Ok when ever i get my period i get really bad cramps. does anyone have some really good ways 2 help them feel not so bad. i use midol but thot doesnt seem 2 work sometimes....plz help
2007-06-29 03:44:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
To your Midol, add a heating pad and chocolate Lindor truffles.
2007-06-29 15:37:36 · answer #1 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Midol contains acetaminophen (Tylenol); caffeine; pyrilamine maleate (a diuretic, which helps bloating); and pamabrom, a mild muscle relaxant.
The "cramps" Midol also contains ibuprofen (Motrin).
"Maximum Strength" Midol also contains naproxen sodium (Aleve).
Naproxen sodium (Aleve) lowers prostaglandin in your body. Prostaglandin is the primary cause of cramps.
Short answer: Try Aleve (brand name or generic). Aleve was once prescription only; doctors and nurses used to call it "the magic blue pill".
2007-06-29 04:17:12 · answer #2 · answered by july 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use ibuprofen or naproxen in a prescriptioni strength dosage. If you are not sure what that would be then ask someone. If that doesn't help try a heating pad or warm bath. If these tips don't work then see your doc as you may have something called endometriosis. The doc can also prescribe things to help if you don't have endo.
2007-06-29 03:49:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to lay in a tub of hot water. Sometimes it works. but the doctor told me to exercise. The cramp is a clot and once it passes the pain will stop. Exercise will help work it out, that what the doctor told me.
Also, birth control pills help with cramps.
2007-06-29 03:52:06 · answer #4 · answered by mntnck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some strong peppermint tea and a hot water bottle. Best is peppermint root bought in a health food store. Best also to stretch rather than roll up in a ball although rolling up comes more naturaly when in pain. Been there...depending on your age, your Dr. could even give you a very low dose birth control although I am dead set against them, they helped me for a few months when I was younger (17).
2007-06-29 03:58:24 · answer #5 · answered by swiss girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cranberry juice, bananas, constant showers, try baths a lot...nice warm ones.
Don't take Midol too constantly though...I know it makes a lotta people go nuts sometimes.
And also exercise regularly.
Best of Luck,
Sophie
2007-06-29 03:49:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise.
2007-06-29 03:48:39 · answer #7 · answered by chellywu2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Advil and a heating pad....works really well.
2007-06-29 03:55:31 · answer #8 · answered by Jellybean had her little bean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use paracetemol and a period heat pack that you heat up ! it really works good luck
2007-06-29 03:48:34 · answer #9 · answered by fuzzybunny002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take vitamins that contain alot of iron
2007-06-29 04:02:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋