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Signs and Symptoms of Menstrual Cramps
Mild menstrual cramps are often barely noticeable, and usually only last for a few hours. In such instances, the main symptom is usually just a sense of bloating or heaviness in the stomach area. Severe menstrual cramps, however, usually result in significant throbbing pain in the lower abdominal area (and occasionally the lower back) which can interfere with a woman's everday activities. In these cases, cramping can usually last for one or two days.
Other symptoms that sometimes accompany menstrual cramps include nausea and vomiting, sweating, dizziness, and loose stools.
Causes of Menstrual Cramps
During menstruation the body releases a hormone called prostaglandins, which causes the uterus to contract in order to help the uterus shed its lining. Researchers believe that this hormone is one of the main causes of menstrual cramps.For reasons that are still unknown, younger women tend to experience more severe cramps than older women. Additionally, severe cramping tends to decrease in intensity with age, and often disappear after pregnancy.
Other factors that are known to lead to menstrual cramps include stress, depression, anxiety, and smoking. Therefore, reducing or eliminating these risk factors may help to reduce the severity of cramping during menstruation.
Home Remedies and Natural Cures for Menstrual Cramps Treatment
Menstrual Cramps Home Remedy Using Heating Pads
Many women have found that a heating pad placed on your lower back or abdomen helps to ease the pain and discomfort of menstrual cramps.
If you don't have a heating pad, one can be easily made by filling a sock with flaxseeds or uncooked rice and heating it in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.
Menstrual Cramps Home Remedy Using Chamomile
Chamomile is widely used to treat gynecologic complaints such as menstrual cramps and discomfort related to premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Add 2 teaspoons of dried Chamomile flowers to a cup of boiling water and let it steep for at least 5 minutes.
If you are using a package of Chamomile tea bags, then follow the directions as stated on the box.
Honey or sugar can be added for taste.
A good preventive measure is to start drinking Chamomile tea a couple of days before you are expecting your period, and then
drink at least 2 cups everyday during your period. It also feels great if you use your hot mug as a hot compress for your lower abdomen
while you are drinking it.
Vitamins and Minerals for Treating Menstrual Cramps
Foods and supplements that are rich in B-vitamins, calcium, magnesium, and zinc have been found to reduce the pain,
bloating and other symptoms of menstrual cramps.
In particular, calcium is known to help maintain muscle tone as well as prevent cramps and pain. For most women, a daily intake of 800 mg of calcium is recommended, which can be found in 3 cups of milk. Increasing magnesium is also recommended, since it helps the body absorb calcium. Good sources of magnesium include beans, whole wheat, tofu, salmon, shrimp, nuts, and vegetables.
In particular, calcium is known to help maintain muscle tone as well as prevent cramps and pain. For most women, a daily intake of 800 mg of calcium is recommended, which can be found in 3 cups of milk. Increasing magnesium is also recommended, since it helps the body absorb calcium. Good sources of magnesium include beans, whole wheat, tofu, salmon, shrimp, nuts, and vegetables.
Regular Exercise as a Natural Cure for Menstrual Cramps
Exercise is considered to be a natural way to reduce muscle tension and elevate one's mood.
Therefore, maintaining a regular exercise program, including something as simple as
walking for 20 minutes each day, can help reduce the severity of menstrual cramps.
Ginger Root Tea to Relieve Menstrual Cramps
Ginger root has been found to help relieve the pain associated with menstrual cramps.
Therefore, a simple soothing herbal tea can made from Ginger as follows:
- Slice a handful of ginger root
- Let the pieces simmer in boiling water for 15 minutes
- Using a strainer, pour the tea into a drinking cup or mug
- Add some honey as a natural sweetener if desired
More Menstrual Cramps Home Remedies and Treatments
Reader Comments
Posted by Shelley on Nov 19 2009 00:27:51
I have suffered terrible cramps for years. I finally have them under control after trying every pill on the market. WHAT WORKS FOR ME: Regular aerobic exercise. A week BEFORE your period, take one Aleve a day (or 2 ibuprofen, or whatever) I found a natural remedy at the health food store an herbal rememdy called Cramp Bark Extra, take this while on your period, it really helps. STAY AWAY FROM alcohol and caffeine around your period, these both make cramps worse. Good luck.
Posted by Kristen on Nov 18 2009 23:22:48
This sounds nuts.... But for years I suffered with horrible cramps. A year ago I became a vegan and to my surprise my cramps went away along with the horrible foods I was putting in my body. My doctor used to have me on a pill called ponstel, which does help also...
Posted by Tananda on Nov 16 2009 21:41:48
Girls I know an INSTANT remedy for cramps, however I bet less than a 4th of you try it because OH NO its illegal. Marijuana,weed, reefer, green, grass, pot, call it what you will but I will tell you right now that the government is lying saying it has no health benefit. All the other stoney girls reading this are only reading it because they can't find a sack. Thats right people. I'm not kidding, I'm not lying and I'm not trying to trick anyone. It's the fastest way to get rid of ANY pain at all. Cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, insomnia,and more. why do you think its prescribed to help ease the pain cancer sufferers have? Now I know that some of you are moms and I'm not saying you should roll your 11 year old daughter up a joint or load up the bong. Maybe you have a son, sister, some random crazy friend who smokes, You can make tea out of marijuana that I GUARANTEE will stop any pain in its tracks for up to 8 hours. Drinking "green" tea does not caused one to have what we like to call "head highs" in fact is purely a body/ muscle "high" if you will that will give you a feather light sensation and can also help with your mood swings. So next time your doubled up on the kitchen floor about to cut out your own uterus just remember, Reefer relieves!
Posted by Amy on Nov 16 2009 16:00:05
Hi Al, I looked up bellergal spacetabs on the web. It appears to be a medication for menopausal symptoms.
Posted by al on Nov 13 2009 03:33:48
To all you ladies out there I feel bad for yous I am on here looking for the girlfriend and her daughter who have bad cramps I was givin some meds from my dr for tummy pains These pills are for women with bad cramps When i looked them up on the computer almost 100% of the women say it changed there lives These pills are called bellergal spacetabs I guess if meds are the way to go look it up then ask your dr They help me with my tummy cramps and sharp pains It might be the miracle Yous need If natural dont work then give them a try god bless yous all good luck
Posted by tina on Nov 12 2009 02:06:36
hi ladies i have just been reading all your comments and i feel your pain trust me i do i get severe menstrual cramps but i also get the other symptoms too including the hot n cold sweats the diarrhoea the dizziness passing out migraines nausea and vomiting the goosebumps and constant urinating its horrible and men should be able to feel our pain everyonce in a while and although this has kept me home from work many times whilst im at home i find the best way to get rid of the cramps or atleast ease them is find the comfiest place in your house get a nice big polar fleece blanket wrap yourself up in it with a pillow and put socks on, and a hot water bottle make your self really wartm and comfortable a mug of hot chocolate or cuppa tea 2 nurofen every three hours a favourite dvd and just relax if you get tired then to hell with it goto sleep where you are more often than not i wake up feeling so much better and im ready to face the world again until the next month haha try it i think it may help and good luck :)
Posted by Chelsea on Nov 11 2009 23:02:15
Hell0, I have had cramps since I was 16, I am 25 now a friend of mine suggested eliminating all cold food for 5 days before my period and during the first 4 days, this means no cold water too. If I do this I have almost completely eliminated my cramps, I then take midol for the bloating and other pms symptoms
Posted by jessica on Nov 04 2009 13:01:38
i took like 4 extra strengh midols yesterday and it didnt work my cramps were so bad i cryed my self to sleep and i woke up today and it still hurt but i had to get up and get ready for work so im online trying to find home remedies so yeah....
Posted by Myra on Oct 31 2009 00:12:25
I'm 18, and I play mellophone in something called drum corps. My cramps used to be so horrible that I'd have to stay home from school and other activities every month, but once I started corps (20-hour workday, tour all summer) the cramps went away like magic! Maybe it had something to do with the endorphins. I don't know. Of course, not everyone can do this, but for all you girls out there who are still eligible...it's just another reason to go to that audition camp.
Posted by Allison on Oct 29 2009 23:26:47
Thanks Amanda! I'll try this next time.
Posted by amanda on Oct 25 2009 00:52:49
IT ALWAYS HELPS TO DRINK HOT TEA, JASMINE OR GREEN, AND THEN TAKE A MULTIVITAMIN.
Posted by Allison on Oct 20 2009 01:45:44
I also want to mention that I am a runner. I've heard exercise helps ease menstrual cramps, however mine are so severe I can't run. It feels like someone pumped my abdomen up with too much air and is scraping my insides with a rake. My husband is understanding to a point, but he doesn't seem to "get" just how agonizing the pain can be. Lucky for him, he'll never know. Any advice you girls can offer me would be appreciated.
Posted by Allison on Oct 20 2009 01:34:33
I am 32 and have experienced horrific cramps for about 8 years. For two weeks out of every month, I suffer severe abdominal pain, emotional turmoil, oily skin, breakouts, and nausea. These symptoms increase in intensity for roughly 3 days before my period actually starts. I have chronic insomnia, and menstrual pain makes it literally impossible to sleep, usually the night before the first day of my period. I have tried about 5 different birth control pills, all of which only increased the pain. I had an ultrasound and my doctor said everything looked okay. Midol does not work; I just end up with dry mouth. I lie awake with my heating pad, suffering night sweats so severe that sometimes I have to change my clothes and sheets. The agony can be unbearable and at times I want to jump off of a cliff. Now I try milk, coffee, and ibuprofen...and prayer.
Posted by Emily on Oct 19 2009 13:06:56
Okay ladies, now I am being totally serious here. A friend once told me that having an orgasm can get rid of menstrual cramps. Believe me, this works. It takes your mind off the of the pain and when you're done, you feel nearly back to normal!
Posted by Anonymous on Oct 15 2009 18:56:21
Beth, you can give her Oregano tea. Make Oregano tea by boiling one teaspoon of dried oregano leaves in a cup of water. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes and add honey for taste. Chamomile tea helps too. I find that heating pad relieves pain to a great extent.
Posted by sss on Oct 15 2009 14:00:12
yoga help to reduce the pain
Posted by Lisa on Oct 05 2009 22:25:23
When I was in middle school I had bad cramps, one time so bad I was sweating, couldn't move, and went home from school. I was also very obese and unhealthy...I found that after I cut out most of the crap from my diet (no pizza, mac n cheese, soda, packaged snack crap, chips, fast food, processed food in general) they went away and my period itself is very light now. And I'm still 30-50 pounds overweight. I'm no expert but I really bet most people wouldn't have cramps if they ate healthily and got some exercise.
Posted by Beth on Oct 01 2009 11:02:48
My 11 yr old started her period last month. Yesterday she stayed home from school because her stomach was hurting so bad. Then the more I thought about it I realized it was about time for her to start again. Any suggestions, besides pain medication??
Posted by sarah on Sep 25 2009 01:26:54
I totally feel your pain ladies. I have my period now and its like my clock's ticking with this horrific pain. I have tried the heating pad method, doesn't quite work for me. I was surprised to read that dairy products such as cheese, milk and even chocolates alleviate the pain, i always try to avoid eating these things whenever i have my period. I will definitely try drinking chamomile tea from now though im not fond of teas. Thanks for the tips it made me feel better knowing that there are women who also feel this pain and overcomes it...
Posted by sunshine on Sep 10 2009 18:28:39
doctor ordered me off pain pills for 5 days yesterday. started today. arghhh! Im in pain with no heating pad, so I thought, \\"My laptop gets hot\\" It\\'s on my tummy now. I\\'m not pain free but it definately helps!
Posted by Amy on Aug 28 2009 23:32:01
Ooooh I feel like I'm about to die. =( Thankfully I had some chamomile tea in my cabinet. I hope it works!
Posted by Dimity on Aug 15 2009 22:03:26
-Eat strawberries with chocolate
-Drink cold milk with cookies
-Stretch and stretch and stretch
-Take panadols
-YELL something out loud and sing LALALALLALALA (it helps, trust me)
-Sit in only one position so the pain wont come as severely.
-heat pack or hot bath in your at home
These are the methods I use, but my cramps aren't THAT severe. So yeah, good luck!
Posted by RAFIEKA on Aug 11 2009 04:29:55
I HAVE BEEN HAVING CRAMPS SINCE THE FIRST DAY I GOT MY PERIODS,AND THE WORST IS ITS NOT ONLY THE FIRST DAY I GET CRAMPS I HAVE CRAMPS FROM THE BEGINNING OF MY PERIOD TO THE LAST DAY.IM OUT OF IDEAS OF WHAT TO USE,SOMETIMES A HOT WATER BOTTLE WORKS,BUT I CANT EXACTLY CARRY A WATER BOTTLE TO WORK.WHAT CAN I DO OR USE?
Posted by jeanene on Aug 05 2009 18:47:48
I use Thermacare Heat Wraps (you can use the lumbar or neck one) at work for my cramps. You can hide them under your clothes and they work great! They come in a box and once you open the single packet and expose the heat wrap to air it starts to warm up in about 10 mins or less. They last for about 8 hours. They are not too expensive and you can get them at Walgreens, Target or Walmart. If you buy the neck one you just slap it on your "cramped" area. The lumbar one has velcro but it is too cumbersome in my opinion...makes me sweat...and let's face it, I am already "leaking" let's not sweat too and make matters even worse. I hope that helps!
Posted by Julia on Aug 05 2009 11:54:17
Anybody have any PRACTICAL ideas for while at work? Who uses a heating pad while at work? Who can take a bath at work? Come on!! I am in pain and need releif!! But, I also need to function at work and can't call in sick because I would like to keep my job and don't have any sick days. Any remedies for that?!
Posted by Sharma on Aug 05 2009 10:44:32
Although I'm only 13, I have very severe menstrual cramps, and haven't found much to help me , I have realised that a piece of fruit helps take away the pain for a couple of hours, But I'm running out of Banananas =S
Posted by leah on Aug 02 2009 09:11:36
I; like all of you have the worst cramps EVER! if I don't take aleve at least 2 hours before my cramps start I'm screwed, and I have to wait until the aleve kicks in, believe me even 1 minute with this pain feels like an hour. Cramping during your period is probably the worst pain I've ever experienced and I've been through a lot! For me aleve and motrin work way better then any perscription narcotic, and I really don't think taking such strong pills are a good idea when theres more effective options out there for period cramps!
Posted by Jamie Lee on Aug 02 2009 02:22:17
I am only 14 yars old but i have absolutly terrable period cramps they hurt so bad it fells like some one is scratching there nails in my uterous and they also go up my legs every time they seem to get worse but i have found a few remodies, heat helps me i ether take a hot bath or sit with a heating pad, also fruits that are ritch in potassium help like bananas, ginger or cammamile tea helps, caffine helps so dose chocolate,i also usualy take a combonation of pamperin and advil
Posted by Jamie on Aug 01 2009 15:13:57
Do like I did and see a competant doctor to diagnose the cause of the severe cramps. Mine was fibroids. After having a procedure called a "ufe" my fibroids are gone and my periods are back to normal. After having cramps that initiated up to 10 Motrin's at a time, I now take one or two on the first day. So ladies sometimes there is a cause of the severe cramps. Ask your doctor for help.
Posted by tonya on Jul 31 2009 21:07:04
I have had cramps since I got my tubes tied 8 1/2 years ago. Im 32 and never had them before that time. My dr says its because my ovaries are pissed at me for messing them up. It hurts so bad on the first (like today) that I cant move. I get sharp pains in both ovaries that will almost knock me down and always instintly I double over from the pain. If I dont eat its makes it like 100 times worse. The only thing I have found that helps me is as soon as I feel the pain coming start eating midol 2 at the time every 3 1/2 hours and making sure I stuff myself and keep my stomach full. I dont know why but it seems to help. If anyone has a better suggestion please let me know I will try anything legel.
Posted by Ela on Jul 29 2009 16:55:26
Those of you who take Tylenol on your period, it isn't good to do that because Tylenol will take away the cramps-yes, but it stops your period and that's bad cuz you need to get all of that (the blood)out of you.
Posted by Mandy on Jul 29 2009 10:25:35
DONT TAKE prescription pain meds for cramps... they are highly addictive. I didn't word that right, I agree w/ someone about the marijuana, not about the percosets and stuff... not my fortay!
Posted by Mandy on Jul 29 2009 10:23:24
I am with you ladies. I have been suffering from severe cramps since I was 15 years old. I have tried every prescription med. from my doctor, and all the midols and such and I have found that if I have my heating pad along with 1 advil and 1 tylenol that it WORKS!! I still have the vomiting the very first day, and it just really sucks and it is so uncomfortable. I have to agree w/ "someone" though... and marijuana does help! It relaxing and does ease the pain! Marijuana is also helpful if you have something in your eye and its irritating, a toke a day, keeps the doctor away!
Posted by Someone on Jul 26 2009 01:02:02
No, no pills REALLY work. in the past 3 hours i just ate 5 extra strength advils, 3 naproxen, and 2 percocets... You guys wanna hear the best cure ever? Marijuana baby. instant pain releif.
Posted by Colleen on Jul 23 2009 19:31:46
I use a heating pad that emits wet heat. Its one that massage therapists use. I alternate it from stomach, lower back, back of my legs, my feet. My feet throb in addition to the cramps and aches. I find that it also helps to start taking 600 to 800m of Ibuprofen a few days before the cramps are due to start. Of course how much you take should be dependent on your height, weight and tolerance. Start with 400m every 6 to 8 hours 2 days before you think your cramps will start and keep that heating pad on hand.
Posted by Stacey on Jul 20 2009 15:38:55
I use to have severe cramping but have found the answer about 4 years ago. If you spread mayonaise on your privates and site for about 30 mins, it cures the pain.
Posted by Kari on Jul 19 2009 06:34:01
Ever since I started my peroid I've had awful, terrible cramps. So bad that I couldn't go to school or work. I couldn't even move. I cried and cried, wishing to just die. I lay in bed, cringing, crying and wish for death. Sometimes I would get cold sweats or have to go to the bathroom every 10 minutes. I seriously thought something was really wrong with me until I started reading that other women had them just as bad as I did. I have done some surfing around on the web and read something that made total sense to me. When you don't get enough sleep at night the week before you're due to have your period it will make your cramps worse. You're low on energy and tired so it makes them seem 100x worse than they should. I'm having cramps right now but they aren't as bad as they normally are. I usually take midol or something of the sorts, use a heating pad or take a hot bath. It works for maybe a few minutes, or if I'm lucky, a few hours. These cramps usually only last for one day, but they are enough to want to die. Sometimes when I remember to, I take midol when I either know I'm due or feel the irratating tug at my stomach telling me I'm due. Also, I take a nap so I can get some sleep (that I never get at night since I have insomia...)
Posted by Emily on Jul 15 2009 13:55:43
I've gotten horrible cramps for about 4 years now and I've found a few things that work for me. Midol sometimes works for me if I ignore the prescribed dosage. Taking 3-4 when I feel the cramps coming on and then going back to their recommendations can alleviate the pain. I know you're not supposed to but as everyone here is aware, when you're stuck in bed crying and offering your first born son to god if you can just find a comfortable position, the "recommended dosage" seems like a joke. Drinking milk will often calm my stomach as I can get really bad indigestion as well. Ginger tea with a little honey, then the cup on your stomach with your knees propped up, can be a blessing afterwards. If you're looking for some serious medicine that can take the edge off, in England they sell an over the counter period pain reliever called "feminax" and it contains a small amount of codeine which is exactly the kind of pain reliever you need when you're muscles are contracting. Either getting a prescription for Codeine from your gyno or searching the over the counters in the states to find something similiar will be a godsend, TRUST ME. Then, in terms of muscle stretches, I'm an avid yoga-doer and at yogatic.com, the woman there has a series that is specially worked out for when you have cramps. I swear i'm not like advertising for her, but if you're interested, she demonstrates how to do hip-opening exercises which can really help to relieve pressure. one such is putting the bottoms of your feet together and laying on the ground, so your legs are splayed and you can feel your hips being pulled to the ground. Its helped me, though if you're bad enough, it might be hard to get into this position/ out of bed in the first place. Overall, I just keep trying new things every months. Sometimes these work, sometimes they don't. Hope this helps!
Posted by Sara on Jul 12 2009 02:23:37
Off the subject but... learn how to spell ladies! =/ nothing is more irritating when people don't even pay attention to spell check. Anyways, I was just looking at the site for remedies to ease my cramps and vomiting =( ...thanks for all the comments.
Posted by Marie on Jul 07 2009 14:37:45
usually the pills aren't very effective for me, but midol works the best. noto for everyone though.I can tell you some things that help my cramps:
eating bananas
hot baths/showers
exercising
heat pads
rubbing the area in pain,like a massage.
and those normally work for me.
Posted by sash on Jul 06 2009 14:54:15
my cramps are soooo painful on the fist day i feel like to jump off a cliff n end it. I get diarrhea (sp), i cant eat neting without the fear of running to the bathroom to use the tiolet. my ass n waist hurts n i get cold and get goosebumps all over. the second day is better with the use of advil
Posted by Julie on Jul 03 2009 19:10:29
Well my cramps have never been extremely painful up until about half a year ago. They are now to the point where i'm crying in bed, too dizzy and too much in pain to walk. what i've seen work control the pain for me is gently doing a bit of exercise to help stretch the muscles in that area. dont do anything extreme just lay on your back and raise your legs slowly up and down. take calcium tablets and take some chamomile. i drink some natural herbal tea that has chamomile as its key ingredient and wow took the pain away and put me to sleep :) hope this helps!!!
Posted by JEN on Jul 01 2009 15:46:21
ok so i started early at 8 years old and i didnt have any cramps until i was twelve and the all of a sudden they were so bad i was having to go home from school once a month every month. now im sixteen and the cramps only seem to be getting worse i use ibprofen and all sorts of menstural pain reliever but it takes forever to work and once it dose it only lasts maybe 30 minutes. im typing this while im crunched over a heating pad that dosn't seem to be working either. if anyone has any suggestions please let me know.
Posted by Kacey on Jun 28 2009 16:14:37
I understand everything you girls are saying about cramps. I used to get HORRIBLE ones, so I was put on birth control 6 months or so ago, and it has lessened them, but today they came back, and it's horrible. I sit around crying, rolling around, making weird agonizing sounds, my back, legs, and lower abdomen hurt, I'm hot, sweating, and medicine NEVER has worked for me, except one time a Vicodin had helped lessen the pain.
DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHAT CURES THIS HORRIBLE CURSE??!
Posted by Brittany V. on Jun 18 2009 20:59:39
I have been getting my period since I was 12 years old, now 18 and in these past few years I have gone through some of the most severe cramps. I normally only get cramps right when I get my period. When I get them they feel like someone has taken a knife to my pelvic area and just started digging around with it. They get so bad that all I can do is cry. Nothing helps suppress the pain either. Advil, midol, no over the counter pain meds help. When I get cramps, sometimes they are so bad I can't even get myself out of bed. I can't tell you how many times I stayed home from school, went home early or had to call out of work because of this. Curling up in a ball, rolling around for hours and sitting on the edge of the bed, hunched over are no relief. To top it off I get pain all the way up my back and down my legs. Sometimes my legs feel like jello, but in pain. And when it is really bad it makes me physically ill. I throw up and have to use the restroom every half hour. Although, sitting hunched over on the toilet makes me feel a little better... I have used heating pads, menstrual tea, herbal pain relief and nothing has seemed to help. I am currently not taking any birth control pills and never have. I have heard of a few birth control pills that really help with severe pain caused by menstruation. So I am wondering if a good talk with my doctor can find a way to help relieve some of this awful pain when I get my period. Because I do not want to have to suffer like this every month and as I get older, it seems to get worse :(
If anyone have good advice, please let me know. Thanks.
Posted by Molly on Jun 18 2009 10:18:28
The day before my period starts I have nausea & vomitting & body aches like i'm getting the flu, and then it starts the next day. I'm almost 30, and my cramps seem to get worse every year. They are so painful i can hardly stand it. I feel like I'm going crazy. And the flow is so bad that I have to change my super tampon about every 45 minutes, because it goes through the tampon and a pad. I don't know what to do. Nothing seems to work....ibuprofin, midol, lortab(is the best cuz it puts me to sleep) I don't know what to do.
Posted by Whitney on Jun 11 2009 23:25:49
I use to be on birth control for my acne for a few years and I guess because of the birth control I never really had cramps but when I got off of them I had THE WORST cramp in my life. I cried and cringed at the SHARP pain that made me SERIOUSLY want to dial 911. That being said I got rid of them again by taking an extra strength Midol at the first sign of my period, the pre-menstrual cramp and it works every time. P.S. I feel for you ladies who have a hard time finding a treatment that works.
Posted by sgilmore on May 26 2009 23:04:50
If you have heavy bleeding talk with your dr. about having an endometrial ablation done. My cramps were so bad that I had to change tampax every hour and it was going thru my clothes. Flow is better but still have cramps. Overall not as bad as before.
Posted by a avila on May 24 2009 12:43:39
When I first got it I had cramps soooo bad that medicine didn't even work and I would kick and scream on bed w/no relief. So I understand fully what these woman are talking about. I had them up til I had my son...and after he was born no more like that.(He is 10 now)After my daughter came it is heavy duty. I guess it is better than the cramps. Does anyone know if anything can be taken to slow the flow?
Thank you.
Posted by a avila on May 24 2009 12:43:34
When I first got it I had cramps soooo bad that medicine didn't even work and I would kick and scream on bed w/no relief. So I understand fully what these woman are talking about. I had them up til I had my son...and after he was born no more like that.(He is 10 now)After my daughter came it is heavy duty. I guess it is better than the cramps. Does anyone know if anything can be taken to slow the flow?
Thank you.
Posted by brittany on May 18 2009 17:13:44
i get the worse cramps. my legs tighten up, im very heavy
during my cycle. i get very nauseated and i cant do anything. i take tylenol/pamprin/midol/ibprofn.
but i have my b.f. rub my stomach or back it feels alot
better. the one thing that worked was HAVING SEX!
wen have sex ur muscles contract it halps release the blood and it gets your muscles down there moving. it may sound gross but believe me it helps and it shortens ur cycle.
Posted by Sara on May 13 2009 17:06:19
I suffer horibble cramps and nothing works. I get back ache, numb legs, vomiting, shooting pains from my abdomen all the way down my thighs to my knees, dihorrea...all of it. ive had it since i was 12. i want to go on birth control but im scared it might just mess up my periods if or when i decide to come off. im 17 now. 18 in 2 months.
the first thing ive tried that seems to be sort of working is buscopan. its an antispasmodic, so basically instead of hiding the pain the way painkillers do (which do not work on me now as i think i over used them to the point they now have no effect), they stop the muscle spasms from happening in the first place. People with IBS drink it and their cramps are just about as bad.
Give it a try. 1 10mg buscopan tablet three times a day. and also have that with 2 paracetamols with that. (i take paracetamol extra to be on the safe side)
Posted by Steffini on May 07 2009 14:26:39
I always have horrible cramps the first day on my period, last night it was so bad I went to the ER because I thought something was wrong. I've tried heating pads, all the pills I could think of, and nothing helps.
Posted by Tori on May 01 2009 03:38:33
I have suffered too long with my cramps. I vomit the first day only, then after it gets milder. I have tried several things to relieve the pain. I started taking more omega 3's and magnesium. I just found something helpful at Wholefoods called Oona it has cramp bark inside a gel cap. It is the first time I used it, so still waiting for a difference. I can relate to a lot of these women here. I have noticed certain foods can make my cramps worse than other times.
I'm waiting for a miracle too! Any other suggestions appreciated~ God bless
Posted by Jess on Apr 22 2009 01:37:19
I had some HORRIBLE cramps AGAIN a few days ago. I tried my ibuprofen that was prescribed to me and I couldn\\'t hold it down. I ended up going to the hospital again and this time they gave me a shot of toradol and also sent me home with a prescription for it. It was AMAZING! My cramps went away instantly, which was a first for me. The pills work great but they can be taken no longer than 5 consecutive days. They work a miracle, I swear.
Posted by Amanda on Apr 21 2009 15:54:48
I have very very very painful cramps that normally leave me in a fetal position on the floor, have birth control and didnt help, tried the heating pad that works a bit but normally makes you head to the bathroom. Tylinol didnt work and muscle relaxers sometimes worked. WHta i found that worked best was 600 ml calcium pills i think its ml i dunno but i know its 600, they worked almost instantly, you just have to have something to eat then take it. Sadly i ran out this time but it actually worked! I suggest trying that their cheap and amazing!
Posted by Sarah on Apr 08 2009 21:19:19
I'm gonna tell you right now, DO NOT take Midol unless you have some food in your belly. I took some one night before bed and I hadn't eaten anything. All the caffeine in the pill went right to my head and kept me up all night. So please eat something when you take Midol.
Posted by chelsea on Apr 07 2009 11:56:44
i have the most miserable cramps in the world. I have tried various birth control pills and they will work for a few montsh but then my body becomes immune to them. my doctor perscribed me a pain medicine that i take with a stomach coater so that i don't get sick. i also try to take it consistently starting the morning im supposed to get my period. warm baths always help and sleeping tends to cut off the edge. I recomend a steam room if possible and heavy breathing, just try to relax yourself. Also, your doctor may perscribe muscle relaxers to slow the contractions.
Posted by BJ on Apr 05 2009 11:22:57
for COOKIE: when i was 11 years old, i was put on birth conrol for my periods. i have been on it for 7 years. just because you daughter may be on it, doesnt mean she will be sexually active. it really helps the pain and i know that if my parents had said no i would have been so mad at them. if her pain is as bad as mine was, PLEASE, put her on it, it works wonders.
Posted by dd on Apr 01 2009 16:36:33
I have always bad terrible cramps. To be honest, it's so bad that I cant hardly move, eat, or anything. Especially on the first day, and i start getting pain the day before. I hate this uncomfortable pain feeling, that just puts u off and suffer for days. It is so bad that I vomit, and aspirin or paracetamol is not working for me. Please help me, it's like in hell.
Posted by Jessica on Mar 19 2009 07:28:25
I've had my period for around 18 years now and I still get terrible cramps that cause me to not be able to do anything... I've tried ibuprofen and midol and they don't work... Aspirin is out of the question as it causes me to vomit. What should I do??? I don't want to try birth control because me and my fiance are trying for a baby soon and I don't want to ruin our chances.
Posted by Jess on Mar 13 2009 20:26:43
I've had my period going on 11 years now, and my cramps are so severe that I usually end up going to the hospital. I completely cut caffeine and alcohol out of my diet about 2 years ago. It hasn't made a difference yet! I have no cysts and no endometriosis. I have even tried 5 different types of birth control for it. I need any suggestions anybody might have. I'm tired of going to the hospital and getting poked with needles for meds that don't work!
Posted by hapa on Mar 10 2009 02:53:56
I too suffer from severe cramps. VERY severe. Take flaxseed (fish oil helps too) and the calcium/magnesium supplements (fish, cheese, and milk work the same way as they increase omega 3 fatty acids in your system). Omega 3 fatty acids in these products help alleviate the pain. It's great. I can actually function with this. It used to be the old: "exercise, heating blanket, and advil" which never worked for me.
Posted by Jamie Lyn on Mar 08 2009 16:29:22
My "menstrual pains" aren't agonizing in the way that it "hurts" like everyone has been explaining...and kudos to you ladies for dealing with that...I would die! BUT however my menstrual cramps consist of TERRIBLE TERRIBLE bloating and stomach aches to the point where it's so uncomfortable that I can't eat or drink, wear any kind of clothing that touches my stomach, and it's very very difficult to function. It's not actual hurt pain, but uncomfortable pain that makes me miserable. No bloat medicine, vitamins, cramp meds or anything works. Please, does anyone have any suggestion?
Posted by Marissa on Feb 23 2009 12:59:40
I have horrible menstrual cramps!1 horrible.. they are the worst the first day and I have them lightly even the day before I start.. and have them not as bad the second day.. So bad that I cant get out of bed for a few days. I do not have a job because of this because how am i going to explain to my employer that I can not work cause of cramps. Not many people especially males understand how severe these can be. I need something thats going to work.. natural prefered.. supplements something I can take so I can function.. Missing out on life because of this stupid pain!! TYLENOL DOES NOT WORK FOR THIS PAIN!! IT STILL HURTS SO BAd! And the hospital does really nothing.. Should I talk to my dr about birth control.. Does that really work?!?!?!?!?!? Id hate to be put on something like that because I have enough stomach problems and I do not want to make it worse.
Posted by Elizabeth on Feb 20 2009 00:55:02
Dong Jiao is an herbal remedy (homeopathic) and helps cramps. Also take these Vitamins: Vitamin B, Magnesium, Calcium, and Flaxseed. Also, Thermacare wraps are great. You can also try birth control pills.
Posted by Eve on Jan 31 2009 22:56:07
An internist doctor told me about a medicine that treats conditions in the cerebello that inhibits the excess production of prostaglandins (the hormone that cause the uterus contracts to liberate the endometrium.) You may ask your doctor about this medicine or other prostaglandins inhibators. If you are not allergic to aspirin and its derivates, you may use Anaprox. It is Naproxen Sodium medical doses or use the over the counter version Aleve. Also, drink Chamomille tea.
Posted by HELP PLEASE on Jan 25 2009 23:50:01
I AM YOUNG AND HAVE A CHILD, I ALSO AM CURRENTLY USING THE COPPER IUD BIRTH CONTROL.AS A TEEN I HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL FOR MY MENSTRUAL CRAMPS, THATS HOW BAD IT WAS, AND I CAN HANDLE PAIN. I WAS 3 DAYS IN LABOR WITH BAD CONTRACTION WITH NO PAIN MED.S IT THIS IS WORST. AND ON TOP OF THAT THE IUD MAYS EVERYTHING EVEN WORST.HEAVIER, LONGER, AND REALLY BAD CRAMPING. PLEASE HELP ASAP
Posted by Katie on Jan 24 2009 02:25:06
Hello Ladies,
I need your help.. Im 20 years old and I suffer like crazy with horrible menstrual cramps.. I cant stand it when my period comes. I get so so sick that I usually end up going to the hospital. I also suffer from an ovarian cyst. so it makes matters even worse when Im on my period. Whe I use the heating pad it makes me feel more worse. Then when I get up and take walks its still a killer.. I am up to anything.. I have been to several doctors and they say losing wieght helps which Im trying but I need something to help me while Im doing that.. If you have any ideas please let me know.. Thanks so much
Posted by ashley on Jan 12 2009 00:51:32
Pickle juice at least 2 cups works wonderfully. I have the worst cramps ever and this actually eases them believe me ladies I feel your pain!!!
Posted by vagina hurts on Jan 07 2009 21:56:16
I don't think that heating up a an egg mc muffin is going to be your quick fix to a uti. BUt contrary to popular belief, Ice works better than a heating pad. So, buy some popsicicles. Pillows may comfort you.
thanks.
Posted by Jessica on Dec 31 2008 19:03:43
IM 17.I BEEN HAVING MY PERIOD SINCE I WAS 11.AFTER ONE YEAR I STARTED HAVING SEVERE CRAMPS.I HAVE TO LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY EVERY MONTH.I CANT EAT.I THROW UP.I BE VERY COLD.I CANT GET OUT OF BED.I GET BLOATED VERY BAD.I FLOW HEAVILY.NO MEDICINE HELP ME.MY PERIOD LASTS FOR 4-6 DAYS AND THE CRAMPS ALSO LASTS THAT LONG. SOMETIMES I CAN FEEL CRAMPS A LITTLE BIT AFTER MY PERIOD IS OVER.
HELP!!I HATE IT!
Posted by rebeca l on Dec 31 2008 16:46:58
hi i have SEVERE cramps and i cant make them stop i have tried advil,midol,hot tea and baths and NOTHING can make it stop somebody know a good doctor so i can get morphine shots
Posted by COOKIE on Dec 31 2008 01:15:45
My 13 year old daughter has severe cramps that cause her to have to leave school almost every month. Sometimes the pain is so severe that she becomes nauseous. She takes 2 Aleve but it doesn't last 4 hours. I hate seeing her miserable. The doctor suggested birth control but I think she is too young. The doctor also said the pills would make her nauseous. What can I do?
Posted by Leticia on Dec 29 2008 16:55:46
If you have bad menstrual cramps & bleeding-try taking Unsulphured Black Strap Molasses. You can get it from any Whole Foods Store. Take 1 Tablespoon a day. It also helps alleviate iron deficiencies. I personally dont like the taste of it so I put 1 tblspn in a 8 oz cup-add a littel of hot water to dissolve-add ice cubes and fill glass up 3/4 with light vanilla soy milk....after two weeks you should see difference in flow and pain.
Posted by Jessica B on Dec 28 2008 10:06:08
Severe PMS cramps run in my family so I've been dealing with them since the 1st day i got my period which is 8 years now. I tend to have more severe cramps on the 1st 2 days so I i begin taking aleve the day before it begins. this assure the medicine is in your system before the cramps even start. I also take a hot bath to relieve lower back aches. My cramps get so bad occasionaly i have to take perscribed narcotics just to be able to function! So I'm always looking for the next best pain solution.
Posted by Dawn on Dec 20 2008 09:04:13
I used to have severe menstrual cramps but now they are mild so I changed my life style to a healthy one.
I eat a lowfat vegan diet, exercise 30 min five days a week, drink lots of chamomile, mint, fennel, raspberry leaf tea, eat candied ginger, take hot baths, and take magnesium pills.
Posted by Celine on Dec 09 2008 04:05:50
Flaxseed oil tabs and drinking calcium and magnesium in a liquid form can dramatically reduce your cramps. Take it from me as I have severe cramps since I got my menstruation at age 11...I have made countless trips to the ER for morphine shots....the pain I felt was extremely SEVERE. I also workout 6 days a week and it does not alleviate my pain completely but a combination of exercise and SPECIFICALLY Calcium/Magnesium in liquid form has helped alleviate my cramps incredibly.
I buy it a Vitamin Shop or WholeFoods and its called Floridix…it even tastes great.
Posted by Janelle on Dec 07 2008 18:40:51
I suffered with cramps for several years. My GB told me to lay off the caffeine,nicotine, alcohol, and foods with bleached flour, sugar, and partially hydrogenated oils (only eat whole foods). It works,but if you aren't ready for that ,like I wasn't. You can try this wonderful herbal supplement called " formula 303". It is mainly Valerian root ( Plain valerian works just not as well). It is excellent for anxiety also.
Posted by Tiffany on Nov 25 2008 14:21:36
I also suffer from severe menstrual cramping, to the point where i had to go and get morphine shots from the doctor because absolutely NOTHING worked for me. However, i found that "breath control" and breathing, actually works wonders. i know some people may thing that im joking, but take it from someone that was a second away of getting a hysterectomy just to stop my period and its cramps for good. just simply lay on your back,take deep breaths in through your nose only and release the air through a tiny opening in your mouth. slowly do this while rubbing your stomach up and down applying light pressure and before you know it your relaxed and on your way to sleep. try it it works
Posted by Becca on Nov 17 2008 18:14:20
Ever since I was ten years old I've had extreamly painful menstrual cramps. Medicine doesn't seem to work, and the best remedy I have found is Dr. Pepper. The caffine in it works miricles. Just dink one whenever the pain gets bad, and it shoule work for a couple of hours.
Posted by Trisha L on Oct 04 2008 21:28:17
I have severe cramps for only the first day...Does anyone know the quickest way to releive the pain..Aspirin, ibuprophen, pamprin, and midol don\\'t work....
Posted by DELMY on Sep 28 2008 18:52:56
FOR MENSTRUAL CRAMPS I HEARD FROM A STUDY DONE .THAT EATHING FISH, CHEESE AND MILK CAN HELP REDUCE THE PAIN. I HAVE BEING EATING ALL THIS AND I CAN TELL YOU IT REALLY WORKS.