What's the best thing for intense cramps; I can't lay down all the times and sometimes I vomit when I try to lie down; so I want to know what methods you have tried; and what's worked for you.
2007-03-19 05:32:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
My daughter and I are both plague by this damn curse. It's the pain that's making you vomit. I'll bet the pain is enough that you want to crawl from your body if you could.
Start charting when you get your period. A day or two before you start, try taking on regular ibuprofen every four hours. Make sure you double up before you go to bed, because if it hits while you're asleep, you won't be able to keep the pill down.
You may want to see your doc and see if he can prescribe Ponstel. I find them VERY effective, but again, you have to stay on top of your schedule and take them before you start your period. Ponstel is a non steroid anti-inflammatory that is classed with the ibuprofen-types of medications.
Good luck!
2007-03-19 06:23:50 · answer #1 · answered by kissmystarfishpucker 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok, this is going to sound RIDICULOUS, but I find that if I work out (even slowly) when I am getting cramps, they significantly get better or go away.
I workout regularly but on my first and second days, I get cramps and when I workout, they are reduced immediately or completely go away.
I also avoid caffeine. No matter what you do, don't drink coffee on the first or second day. It heightens the pain, and also may interfere with any medicine you take.
Third, take Midol or any menstrual cramp medicine, every three to four hours. Take 2 tablets each time, only for the first or second day if pain persists.
Lastly, just try to distract your mind by reading something highly interesting, watching your favorite show or something else. The less you think about it, the better.
Hope this helps!
2007-03-19 06:16:19 · answer #2 · answered by prp5582 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am surprised that you vomit during your cramping times. Have you been checked for fibroid tumors in your ovaries? Are you constipated during your cramping times? (That always made mine worse). The only thing that helped me was to drink lots of warm water, lie down with my feet UP, and to stay warm. Drinking lots of warm water seems to make the clots less, and so, the cramping seemed less.
If your cramping is really severe, and stays that way, as mine did, it would not hurt to be checked to see if you DO have fibroid tumors in your ovaries. You wouldn't have to worry about an operation, most likely. If you do have fibroid tumors and they are not causing any OTHER trouble, the doctor would just tell you that you have them, and might put you on some pain medication during this time.
2007-03-19 06:00:42 · answer #3 · answered by laurel g 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use Midol and a hot water bottle. Take some midol, fill the hot water bottle up with very hot water, and wrap it in a towel. Lay on the couch and try not to move alot. It is the only thing that works for me.
2007-03-19 05:37:09 · answer #4 · answered by Laura 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Midol
Green Tea
Motrin 600 or 800mg
Drinks lots of water before your period
Rest
Hot water bottle or heating pad on the stomach
Warm bath
2007-03-19 06:08:43 · answer #5 · answered by lisa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My doc gave me something that helps a lot, meclomen (name brand) or meclofenamate (generic name). I'm not sure of the spelling though. I think it's only available in generic and is kinda expensive, but it works by making the flow lighter so you have a LOT less pain.
I've also found that heat really helps.
2007-03-19 05:46:02 · answer #6 · answered by Roland'sMommy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
heating pad next to the pain, and take some midol. I use to have the worst pain just like this! then I went on a birth control pill so it wouldnt hurt as bad and it hasnt since.
2007-03-19 06:58:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Aleve works the best! Start taking it before they get real bad and you'll be surprised. Also, if you can't use a water bottle maybe those heat patches would work! I feel for you!
2007-03-19 05:41:03 · answer #8 · answered by Lisa T (Stop BSL) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I take a 24 hour miodel relief pill and use a hot pad. But before I do all that i take a nice hot bath and that helps
2007-03-19 06:42:37 · answer #9 · answered by guyshateme 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please make sure you do not have endometriosis or some sort of overian cysts by scheduling an exam with your OB/Gyn. I take Aleve and use a heating pad on my tummy, but my friends swear by those heating stickers you buy at the pharmacy.
2007-03-19 06:33:56 · answer #10 · answered by Sally H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋