ok so heres the story. my gf get the worst cramps so bad that she cant lay down or just crys. today i went over to her house( she has her period) she answered the door , didnt say a word and went right back downstairs on the couch and layed with the hot water bottle. i came downstairs took the waterbottle off of her, sat her up and layed her so her head was on my chest and legs were over my legs..i put the water bottle back on her stomach and comforted her to try to get her to go to sleep.
is there anything else i could do for her? i hear that if you sit her in the upright position it makes the cramps less painfull.is that true?....she takes midol but i dont think it is helping her...please give your advice.
2007-02-14 04:13:37 · 23 answers · asked by dave s 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
OTC pain relievers such as ibuprofen or naproxen used around the clock at the first sign of your period helps to reduce the severity of cramps in many women by inhibiting the release of prostaglandins.
Regular exercise such as walking helps to prevent or at least reduce the severity of menstrual cramps for some women.
Oral contraceptives may effectively reduce or eliminate menstrual cramps for some women; however you should consider the side effects of oral contraceptives before using them to prevent cramps.
Zinc, calcium, and B vitamins obtained in food and supplements have been found to reduce cramps, bloating and other symptoms.
Herbal remedies such as Viburnum prunifolium, Scutellaria spp., and Cimicifuga raemosa have an antispasmodic effect that may reduce some menstrual cramps.
A warm bath filled with aromatherapy or a heating pad on your lower abdomen and back is often helpful for relieving menstrual cramping.
2007-02-16 03:48:40 · answer #1 · answered by Fraulein 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Awww, you are a really sweet and caring boyfriend! She may need to see a doctor. Some girls have sever cramping due to endometriosis. Or she could try birth control pills (or switch) to help with cramps. Unfortunately pills have side effects. I am 29 now, but I had very severe cramps as a teen. I found it helped to lay on my side in the fetal position (knees to chest) with a heating pad (stays hot longer than hot water bottle) on my belly. Also, it is best to wear pads rather than tampons on the days she experiences cramps. Tampons make the cramping MUCH worse. Anyting entering the vagina will cause uterine and cervix spasms or contractions. During menstruation these spasms can be very painful and can continue for a very long time. It is best to avoid sex and tampons. Even sexual acts (and sometimes kissing) without penetration can cause uterine, cervix, or external vulvar spasms witch can hurt during menstruation. I hope this helps.
2007-02-14 12:42:25 · answer #2 · answered by Robert W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best position for cramps varies from woman to woman. It sounds like you are a nice boyfriend, but there's not much else you can do. Suffering that's that bad needs to be seen by a doctor: some women with painful periods benefit from taking the birth control pill... at least he can give her something a little stronger than Midol.
2007-02-14 12:20:39 · answer #3 · answered by MissA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all that helps that you comfort her. For the record one person said we are full of it when we say we get cramps must have been a guy who said that earlier.. My cramps are terrible unless Im on Birth Control it seems to help quite a bit for me. Every woman is different. But if they are that bad to the point were she cries she really should see her Dr. It could be something a lot more serious with her. Also Playtex makes these heating pads she can put right on her underwear they stay warm all day she just cant sleep with them. I love those they really help me a lot.
2007-02-21 14:05:03 · answer #4 · answered by Princess K! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe how compassionate you are to her during these bouts. I hope she knows how lucky she is.What I just read said that lying down, taking Midol and using a hot water bottle are the right things to do. Also walking will help. You might like this one. Sometimes having an orgasm will reduce the pain.Also, start taking Midol 2 days before and during her period should prevent severe pain.
2007-02-14 12:28:06 · answer #5 · answered by gabeymac♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally ibuprofen has been shown to be better for cramps than midol. She should try that. And she should take them before the pain gets that bad... early, at the first twinge of pain. She should see her doctor about them if the pain so severe that ibuprofen does not help. It could be the sign of something she should have treated medically (i.e. fibroids).
P.S. The patient should ask her doctor before taking 4 ibuprofen. That is twice the recommended dose and has been shown to cause renal problems in some people who do that.
2007-02-14 12:19:44 · answer #6 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, Ibuprofen is the way to go. I had to be put to sleep once because of cramps, and that was the only medication that helped me. She could go to a Gyn and tell her about the cramps. There might be something wrong. Exercise is good to. Tell her to start after her period and to start to walk or run. When she gets her period, the pain will be a lot less.
Your a great boyfriend to care for her so much! Happy V-day to both of you!!!!
2007-02-14 12:27:04 · answer #7 · answered by Lala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its like that everytime you may want to talk her into going to a doc. i have always had pain like that, and now its to the point that it isnt just when i have a period, its everyday. i have endometriosis, and it sounds like she might too. but on the other hand some ppl just cramp bad, but if its bad enough for her to cry, miss work or school, etc. she may need to get it checked out. i have to take muscle relaxers to get through the day. and sitting up has always made me hurt worse, just let her lay or sit like she wants to, chances are she is doing what makes it feel best. and as for now, anywhere from 3 or 4 tylenol or a vicodin along with 3 or 4 tylenol will help.
2007-02-22 01:54:12 · answer #8 · answered by txchevygirl44 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have her take 4 Ibuprofen, nothing but that works for me. I get cramps SOOOO bad that I can't move sometimes and Ibuprofen seems to help a lot. Hope she feels better:( Especially for Valentine's Day. One more thing, I noticed that when I was on Birth Control that my cramps were ten times worse, if she's on the pill maybe that's doing something that's upsetting her.
2007-02-14 12:19:01 · answer #9 · answered by capsgal18 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can I just say that you are the sweetest boyfriend I have ever heard of!!!!! thats so sweet of you to do that for her and care so much. most guys would just stay away. she may have a medical condition for that I cant remember the name but she should ask her doc about it. also midol wont do anything all it is is tylenol and caffine just take 3 aleve that should help some and a heating pad :( just keep comforting her I'm sure that makes her feel alot better too..but she should definatly get it checked out and maybe change her birth control
2007-02-14 16:03:22 · answer #10 · answered by gigi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋