Any ideas on how to reduce the pain. Some pain relievers are not strong enough.
So I need HELP ASAP pLEASE.
2007-04-16 16:45:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Avoid caffeine. Drink a lot of liquids, 'cause you get cramps when you are dehydrated. The best thing to drink will be hot water or hot chamomile tea, 'since it relaxes your muscles. I used to have crazy painful menses, no pain medication was effective, but since i started drinking a lot of hot water, i don't have pain any more. Good luck!
2007-04-16 16:58:31 · answer #1 · answered by Rus P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably seems like the very last thing you want to do, but exercise helps. You release endorphins which are natural pain relievers. Also, if you keep up the routine, the cramping should lessen over time.
You can also try a hot water bottle and a long hot bath. I also think a glass of wine is good.
2007-04-16 16:50:32 · answer #2 · answered by smp1969 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking Aleve for your cramps. They seem to help my daughter. If it's bad every month, you should see a GYN to rule out any underlying medical cause. BC pills can be a HUGE relief, in that they regulate, shorten, and reduce the amount of blood and pain in most womens' periods.
If this pain is coming at the end of your period, get to a dr. ASAP, as it is a sign of certain types of infection, such as pelvic inflammatory disease.
2007-04-16 17:19:27 · answer #3 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest 1stly that if they are that bad and they are severe every month..see a doctor. He/She may suggest 2 things - bc pills to lessen the bleeding and the severity or a D&C (Dilation and Curettage)...see link below. But that's a last resort.
In the meantime, a hot shower and some sleep should help. You could get one of those heating pads that you place over your tummy.
2007-04-16 16:53:39 · answer #4 · answered by Riverblossom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice is to see your OB-GYN in order to rule out health problems such as endometriosis. Ibuprofen usually helps. I take 2 200-mg pills every 4 hours and try to keep moderately warm.
2007-04-16 16:56:09 · answer #5 · answered by BlackSea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-04-16 16:50:00 · answer #6 · answered by pool_boy_77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ibuprofen slows down bleeding if you take 800 mg, every 8 hours, since you're on it continuously during your cycle it helps with the pain for me at least. If this doesn't help talk to your doctor they may put you on a certain birth control pill to help.
2007-04-16 16:54:39 · answer #7 · answered by lilarmyshorty 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maximum strength midol or pamprin and lie on stomach with a heating pad.
2007-04-16 16:50:46 · answer #8 · answered by snowlady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yuk.
well, heating pads are good. hot tea helps. regular exercise, good meals, and happiness helped a lot with mine. also, orgasms really do help. a little known secret that Midol doesnt want us to know!
have a happy period,
:-)
2007-04-16 16:53:58 · answer #9 · answered by mary tyler moo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking a nice hot bath - it works for me.
2007-04-20 04:52:55 · answer #10 · answered by Susie L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋