LADIES: I have Cramps, help?

emnk5308
emnk5308 Posts: 736
in Health and Weight Loss
Okay, I knew this was coming, I try to start taking ibuprofen as soon as I feel it coming.. this time I was all out of ibuprofen and too broke to go buy more. I decided I'd wait and take naproxin, I had 2 the morning before and one the night before and Surprise..Flow is here and I am going to DIE. It hurts, I've taken naproxin and you can only take 1 every 12 hours.. I did this last month it worked..but I was taking ibuprofen before.. any way.. Taking any medicine is out.. and I've got a hot water bottle too.. still hurts. Is there anything you do that stops your cramps? *Smoking.. is out because I have to work tonight.. but I'm open to any suggestions you've got. I really want a workout today and there has been times where I've worked out and my cramps were worse..

I know it isn't likely but.. if anything has instantly relived your cramps pleaseeee let me know <3=) I've had this problem for years and the only fix I've found is preparing for it.. and it didn't work this time around..

Thanks =)
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  • emnk5308
    emnk5308 Posts: 736
    **Please no Rude comments**
  • Hevans1012
    Hevans1012 Posts: 32 Member
    I don't know what to tell you because Aunt Flo showed up for me on Tuesday night and has been kicking my *kitten* ever since. Got better yesterday but back in full force today. Have you tried a heating pad?

    PS - I swear it must of been a man that came up with the thought that exercise helps relieve PMS/Menstrual issues.
  • hollyvixen79
    hollyvixen79 Posts: 3
    Well, it's not an instant relief, but for me once it kicks in & gets in my system, it's great! I'm a very large woman and I have always had very rough & heavy periods. That being the case, I've tried quite possibly every pain reliever on the market and then I tried the Walgreens pharmacy brand "Maximum Strength Menstrual Relief" (that's what it says on the box) and I always get the dark blue/light blue gelcaps cause it seems to kick in faster for me. It says on the box that it is the generic of Midol Complete, but I've tried that and it didn't do a thing for me, but the Walgreens generic version sure does. Makes no sense, I know, but I swear it is the only thing that helps me at all. Plus it's generic, so it's very affordable! I'm not sure where you are from, but if you have a Walgreens pharmacy, get you some of that and try it. Just give it time to get in your system and don't miss a dose of it so that it stays in your system while you have Aunt Flo. Take it & if possible, lay very still for an hour or two till you start to feel some relief. Good luck!!
  • emnk5308
    emnk5308 Posts: 736
    Thanks, =) I'll go try walgreens. I agree MEN SAID EXERCISE HELPS.

    Thank you ladies =)
  • Pinknspooky
    Pinknspooky Posts: 34 Member
    Have you tried raspberry leaf tea - I find it helps me when I take it in conjunction to the usual pain killers as opposed to just taking the pain killers alone. Also try gentley swinging your hips in a hula hoop circular kinda motion it helps to loosen up the cramped muscles as does laying with your feet against a wall (or heavy bit of furniture) and pushing down against it.

    Period cramps are the pits - hope the ease for you soon
  • tashaa1992
    tashaa1992 Posts: 658 Member
    I haven't had mine in months but what used to help me was relaxing in a nice, hot bubble bath. Also a hot water bottle helped at times too, but not much else. I never exercised when it was really bad, I found it made me feel really faint. If you can't workout, don't stress, just get back to it when you feel good again:)
  • corrinnebrown
    corrinnebrown Posts: 345 Member
    Work out. Cardio really helps my cramps.
  • missemily1124
    missemily1124 Posts: 102
    I curl up in a ball and nap. Probably the only this that helps me.

    Hope you feel better soon!
  • Im_NotPerfect
    Im_NotPerfect Posts: 2,181 Member
    I used to have severely debilitating TOM cramps before I had kids (no idea why having kids helped, but whatever...). I used to eat a banana (potasium helps cramping) and take 3 ibu, then go to bed. Heating pad never really helped. BC pills hardly worked for me. I was just out of commission for a day or so every month.

    BUT I will tell you that strangely enough, exercise DOES help with cramps. If you can stand to get out and walk a bit or have access to an exercise bike, even if it's slowly, it should help you.
  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    *kitten* - orgasms help a lot
  • Krushchev
    Krushchev Posts: 178 Member
    *kitten* - orgasms help a lot

    This.
    Also for headaches, back aches, leg aches....
  • AnisaMG
    AnisaMG Posts: 154 Member
    Cal - Mag (calcium magnesium) found at most health food stores, it's a liquid and it's natural. Helps bunches!
  • emnk5308
    emnk5308 Posts: 736
    I knew I had to be missing something! I'm gonna try this stuff.. =) The hula hoop thing sounds good! And the tea..

    I've been told a lot that getting pregnant, having kids helps cramping, no babies for me atm though..
    I do appreciate all the advice. =) Sometimes I feel like a man because I have no idea how to handle my period sometimes..
  • ShannRenae
    ShannRenae Posts: 54
    1 Midol & 1 Glass of wine of any kind....alcohol thins out the blood in your system...works wonders!!!!!
  • HannahDiaz25
    HannahDiaz25 Posts: 104
    In the evenings I take Pamperin, do light yoga, take a hot bath, drink a glass of wine and go to bed! If I have to got to work I stop after the hot bath part :laugh:
    I find that stretching really helps with the cramps. Especially stretches that target the abs and back.
    Good Luck...
  • sazzyp1973
    sazzyp1973 Posts: 517 Member
    a walk, plenty of water and protein. I hope it soon passes
  • Katbaran
    Katbaran Posts: 605 Member
    Have you tried raspberry leaf tea - I find it helps me when I take it in conjunction to the usual pain killers as opposed to just taking the pain killers alone. Also try gentley swinging your hips in a hula hoop circular kinda motion it helps to loosen up the cramped muscles as does laying with your feet against a wall (or heavy bit of furniture) and pushing down against it.

    Period cramps are the pits - hope the ease for you soon

    This always worked for me too. Any kind of raspberry tea. I don't know why it works, and at first, I didn't think it would. I drank the tea and the cramps eased off within a half hour. I used it for years! Can't hurt to try.
  • Flab2fitfi
    Flab2fitfi Posts: 1,349 Member
    I've been told a lot that getting pregnant, having kids helps cramping, no babies for me atm though..
    I do appreciate all the advice. =) Sometimes I feel like a man because I have no idea how to handle my period sometimes..

    It does work but itcan be a bit extreme - also going on the pill can relieve the pain so speak to your doctor. I know it sounds icky but a menstrual cup can also work ( think its called a diva cup in America).
  • Royaltvii
    Royaltvii Posts: 160 Member
    Not much helps me but I get some relief from drinking warm tea, curling up with a heating pad....movement of any kind is a killer, it just makes it worse. I have heard raspberry tea helps with overall women issues.
  • shelbynicole32
    shelbynicole32 Posts: 179 Member
    Heating pad.... ahhhhhh :sick:
  • CarSidDar
    CarSidDar Posts: 118 Member
    alcohol :)
  • PixEm
    PixEm Posts: 190 Member
    If mine are really bad I usually curl up next to a heating pad right on my stomach or honestly have sex. It helps for some reason. Just do it in the shower.
  • uxbridgeheli
    uxbridgeheli Posts: 70
    When I was much younger the only thing that worked for me was going onto the combined pill.
    I went off of it for years and back on it now and have no issues at all.
    Not sure if you are in the US and these are as easy to come by and free???
    Really hope you feel better soon, there's nothing worse!
    H x
  • mamasmaltz3
    mamasmaltz3 Posts: 1,111 Member
    Know exactly how you feel right now. Ugh! I have found that stretching helps. Warm bath and whining....a lot.
  • MsTanya77
    MsTanya77 Posts: 357 Member
    Heating pad helps me tremendously. Also starting taking meds about a week before you start, because that helps w/ the swelling and the pain. Also warm showers and baths help too. If they are really really bad, go the doctor to get checked out esp if they are debilitating.

    ALSO, your diet makes a huge difference. I cramp worse when I have been eating fatty, high-calorie foods. When I eat clean and healthy my cramps are always much milder.
  • beubanks64
    beubanks64 Posts: 6 Member
    Ok ladies, once you're fininshed having your babies, you can be finished with all of the pain & pesky unwanted monthly visitor.

    I had a cervical ablation about 8 years ago & havent had any pain or a period since! Woo-Whoo!! It's the best thing I've ever

    done & now I believe they do the procedure "in office".......check it out!!

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/146833-cervical-ablation-procedures/
  • binabee2wechanged
    binabee2wechanged Posts: 22
    This may sound insane but it truly does work...OK first off I never got cramps until I reached like 43. And not to get you all WILD...just wait till when you reach your 40s and sometimes you have the damn flow for weeks..For example you go 7 or 10 days and than 3 days later it is back!! But than you have times where you don't get it for months but your stomach reaches out like part of the dinner table...lol SO HERE IS SOMETHING THAT WILL HELP YOU...IT SOUNDS INSANE BUT WORKS...TAKE A BLOW DRYER ON LOW HEAT AND PLACE IT ABOUT 2 INCHES FROM THE CRAMPING AREA AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT...THE CRAMP WILL PASS...THE HEAT HELPS CUZ IT LOOSENS WHAT COULD BE RESTRICTING AND CAUSING THE CRAMP... SORRY IF THIS IS SO EXPLICIT...LOL
  • Tammysueless
    Tammysueless Posts: 166
    I too have horrible cramps for about 2 - 3 days and have tried everything to get relief. The only thing ive found to help is Ibuprofen and lots of it! When its really bad i like to use a heating pad.
  • sleepyjean88
    sleepyjean88 Posts: 180 Member
    Feeling your pain right now so I have no real advise, sometimes I do try some exercise I'm not sure if it actually works or just takes my mind of the pain for a little while lol I'm just popping Ibuprofen and hoping for the week to go quickly, I'm more annoyed by the fact I've put all the weight back on that I lost this week!
  • jessicae1aine
    jessicae1aine Posts: 885
    It's my understanding that increasing your iron intake can help. Can't say I've ever had to try it, but I've read that in a couple of different books, so yeah... hope you feel better!

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