ive had my period for about half a year now, and the cramps are pretty bad. When i get my period differs from month to month because i havent had it long enough to have a set schedule. So, i dont know when to take medicine to relieve the pain. Sometimes, i get my period at school, and it hurts ALOT, and im not allowed to go to the nurse during class to get medicine. Any help here?
2007-06-28 18:58:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I have horrible cramps as well. Nothing really helps a great deal so my doctor suggested birth control pills. Since I haven't had my period too long, she suggested to wait a few months so I will be starting them in August. For now, I find taking Motrin/Ibuprofin at the first signs of PMS or when I first start help a little. I continue to take the recommended dose about every 8-12 hours. I've tried Aleve and Tylenol, etc, but they just don't do a thing. Taking Calcium supplements seem to help as well. I also find eating bananas help (weird, eh?). Take warm baths frequently, and use a heating pad on your stomach. Try to avoid salty food while on your period. If you can't see the nurse for pain medication during class, try going between classes or have your mom write a note to the teachers as well as the nurse explaining you might need to go during class. If you do decide to go between classes and you are afraid you might be late to your next hour, ask the nurse if she could possibly write you a pass. They are usually happy to. I know what you're going through and good luck!
2007-06-28 19:07:47 · answer #1 · answered by ------ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take at least 1000mg of Evening Primrose Oil every day. You can find it in the vitamin isle at the store. Also carry ibuprofen or Tylenol with you all the time so you are prepared for those days when your pain starts.
2007-06-29 02:23:20 · answer #2 · answered by Andee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you in high skwl or primary skwl. If you're in high skwl you should ask you health teacher but this is what i learnt in health:
A warm bath or hot water will help relieve cramps
Mild pain relievers such as aspirin or paracetamol
If it's too uncomfortable, you should see your doctor in your own time because you shouldn't have to put up with unessecary pain
Hope this helps
2007-06-29 02:05:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I do for school, is carry around a bag of iBuprofen (works best for cramps!) in your purse. If you carry a bottle you can hear the pills inside. But with a bag you cant hear them. So carry them around in your purse and take them at school. Just dont put it in your locker b/c dogs go into schools for drug searches. Atleast at my school they do.
2007-06-29 02:16:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just carry some tylonol in your purse and when you first see symtoms of you period being there, take some tylonol...it wont hurt you if you wernt going to have bad cramps but pertects you if you do....
2007-06-29 02:01:52 · answer #5 · answered by justajewelll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only way to always be prepared is to bring some pamprin or midol with you and keep it in your purse
2007-06-29 02:09:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋