2007-02-15 09:32:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Use a heating pad on your abdomen. There's actually new heating patches out that are designed specifically for mentrual cramps. They are similar to the ones that you put on your back for back pain, but you put them on your abdomen and they heat up. I saw them at the pharmacy but you can pick them up min any grocery store in the isle with the pain reliever.
2007-02-15 09:57:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heat, like a hot pad or a hot water bottle. Personally I use naproxen (generic version of Aleve) for all my painkilling needs, since I've never found the "female" painkillers to be worth anything.
If they're really incapacitating, your doctor might be able to give you something a little stronger, or treat some underlying issue you may be having (such as endometriosis). I find that liquor and cramps do not mix well, so I'd avoid self-medicating like that.
2007-02-15 17:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by MissA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plenty of water, and a hot water bottle on your tummy. If you are getting really bad ones, talk to your health provider. Also, really gentle massage of the lower abdomen in a counter clockwise direction (if you are looking in a mirror it will be counter) can sometimes help also.
2007-02-15 17:50:38 · answer #3 · answered by moon_maiden42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A warm bath, loose fitting clothes and 800mg Motrin.
2007-02-15 19:16:21 · answer #4 · answered by beeda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Naprogesic. Not a painkiller, treats the actual cause.
2007-02-15 17:50:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋