2007-02-12 07:13:19 · 14 answers · asked by Still Standing 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Personally, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc...) works for me. Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory drug. This has helped me when I've had cramps that have doubled me over with pain. You MUST take it with food or milk though.
Another thing that helps me is to lie in bed on my stomach, covered up. The heat and relaxation helps if the cramping is mild. It also will help if you've just taken medicine and you're waiting for it to start working.
If I can't lie down, covering my pelvic area with a blanket, jacket, etc... helps create the warmth to relax the uterus and ease the cramping.
There are lots of pain relievers out there, but don't take aspirin when you're menstruating. Aspirin thins the blood and can increase bleeding during your period.
Good Luck and I hope you feel better!
2007-02-12 07:21:01 · answer #1 · answered by Andrea F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use alot of Motrin and heating pads. If you need to be up and about go to Walgreens and get Cura Heat pads. They work like a heating pad w/out the cord. I use them at least 5 days a week. I suffer from Endometriosis and the cramping bites big time, but the Cura Heat pads really work wonders.
2007-02-12 12:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by gethelp9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Aleve or Naproxen sodium( the generic version) over the counter. Take it with food. It helps to decrease the production of prostaglandins, which cause cramps. It works best if you take it as soon as you notice symptoms.
2007-02-12 07:20:24 · answer #3 · answered by juneaulady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U can take an advil. But sometimes u get stronger cramps because u eat cold food while u have your period. TO avoid cramps u shouldn't eat cold food.
2007-02-12 07:18:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try some warm coffee with cinnamon and sugar ! it helps with cramps .
2007-02-12 07:42:41 · answer #5 · answered by lola 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think can get rid of them but you can sooth them, I always take a nice hot relaxing bath and then after, put a heating pad on, It really relaxes your whole body
2007-02-12 07:18:25 · answer #6 · answered by Missprettykitty1119 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used to take 800mg Ibuprofen and it worked well for me.
Heating pad works well along with the the Ibuprofen.
2007-02-12 07:17:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I do is take some aspirin and while I wait for that to kick in I lay on my bed in a ball and try to apply pressure to my bladder while drinking cold water. It's hard to explain but it works.
2007-02-12 07:17:12 · answer #8 · answered by CRAZAY 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Naproxin works great
plus plenty of water
2007-02-12 07:19:59 · answer #9 · answered by Bryan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take advil or something similar! try exercising, walking, breathing, taking a bath, chocolate, or those heat wraps for cramps work amazingly well!!
2007-02-12 07:18:04 · answer #10 · answered by kim 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋