I have never used it before and I get cramps like no onter and I was just wondering if it really work. Is it like advil or tylenol? Does it work better then the two? Just wondering
2007-02-19 16:27:54 · 12 answers · asked by ChooChooTrainsAreFun 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Motrin (ibuprofen) which interferes with the inflammatory process of the prostagladins which produce your cramps is more affective. Be sure to drink lots of water.
Sometimes, simple measures are all that's needed to feel better. Cutting down on salt might help reduce fluid buildup. Crawling into bed for some extra rest or sleep is one way to deal with fatigue, and taking along a heating pad or hot water bottle eases cramps for some. Exercising also helps reduce pain and may lift a blue mood as well.
Exercising during menstruation lessens pain because it causes release of brain chemicals called endorphins, which are natural painkillers. Exercise may also decrease pain by affecting prostaglandin metabolism.
2007-02-19 17:01:58 · answer #1 · answered by Fraulein 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use the highest midol, you can get,,it's called super motrin,,,not midol,,,,super motrin, and I'll tell ya don't even feel like I have my period, cuz me too have the cramps and the back aches aswell,,so give this a try,,trust me you won't be sorry It's called super motrin,,workd really well for me and Iam 42 I've tried them all,and can actually say that I do not feel like I have it,,,good luck give this stuff a try
2007-02-19 16:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by lisadivirgilio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
midol is pretty much the same as advil and the 2 definately work better than tylenol
2007-02-19 16:31:30 · answer #3 · answered by HOT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pampern works better for me but advil or tylenol will work too. Lay down in fetal position--that helps stop the cramps.
2007-02-19 16:31:55 · answer #4 · answered by Ronnie now 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
midol is just like advil but instead, it goes straight to your cramps instead of anyother place that might be in pain like advil does. tylenol is not as effective as either, but when worst comes to worst, its better than nothing.
2007-02-19 16:37:17 · answer #5 · answered by dazzlefazzle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. Naproxen Sodium, Aleve is the only effective treatment for cramps- my doctor told me this and it has worked for me I have cramps so bad that I vomit sometimes. Midol has never even worked a little bit. I don't even know why they sell it for cramps.
2007-02-19 16:34:40 · answer #6 · answered by EmmaRoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the labels, it probably has the same percentage of the same pain medication as any other pain medication. I use motrin. It hurts like hell the first day, so i take motrin. I take two pills and the pain is gone in about 20 minutes.
I think it's just another way to get your money.
2007-02-19 16:36:13 · answer #7 · answered by blackdragoninferno 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tried it on two occasions, the first time I tried it worked great. Second time however I found that it did nothing but make my stomach sick. I don't know if it's b/c I didn't have enough food with it or what but decided I would never take it again.
2007-02-19 22:03:32 · answer #8 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it works if the cramping is not severe. Talk to your doctor about it. He may prescribe something that would work better. I found that those thermal heat pads(the kind that you stick on to your underwear) are pretty good in helping cramps.
2007-02-19 16:35:12 · answer #9 · answered by abbacat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
midol does work...but i prefer ibuprofen over anything.
2007-02-19 16:38:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋