How to get rid of terrible Cramps?!
Question: I have extemely bad period pain.does anyone know anything that will help.and pain killers dont work for me
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Exercise helps. It uncomfortable at first, but eventually it'll help.
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I hate to tell you this but you might have to go get a D&C or laser surgery to remove endometriosis tissue. I had this problem a long time ago. Finally had to have a hysterectomy done.
as much as it may hurt you really should get up and move around. turn on some good music and dance around for a while. after a while it should help ease the muscle cramps. I also like heat pads, and take hot showers
I was put on the pill at a young age due to cramps and it worked wonders.
Now that I'm still on the pill and get occassional cramps, I try a heading pad/water bottle and very dark chocolate (75%-80% dark chocolate) - that helps me :0)
I used a heating pad when Aleve is not enough. You could try a real hot bath too.
my woman uses a heat pad, you can buy them almost anywhere, look where they sell the icy hot stuff.
lie on the floor, belly down and spread ur legs out (side ways) and breathe deep.dont do it around people, theyll think ur weird. But my all time favorite is Motrin
home remedies as long as there are no issues with your reproductive system: warm compresses, heat packs, avoid cold beverages and wear socks
Wow I feel your pain literally.I to had this problem when i was younger. There were times that I felt like dying would be better than dealing with the pain. Before and during your time cut back on fatty unhealthy foods and eat alot of fruit, veggies..etc. Also execise and stay active this relaxes the muscles. Use heating bottles and again stay active. If it continues then seek medical advice..
go jogging or excersise it works your sides
usually OBGYN"s put you on birth control pills,less bleeding,shorter periods, no cramps or almost no cramps, and great skin,, if you suffer from acne
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try birth control pills.
I feel for you, maybe you could try some motrin and a heating pad. But be sure you let your obgyn know, they may prescribe something that would work better. I hope this helps!
advil or aleve or exercise
Try ThermaCare Menstrual Heat Patches. You can get them at any drugstore, usually in the tampon aisle. They are disposable patches that stick to the inside of your underwear and provide heat all day to your lower abdomen. They work great!
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Average pain killers might not work.
I've been taking the prescription
Naproxen for 10 years now.
I take one pill once a month on the first
day of my period.
It works wonders. Ask your doctor about it.
For it to be effective for really bad cramps
you need 500mg and to take it before the pain
gets awful. I take it as soon as I feel discomfort.
A heating pad it also good.
Lastly maturbation works- honest
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You need to find out the cause of your dysmenorrhea (derived from the Greek words dys, meaning “difficult,” meno, meaning monthly, and rrhea, meaning “flow,” dysmenorrhea is the term used to describe painful menstrual cramping). Some mild cramping is expected; what you describe is not normal.
Almost all menstruating women experience some cramping during their periods, referred to as either primary dysmenorrhea, which refers to "normal" menstrual pain, or secondary dysmenorrhea, which arises as a result of an underlying disease or disorder. The condition is among the leading complaint in women who present to their physicians for gynecologic pain. More than half of all menstruating women have pain associated with menses, and studies have shown that dysmenorrhea is one of the most common reasons women miss work and/or school. Nearly 10% of women with the condition are incapacitated for up to three days each month[1].
"Normal" menstrual cramps occur in almost all women due to the release of hormones known as prostaglandins. These are hormones produced by the endometrium (the lining of the uterus), which cause the uterus to contract, sometimes quite painfully, in order to expel the menstrual debris. Some women produce higher levels of prostaglandins than others, so they may hurt more. Increased prostaglandin production can also cause the distressing gastrointestinal symptoms some women may experience. Primary dysmenorrhea most commonly occurs within a few years of menarche (a woman’s first period), while secondary dysmenorrhea can occur years after the onset of menarche.
Pain with primary dysmenorrhea usually begins on or about the first day of a woman’s period and can last up to 72 hours. In a woman with secondary dysmenorrhea, she may have painful symptoms occurring a week or more prior to her period and lasting even after her flow has stopped. In the case of a woman who has secondary dysmenorrhea, there are other reasons for her pain, including diseases or conditions like Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, cervical stenosis, structural abnormalities in the vagina or uterus itself, fibroids, or similar concern.
Dysmenorrhea can be diagnosed based on symptoms, patient history, physical findings, and when appropriate, diagnostic tests such as vaginal or pelvic ultrasound, hysteroscopy (an examination of the inside of the uterus) and/or hysterosalpingogram (an evaluation of the uterus and fallopian tubes). In cases of secondary dysmenorrhea, laparoscopic surgery can be very beneficial at affording a diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause. Symptoms often include painful pelvic or abdominal cramping, headache, suprapubic cramping (an area of the pelvis overlying the bladder), backache, pain radiating down into the thigh area, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea and even syncope (a temporary of consciousness). Upon physical exam, those with primary dysmenorrhea exhibit normal vital signs and a tender uterus, but no cervical or ovarian abnormalities. Patients with secondary dysmenorrhea may exhibit varied vital signs depending on the underlying cause and may be found to have tenderness, nodules, and/or enlargement of the uterosacral ligaments, the rectovaginal septum or other adnexa (the region of the pelvis that encompasses the ovary, fallopian tube and surrounding broad ligament).
Treatment options are based on the underlying cause of the pain (primary v. secondary dysmenorrhea) and range from medical to alternative therapies. Commonly, Non-Steroidal Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin or ibuprofen may be recommended to help with cramping, and more recently, COX-2 inhibitors have also been approved for treatment of dysmenorrhea. Prescription painkillers may also be recommended where appropriate. Combination (ethynylestradiol and progestin) oral contraceptives can also help reduce prostaglandin production, thereby alleviating the cramps. Heating pads can also offer temporary resolve of the pain. Avoidance of smoking (which has been shown increase cramps) and reduced intake or total avoidance of salt, sugar, high fat and dairy products, alcohol and caffeine can also afford relief, as can increasing the intake of fiber, calcium and complex carbohydrates. Recent studies also indicate that Vitamin B6 complex, calcium and magnesium supplements, and Omega III fatty acids (fish oil supplements) also may help relieve cramping. Pelvic massage, exercise (which releases endorphins, the body’s own natural painkillers), Yoga (the cat stretch and the pelvic tilt), visualization techniques, aromatherapy, acupuncture and herbs like Dong Quai, Ginseng, Stragalus root, Ligusticum root and White Peony root are also said to be helpful alternative techniques for managing the pain.
If Endometriosis or another disorder is the underlying or secondary cause for dysmenorrhea, you will benefit most from having the disease diagnosed and effectively removed. It is important to determine if the cramps are "normal," or if they could be due to another cause. Pain that is crippling or incapacitating is never normal and should be investigated as soon as possible so that appropriate diagnosis and subsequent treatment can be rendered.
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[1] Jamieson DJ, Steege JF. The prevalence of dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, pelvic pain, and irritable bowel syndrome in primary care practices. Obstet Gynecol. 1996;87(1):55-58.
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