Well, I started my cycle, and usuall the first day is the absolutely the worsest day. Well, anyway.. the pain was so severe, and I took like 4 midols in one day. The strange thing is that the midol gave me the craziest feeling. I felt as if I was floating, and my mind was very clear. I don't know whether I took to many, but the bottle says that the maximum about that can be taken in a day is 8. I am still wondering what caused this. Btw, I am not a drinker so I know that it was not alcohol related. Any ideas?
2007-03-28 09:50:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Have you ever been diagnosed with anemia. That could give you that feeling. Also low blood could do that as well.
2007-03-28 09:54:47 · answer #1 · answered by Laura H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People can be allergic or sensative to anything, everyone is different. As well just because it is an over the counter medication doesn't mean it's harmless. Example to much tylenol can cause liver problems, to much ibuprofen can cause ulcers and other stomach problems. There is directions on labels for the general population that is what is safe for them, but not everyone.
As well when they say the maximum a day they do mean spaced over the period of 12-24 hours.
My mom is allergic to ibuprophen and it will make her lightheaded and dizzy. Once she even fell down and blacked out. She cannot take it anymore.
But there is the opposite side to taking these products often, with medications like that your body can have the opposite effect and build up a tollerance for them. When I used advil frequently I would have to take 3-4 to kill the pain. Then I tried to cut back and avoid it and now all I need is 1.
You may just be sensative to the ingredients in midol.
Either way I would cut back the use of OTC's and try to find a different way to help your pain during your period.
A good start would be to get a hot water bottle or hot pack you can just pop into the microwave. Cramps are called cramps because your muscles are cramping tight, the heat relaxes the muscles and helps a LOT. Just place it near the area with cramps.
Also raspberry tea helps, let it steep a little longer then usual and avoid adding any sugar. (if you must add sweetener just add a little sugar) This is what I turned to when I started cutting back on the OTC's for my period.
And lastly try and excersize your stomach muscles during the rest of the month, when you are off your period. SOmething small like crunchies or stretches for 15 minutes daily really can help.
2007-03-28 10:04:04 · answer #2 · answered by slawsayssss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Midol is an over-the-counter medication indicated for menstrual cramping and other effects related to premenstrual syndrome and menstruation. It is not considered effective for cramping during periods, or dysmenorrhea. Midol is distributed by Bayer.
Midol was originally sold in 1911 for headache and toothache remedy that was considered safe since it did not use the narcotics in use at the time. Then it was promoted as a cure for hiccups claiming it controlled spasms, and finally as a remedy for menstrual cramps and bloating.
The primary formulation consists of:
Acetaminophen 500 mg (Pain Reliever)
Caffeine 60 mg (Stimulant)
Pyrilamine Maleate 15 mg (Diuretic)
Pamabrom 25 mg (diuretic, mild muscle relaxant)
Cramps & Body Aches consists of:
ibuprofen 200 mg (Pain Reliever)
Maximum Strength also includes:
Naproxen Sodium 220 mg .
In the 1920s Midol was marketed as a pain relief medication with no specific reference to women. Ads can be found in The New York National Guardsman—a publication entirely aimed at a male audience.
While side effects listed are either drowsiness or excitability, a general 'high' feeling, tingling in the arms and legs (usually only after much laughing or talking), and odd dreams (like those sometimes experienced during a flu) may also occur, though harmlessly.
2007-03-28 09:56:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Midol has caffeine in it. Sounds like you had a reaction to the caffeine.
2007-03-28 09:53:57 · answer #4 · answered by JS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had this happened to me before and learned my lesson. be sure to drink lots of fluids and eat healthy when you're taking pain relief for your periods.
2007-03-28 10:10:19 · answer #5 · answered by Neil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've gotten that feeling on mine without taking any pills. I mean not pain(I don't get cramps) but the high feeling..
=/
2007-03-28 09:54:16 · answer #6 · answered by Princess Piper 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it just could have been your imagination
2007-03-28 09:53:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋