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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.

Answer 1

Try and find the strongest painkiller you can, maybe even suggest she goes to a doctor. There are several precription drugs they can give her which help lots of women. Some drugs are specifically for cramps such as Feminax. Hot water bottles are great, so make sure she has plenty. Wheat bags are evn better-they are like little beabags which you heat. Make sure she gets plenty to drink, perhaps water and fruit juices are best. Massaging her back can help. Most of all, just be there for her. If she gets upset try not to worry too much-it must be hard when you don't understand how it feels or when you don't know how to help, but she will understand that you can't really do a lot to help and just having you there for a nice hug will be enough for her. I think it's great that you're so understanding, a lot of guys freak out about periods.

Answer 2

Well, this may help knowing WHY she gets cramps...when women ovulate (the egg is released from the ovary), the uterus develops a lining. Every month, because it is preparing for a nesting place for that egg to turn into a child. When the egg has passed through the uterus, the lining is no longer needed, therefore, it disposes of itself. Cramps are from the lining "ripping" off the uterus. I know it's nasty, but it helps to know why the cramps are happening.

If her cramps are that bad, then she needs to go to a doctor. She may have endometriosis. Which is a developement of scar tissue on the uterus. Or the doctor may be able to prescribe her a birth control that will regulate her, and maintain those cramps.

Regarding Midol, I personally am not able to take that, because it makes me feel very hollow inside. I usually take a couple ibuprofen. (but be careful with ibuprofen, because it can be damaging to the kidneys if taken too much).

Hope she feels better soon, and aren't you a nice guy to throw her on your lap and hold her while going through some pain! Every girls heart just melted!

Answer 3

Been there more than a few times. What I do is take an Advil the day before the period and then before the cramps become unbearable. Doing some walking does help (even though instincts tell you to lay down) and drinking more milk helps too. Applying hot water bottles helps and laying in fetal position works too. If it continues she should see a doctor about it, I'm sure they have something out there to help her out.
Glad to see your concerned, your a keeper.

Answer 4

Well, cramps can be really bad for some girls, because of iron/vitamin deficiency. Make sure she stays away from chocolate and caffeine, which are two things that all girls crave during their period but also makes the cramps hurt more..
You could tell her to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, exercise always seems to tone down the cramps I've heard and experienced. P.S. I've never heard of the upright position helping any, but maybe it does.. hmm. But yeah, just listen to those and that's all I really know. I don't get very bad cramps.
But my friend does.. and I know it's because she doesn't eat very healthily. Bye.. hope this helps some.

Answer 5

Try getting your girlfriend another pain killer for he cramps. Midol is not strong enough for severe cramps. Just go to the drugstore, and ask someone that works in the pharmacy what's the best pain killer for cramps. Tell them your girlfriend is already taking midol and it's doing nothing for her. They will recommend something that will work. She has to find what works for her. Obviously midol is not doing the trick. When a woman has severe cramps, she should be taking something a lot stronger. Your a sweetie for being so caring to her when she needs it most.

Answer 6

I had a friend in high school whose dad was a chiropractor, and she swore that the only way to totally--albeit temporarily--relieve cramps is to squeeze this acupressure point on the ankle. It really does work. Find the tendon that runs down the back of her ankle and put your thumb and forefinger on either side of that tendon even with those knobby bones on her ankle. Squeeze gently. You may have to look around a little to find the point, but it's there.

Another remedy I swear by: have her lay on her back and pull her knees to her chest. She should wrap her arms loosely around her legs and then trace a circle in the air with her knees. This massages the back and helps relax pelvic muscles.

Answer 7

she needs something stronger than midol for severe cramps, she needs to see a ob/gyny and get some vicodin or percocet to knock out the pain for the first couple of days, it's what I used to do. After I had kids, I stopped having severe cramps.

Answer 8

She should be seen by a Dr and be screened for endometriosis, This sounds like classic symptoms. It could be something big and she should be seen. BC pills might help

Until then just keep doing what you're doing. don't smack her ***, it took my husband 5 yrs to learn that after I started smacking back. The woman's body is very sensative right now.

Answer 9

She may have primary dysmenorrhea (painful cramps and other symptoms like vomiting, fainting, etc.). I had that, but I'm better now. I used birth control for 2.5 years so the hormones could help with it, and it did, but I'm off it now. If her cramps get worse, I would go to the doctor.

Answer 10

AWWW SWEETY THAT IS SO CUTE BABY. LET ME TELL YOU WHAT, BECAUSE I'M AN EXPERT IN THIS. KISS HER ONCE OK AND THEN RUB HER BELLY WITH YOUR NOSE. BUT BEFORE ALL THAT WHAT YOU NEED TO GIVE HER IS AN "EXCEDRIN" THEY WORK MAGIC. EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE FOR MAINLY HEADACHES, THEY ARE THE BEST THING EVER!!!! I PROMISE YOU. AFTER YOU GIVE HER TWO EXCEDRINS, TELL HER HOW MUCH YOU CARE ABOUT HER AND THAT SHE'S WONDERFUL. YOU TALKIN WILL RELAX HER WHILE THE MEDICINE IS WORKING ITS PROCEDURE!! AFTER SHE'S OFF HER PERIOD, SHE'LL THANK YOU.