What can I do for bad cramps? I get really painful cramps every month and bleed heavy. The doctor hasn't found any problems and says I'm entering the early stages of menopause.
2007-01-30 07:47:19 · 12 answers · asked by musicpanther67 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Well, there are a few things you can do. One is to get on hornomal birth control which will lessen the cramps and keep things on a regular cycle. It can also help lesson the bleeding.
Otherwise, your body evolves over time and will do what it will do. You can try things like cutting caffiene out of your diet and eating a balanced and healthy diet full of fruits and vegetables, as well as regular exercise, and this can help as well. I would also try taking ibuprofin a couple days before your period starts. The ibuprofin dissolves an enzyme which causes the uterus to contract at a higher rate, and higher intensity than it once would, and can keep the pain to a minimum.
Discuss these options with your doctor. They really are your best ally in your health.
2007-01-30 07:52:35 · answer #1 · answered by amberpatience 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If u go back to your doctor there r meds u can take prior to your period that will help the pain.I just called my doctor to try n get the name of it for u but he isn't in today but I use to get them really bad and he prescribed me a med that I took 7 days before it came n it really worked good.Not sure if it's available everywhere but this was yrs ago so it should b anyway if I do get a hold of him I will find a way to get a hold of u either through e-mail or im on here n let u know the name.I hope the pain for u goes away cuz I know just how painful it can b.Ciao 4 now
2007-01-30 15:57:27 · answer #2 · answered by too4barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is horrible,drink tea,and sleep(tylenol pm) but see if the doc will give you codine or something strong,place a heating pad on your tummy,drink some wine,take a hot bathe,now if you have to go to work like this oh no I don't see how you make it.you really need a good doctor for this one becuase pain plus bleeding does not make a good match.hope you get good answers on this one baby cuase I know it's horrible.
2007-01-30 15:52:48 · answer #3 · answered by God Bless You 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I normally take ibuprofen (Motrin) . I lay down and i use a heating pad. I also drink lots of water. The doctor gave me a prescription for pain also.
You may want to get a second opinion.
2007-01-30 15:54:25 · answer #4 · answered by Jeanette M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have endometriosis which causes severe cramps. What I do is I take two naprocen get a heating pad and lay down.
2007-01-30 15:50:21 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doc to prescribe you some Naproxin. I wouldn't think it is harmful. I know someone else who had the same issue that you do. If I'm not mistaken, it is an anti-inflammatory. She swore by it. Even if you are hitting early stages, he shouldn't contest to finding some mild relief for your discomfort. Hope this helps.
2007-01-30 15:52:53 · answer #6 · answered by ashlynmadelynmommy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you can't really do anything. the doctor is right. you are entering menopause. maybe there are medications out there. look on the link i provided.
2007-01-30 15:52:47 · answer #7 · answered by soccer allie <3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom had the same problem. She religiously stuck with heating pads, Pamprin, and Estroven.
2007-01-30 15:50:21 · answer #8 · answered by dolce 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this worked for me, just don't eat any dairy foods or milk and no sweets and salty foods a week before your period. i'm serious about this. try it before ignoring my help to you.
2007-01-30 15:55:00 · answer #9 · answered by nobody 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
chamomile tea also known as mansanilla
2007-01-30 15:52:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋