Why do I still have cramps after I took Tylenol and then asprin because Tylenol didn't work?

Question

I'm not feeling like "OMG I'm going to die-ish" but a little cramps here and there when I walk or have to stand . I first took 2extra strength Tylenol. After the Tylenol I waited about an hour and still felt a bit bad and then took another. Took a nap and then still felt bad so waited 30 min and took 5 80mg asprin. I do feel a bit better, but when I've taken it before I've had less cramps. I've also put a heating pad on and have drank 4 cups of hot green tea and some hot oatmeal.

More stress this month? Not enough food? I did go to bed hungry and ate breakfast late and I only ate 1/2 b/c of fear of pukeing.

Answer 1

Usually ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve) are recommended for cramps. They are anti-inflammatory drugs, unlike Tylenol. You may need to take more than the recommended dose on the package to deal with cramps, but this is something you will have to talk to your doctor about. I usually have to take 3 200mg ibuprofens. You definitely don't want to take too much Tylenol (can cause liver damage) or aspirin (blood thinning issues). But in general, for strong cramps it is better to take a lot of medicine all at once a few times a day, instead of small doses all day long.

Answer 2

I always used to take extra strenth tylenol for cramps but then my Doctor informed me that it really doesn't do anything for them and prescribed 600mg Motrin because it's an anti-imflamatory - it does help - You may want to switch to Motrin (over the counter) to see if it helps you, or get a script for the higher dose from your DR.

Answer 3

A non-steroid anti-inflammatory is better than aspirin or tyelenol for period pain. That is: ibuprofen found in Advil.
Ask your dr what he recommends. Don't exceed the recommend dose.

Answer 4

tylenol and asprin don't help cramps. you need an ibprofuen like advil. take 800mg and you should be good to go.