How come some people get really bad cramps? Like they throw up and stuff? Is there a reason for that? Also, If my side hurts alot when im on my period, what can i do to make it less hurt besides taking pills etc.?
P.S. to all the other questions i posted before, yes i am in athletics
2007-03-26 17:11:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Cramps are caused by all the things you do during that month. Depression, picking up heavy objects, getting mad all the time and not eating enough hot meals. I like Tylenol extra strenght to get rid of mine. My-idol doesn't help that much.
2007-03-26 17:28:54 · answer #1 · answered by gettysdeemer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffered the same way from about 17 to 27. The first 2-3 days, had to wear 2 tampax and a pad (about the size of Wyoming). Then change every 3 hours.
The cramps were so bad, I walked hunkered over. Missed work every month. And forget about the sex thing for at least a week.
A new ob/gyn diagnosed endimetriosis and explained it to me. Mine was so severe, he said I would never have children. He put me on special BC pills that had different balances than what is ordinary. They helped immensely. Also, I did a lot of what the other posters recommended. Once I knew what it was, it was manageable.
PS - I have a 24-year old son!
2007-03-27 00:34:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be leave it or not going for a walk helps allot but use can use a hot water bottle,,,,,hot bath,,,,,Advil is great to use because it takes any swelling down in our womanly areas but it also helps with water retention which causes cramps ..so big deal you cant get high off them or anything so why not take them...also drink lots of water..some people think if you drink lots of water than you Will retain it..so untrue the more you drink the more you will get rid of it
2007-03-27 00:16:50 · answer #3 · answered by roncj88 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something that helps me is a heating pad because I am one of those whom get really sick when on my period. Although I usually take midol or extra strength tylenol along with the heating pad this seems to be the only thing that works for me.
2007-03-27 00:15:46 · answer #4 · answered by ginger528_2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all has to do with family history. i used to throw up all the time from cramps until i started taking yasmin and now i barely have them. heres a secret: when you have cramps...lay down and get one of your friends to push on the two bones on your lower back right above your butt with her palms...and HARD. it will hurt like hell when she's doing it but your cramps will go away for a really long time. its amazing. the guy who gives me massages does this for me when im on my period and it works like a charm :] also stay away from caffeine. it makes cramps worse. and working out helps cramps a lot.
2007-03-27 00:20:22 · answer #5 · answered by acrosstheuniverse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in high school i used to throw up and have horrible sweating and pain......no ladies in my family experienced such painful periods like I did...i would have HEAVY flow all 7 frekin days.....it continued until i had children........VERY painful labor i guess changes something ....because after that my periods were still terrible....but at least i wasn't ready to go to the ER.....for me, the only thing that helped besides ALOT OF IBUPROFIN.....was any kine of direct heat.........heating pads......i used to soak in a hot tub 3-4 times a day......good luck and i feel for you girl!
2007-03-27 00:17:18 · answer #6 · answered by notakemyslippaz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ummm.........this may sound wierd or it may not work for u...but really dark low sugar chocolate works REALLY well, if u don't have any, go and buy some. i always have a ready store :) if that doesn't work, try herbal tea or just lying down for a while if u have the time, but chocolate usually does the trick...but REAL chocolate, not hersheys or milk chocolate
2007-03-27 00:39:14 · answer #7 · answered by mari the AWESOME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heating pad helps, deep breathing and hot teas are all natural aids that are helpful. Relaxing your muscles helps calm the spasms. Calcium magnesium powder drink, tastes like lemons, good and natural and really helpful. Here is the link - www.calmnatural.com. I think you will find it quite helpful.
2007-03-27 00:20:03 · answer #8 · answered by galfromcal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to talk to your Gynecologist about endimetriosis. A lot of women have it and it goes undetected.
2007-03-27 00:14:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yoga
Not AFTER it's already a problem, but on a regular basis, every week.
2007-03-27 00:14:24 · answer #10 · answered by LD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋