosistreatment.org and http://www.endoexcision.com for starters) and get the help and guidance you need.

Good luck to you.

Answer 6

Don't worry sweetie, they get easier when you get older. For now, try light exercise, a hot bath or heating pad, and Advil. Try and start taking the pain reliever 12-24 hours before your period is due, it's easier to stop it before it starts than after you're already suffering.

Talk to your mom or other guardian about seeing your doctor about it, they can prescribe the pill for you which makes the cramps less intense and the regularity will help you know when to start taking the pain medicine.

I know it's hard, but try not to think and stress about it, that makes things worse. Watch a movie, read a book, have a nap, anything that takes your mind off it.

Answer 7

The absolte best thing to use is a heating pad and if your on the go, there are heating pads that you can take with you. You can probably find them at cvs or walmart. a few come in a pack and they work just as good as a heating pad.

I have craps from hell where all of a sudden I cant move, it feels like someone stabbed me in my stomach and i literally am stuck in place untill it goes away. the heating pad will make it better and will prevent worst cramps later

Answer 8

I had this too at your age. Talk to your mom/dad and go see either your doctor or a gynecologist. There are a LOT of options out there to help you deal with and even eliminate the pain. I did, and had pain free periods/PMS within about 2 more cycles. That was 17 years ago and there are a ton more options available now.

Answer 9

Try eating bananas they help the digestion.
Also cut out the salt they could cause cramps.
When you do get cramps excercise like streching you hips & tighs to build up your imune system.
Major cramp drink something hot like tea or take a nice warm bubble bath to relax you down.
If midol or any other medecation doesnt work insist of asking your mother/aunt about any help to deal with.
Take Care

Answer 10

Go to the doctor in the am, in the mean time heat helps. I have had terrible cramps and that always helps, at least a little, good luck.