Home Remedies for Menstrual Cramps

If you’re a female, at some point in time, you’ll most likely experience menstrual cramps – a symptom that usually accompanies your monthly reminder of womanhood, better known as your ‘period.’ Medically referred to as “dysmenorrhea,” menstrual cramps causes dull or throbbing pains that take place in the lower region of the stomach. Most women encounter this kind of cramping just before and during their menstrual periods. While nagging for most, some women battle unbearable pain.

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Causes and Symptoms

When you have a menstrual period, the uterus contracts in an effort to aid in pushing out the lining. Hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, known to cause inflammation and pain, are famous for triggering uterine muscle contractions [1]. Many doctors are unclear as to how prostaglandins bring about initial menstrual cramping, but believe they play a significant role in the process. Other conditions can cause secondary menstrual cramping, such as:

Endometriosis: Painful condition that causes the tissues lining the uterus to become implanted outside of the uterus.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): Infection that attacks the female reproductive organs.
Intrauterine Device (IUD): A method of birth control that involves a small, plastic, T-shaped device inserted into the uterus.
Adenomyosis: Tissue lining the uterus begins to grow within the muscular walls of the uterus.
Uterine Fibroids and Uterine Polyps: Non-cancerous tumors and growths that extend beyond the lining of the uterus.

The primary signs and symptoms of menstrual cramps include a dull or throbbing pain found in the lower abdomen, and pain that travels throughout the lower back and thighs. Additional reactions may involve excessive sweating, loose stools, nausea, and vomiting.

Menstrual Cramp Home Remedies

Menstrual cramps will affect most women at some point in their lives. The symptoms can annoyingly make your day unpleasant or become so severe that your regular routine is disrupted. To ease the pain and discomfort associated with this condition, consider the following home remedies for menstrual cramps:

a) Regular Exercise:

Ease painful menstrual cramping by embracing sessions of routine exercise, as this practice increases the release of endorphins – one of your body’s natural methods of killing pain.

b) Hot Water Bottle:

Place a hot water bottle on your stomach to relieve cramps.

c) Kitchen Towel:

For those of you who don’t have a hot water bottle handy, soak a kitchen towel in water and wring out the excess liquid. Place the towel in the microwave and heat it up for one minute. Place on the abdomen and pay close attention not to burn your skin.

d) Water:

Keep a water bottle close to you because if you become dehydrated, you’ll only worsen your menstrual cramps.

e) Sexual Intercourse:

Relieve abdominal cramping by having an orgasm, as the repeated muscle movement causes blood and other fluids to flee your congested organs. In the end, you will enjoy much more than just pain relief.

f) Aspirin:

Treat menstrual cramping by taking an aspirin or another product containing acetaminophen. Over-the-counter selections with ibuprofen, like Advil and Nuprin, will also provide relief from cramping.

g) Yoga:

Yoga stretching during your monthly period not only treats abdominal cramps, but also provides a much-needed burst of relaxation that can help ease other symptoms associated with your menstrual cycle.

h) Mint:

Relieve your cramps with peppermint or wintergreen, especially when added to a tea. Drink one to two cups per day. Throughout the day, you may also suck on mint candy.

i) Drink Hot Liquids:

When your pelvic region feels congested and cramped, allow the warmth of hot liquids to increase your blood flow and relax your muscles. Some of the best drinks include hot herbal teas and warmed up lemonade.

j) Mineral Bath:

Take a dip in your very own herbal spa treatment to relieve cramps. Comprised of one cup of sea salt and one cup of baking soda added to warm water, this home remedy works by relaxing your muscles. Soak for at least 20 minutes.

k) Parsley:

Parsley not only increases menstruation and aids in regulating a monthly period, but parsley juice also treats painful cramping. Blend and drink 75 milliliters of parsley, beet, carrot, and cucumber juices for maximum results.
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l) Ginger:

During times of a painful menstruation, use ginger as an effective home remedy. Pound a piece of ginger and boil it in a cup of water for a couple of minutes. Sweeten the infusion with sugar and drink three times daily after meals.

m) Vitamins and Minerals:

Make sure you get a decent amount of vitamins and minerals, which can lead to fewer issues with menstrual cramping. It is suggested to take a multiple vitamin and mineral supplement, especially one that provides the body with calcium. Choose supplements that deliver small doses so that you can take one after each meal.

n) Magnesium:

Calcium is greatly associated with lessening the amount of pain that menstrual cramps bring. Taking a magnesium supplement before and during your period will help your body effectively absorb more calcium.

o) Lay Off the Caffeine:

For some, the oils found in coffee can cause irritation in the intestines. Overall, the caffeine contained in tea, coffee, cola drinks, and chocolate can add to your menstrual cramping by increasing your nervous energy.

p) Basil:

Basil possesses a pain-killing component called caffeic acid, which can bring relief to menstrual cramping. You can either use it as a spice when cooking or steep the basil in a tea. Add two tablespoons of basil leaves to one pint of boiling water. Cover tightly and allow the blend to cool at room temperature. Drink ½ to one cup of the basil tea every hour to ease your cramps.
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q) Cinnamon:

The anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties associated with cinnamon can ease the symptoms of menstrual cramping. Sprinkle cinnamon on your breakfast foods or add to a tea.

Resources

[1] http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/menstrual-cramps/DS00506/DSECTION=causes

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254 CommentsPosted in Physical Health

Den

ohhh the joys of being a woman lets not wallow in our pain, ladies! lets just take a couple of Advil (i seriously LIVE on Advil when i have my period and the cramps are enough to make me feel like im about to throw up). drink some mint tea. and most importantly, pray to God. He helps me take the pain,and He is awesome enough to help ALL ladies who ask Him to more questions on what God can do? email me at denni.chatterbox@gmail.com He will NOT let you down.

Witewolf87

Lies praying never helps. If you believe in this stuff, maybe you should remind yourself that God gave women periods as a punishment because of one women. Doesn’t sound like a nice guy to me.

Sync_thru

wow what a hypocrite you are

anonygirl

I notice taking Valerian works quite well. You can get it as a pill, a tea, and as the root itself. I have had horrible periods since I was about 10 years old, and nothing seemed to work for me except for these things:

-First off, the Valerian (like I mentioned earlier) works wonders. For me, the pain was gone in around 20 minutes and my bleeding slowed a bit (which is great since I bleed heavily.)
-Bananas work well too, as long as you have one when you wake up and one when you go to bed.
-taking honey works, whichever way you eat it (on its own, in tea/food, etc.)
-ginger works very well for me.

STAY AWAY FROM MIDOL! It doesn’t work!
stephanie

I get really bad cramps that make me feel like throwing up or passing out. Ibpropheran,rest and a hot rice pad help a little for me
Ash

Thanks for all the tips. I am on my period right now.
I get really bad cramps and even bad headaches during my periods. These started 2 years ago. Ive been having periods for over 8 years and I never had a problem until 2 yrs ago. I am trying meds (ibuprofen- helps w my headache but nothing for my abdomen.)
Music can distract my mind and meditation can help me fall asleep for about 30 minutes but I barely sleep. I got 2 very bad hours of sleep. I have school in the morning and and i feel nauseated. I always feel nauseated during this time. Ive thrown up many times during these 2 yrs of pain each month. Ive had to stay home from school many times. I cant do that this year because of the classes I am taking. I cry all day in a ball in my room. I never have an appetite but my parents make me still eat every meal. I will be trying all of the good tips ive read this week. wish me luck…..
and good luck to every female. We all need it for this.
sammie_sweetheart21

i know this mite sound insane because i use to think it was when i was younger i have a older siter shes 5years older then me an i allllways use 2 see her drink alot of milk an drink dill puckle juice outta the jar i would be like ewww she use to say it helped her cramps but but she wouldnt mix them together she first drink a glass of milk then drink a whole jar of pickle juice as i got older im 21 now ive always had heavy peirods and bad bad bad cramps the other week i remembered my sister doing it and i tried it for the first time i hate milk but i cuged it down an held my nose i love dill pickles an pickle juice no problem cugin it lol and OMG! it works amazingly like forreal it sound really gross it works an i also found that caffeine and chocolate makes my cramps stop hurting as much i seen some people said not to have sugary things but hey if it works it works lol i always have reese cups and moutain dew when im cramin as well yum lol and it works i find midol makes me jumppy and sick feelin i usually just take one midol and drink with hot green tea with limone and tsp. of honey well i hope it works for u like it does me <3 sammie_sweetheart21
sammie_sweetheart21

oops i had some typos uo there like puckle i meant pickle lol ect but anyways im sorry bout that lol haha
Lauren

I am very lucky with my periods usually. I am 13 years old and currently on my period.it’s my sixth or seventh one and it somewhat hurts. I have found mint helps a lot. I recomended it to my mom and she feels a lot better too. Get mint extract and place it in a squirt bottle and spray it on your lower abdomen and suck on scotch mints hope this helps
Feel better ladies =D <3
Helper (:

I’m 14 and I’ve had a period since I was 12:
If, you take 2 Aleve, & a hot shower as soon as you realize you’re about to come on then eat a banana, then drink HOT herbal tea, it helps! Don’t drink anything cold ! Or eat anything cold it worsens your cramps bad! Also excersing helps, I wouldn’t consider running ! I would just stretch bc even walking hurts for me at times! I keep my heating pad on at all time when I’m at home, & For the ladys that have bad cramps at school keep 2 aleve in your pocket and take it in the bathroom an use hot water out of the sink ! bc cold water will make it worse out of the fountain ! It works really good for me ! So I hope it works for you! Thanks ! <3
Emma

I’m 13 now, I’ve been having cramps since 5th grade, wooo! I normally take 2-4 advil before the pain starts if I can help it, but normally as soon as I feel the cramps I take it. I have 2 heating pads (thankyou mall) that I place on my lower abdomen and between my inner thighs o: Calming your breathing and not hyperventilating from crying are helpful. Yesterday I left school because I had cramps that bad, so I just laid in bed, crying which made the pain much worse than it needed to be. Something else helpful is to not focus on the pain, I noticed that music is somewhat helpful. Also being warm, drinking water, exercise, and wii fit are all helpful o: I wish you all luck, Power through it, and most of all? Death to Mother Nature<3
Paige

I am 31, have 3 kids and just recently have had my tubes tied. I have discovered that my cramps are MUCH worse then they have been in the last 15 years. I am doubled over in pain. sick to my stomach, and my leg goes numb. With 3 kids it is hard to take anything to help me rest.I will definatly try some of these. thank you. Do any of you have this issue too. Were your cramps worse after the tubal?
chicka

Any tea helps me cope with severe cramps. Ibphropheran, Advil or Nuprin helps as well, if the pain still does not go away. Excercise is another proven effective way to make the painful cramps go away.

Hope this helps ladies !
Essy

I agree with most of these methods,.. personally I down Ibobrufen the moment I feel the first spot. But don’t waste good rice. Take a small water bottle, fill it with hot water and wrap a towel around it. Then tuck it in your PJs and curl up into the fetal position. Try to be still and hopefully you will drift away to the most peaceful sleep. If you gotta work, take the Ibobrufen before the pain starts,.. and maybe four hours after that depending on your pain.
Cristina

I’m 12 years old, and on the 1st of may , I got my first period. It didnt hurt at all. But this is now my 5th period, and it’s giving me bad cramps! I take at LEAST 3 baths a day , and then a shower , but in my baths I put some lemon juice, sea salt, and I lay in it for about 20 minutes. It works for maybe an hour, and then comes back! I’m sitting here in unbareable pain :’l
Crystal

I’m 17 and I’ve been having my period since I was 11. My cramps have been so bad that I’ve had to come home from school at least once every month because of it. I always get horrible disabling cramps, nausea (which almost always leads to vomiting), loose stool and I usually over-heat my self. Honestly, the best thing I have found to relieve cramping is a hot water bottle or pad on my lower abdominal region or in between my legs. I usually take Midol, but I may be rethinking that after reading some of these comments. Sometimes though, none of that works so the only way I can find relief is actually throwing up. I’ve also tried having an orgasm and it usually works very well. Now I’m looking for something (almost like a heat wrap) that I can take to school (discretely under my cloths or something) so I don’t always have to leave in the middle of the day. Any suggestions?
Tasha Alexandria François

I am an example of the extreme end we learn about in health class. I was 11 when I got my period for the 1st time. Since then 8-9 days of every month. I remember my parents being up with me in the middle of the night as I cried because medicine and the heating pad weren’t helping. Desperate, my father gave me his prescription pain killers. They knew that couldn’t happen again and took me to the doctor. Tough he lacked tact, his advice helped me make it 27. LOL.

Ibuprofen is for muscle pain. Don’t take 6 at a time like I used to or you will have liver and stomach issues. Exercise not only gives endorphins but increases blood flow and shorten ones period. Hot showers relax muscles. When using a heating pad, put it against your lower back. Your spine is connected all the nerves. Breath long controlled breaths. He pointed out that cramps and contractions are the same motion.

All this they still hurt. I work full time. My advice to everyone dealing with these terrible cramps. We are women and the pain is not fair. But you have to have resolve to overcome and not let it hold you back. No boss or boyfriend will ever really get it. That being said, I can’t wait to try the natural remedies suggested.
Mikayla

Hey ladies! So I’m 15 and just started my period last night and right now these cramps are killing me I have a family history of severe menstrual cramping. I play sports all year long and usually that really helps, but at the moment I’m in between seasons and these are the worst cramps ever! I’ve been taking midol as directed and it only works for a little bit. And during school I can’t just go take a bubble bath to make them go away. Any tips for something that would work for a long period of time? :/
keira

Hi ladies and young girls. yes we have the solution to reduce without having tablets.consult SB GROUP, they provide proper home remedy for period cramps. It has worked for me and also worked for my sister. pain has been reduced. only problem you will face is you have to fill SB GROUP
form. there fees is small amount but it has worked . its purely herbal medicine.go for it, instead of having pain every month. you will find SB GROUP mailing address in Diabetes related blogs. lot of people are benefiting.
zakain

Try ANGELICA HERB boil with water and chicken 2 times a month before ur mensus
I SWEAR it helped me a lot
Mug

I have no idea what’s the point of telling when you started having cramps. I mean, seriously?

Anyway, I’m kind of grumpy because of them right now, so I’m sorry.

I’m going to try to do what you’ve said later, but for now this is what works for me:

-A big cold ice cream
Mug

I have no idea what’s the point of telling when you started having cramps. I mean, seriously?

Anyway, I’m kind of grumpy because of them right now, so I’m sorry.

I’m going to try to do what you’ve said later, but for now this is what works for me:

-A big cold ice cream, my favourite dessert. Probably your favourite in anything will help, that explaining why it helps me instead of making me feel bad.

- A warm drink that isn’t coffee (tea, water, milk or even hot chocolate)

-While on my desk, putting my chin on the table for a couple of minutes

-Putting something warm on your belly.

Now, medicine and stuff do work for me, but it takes HOURS… so I would rather take something warm before.

Also, I have been doing regular exercise for half a month and it doesn’t seem to help. Exercising now is almost impossible, because it makes cramps come back again.
missiB

Heat a glass of milk along with a shotof whiskey. It will relax your muscles and relieve pain.
oddball

Hi fellow sufferers!

I too am one of the “lucky” women who get debilitating cramps once a month. I was a late bloomer, and my first few periods I thought well this isn’t too bad what is the fuss about….then I received my first cramps with it. Let’s just say I do not resemble the women dancing in the tampon commercials by any means.

A lot of you mention using a heating pad. It personally makes mine worse. Going outside on a winter’s day (and I hate cold) makes mine less painful. I missed school days, and work was unbearable. It still is.

Some things that may help other oddballs like me is advil. I cant take anything but advil to make the pain to be tolerable. Calling up your man and having a conversation gets your mind off the pain, especially if he makes you laugh. I had terrible cramps earlier and reading this I realized my mind was busy and the cramps lessened. Try a good book.

Another trick while waiting for advil to kick in is to sit propped up in fetal position and don’t move for a while. That was the one trick I learned way back then. Of course doing that at work or school, or with children might not work so well.

I also when it gets too painful to the point of crying, gently pinch the skin of the area and gently pull away from my body. It only lasts 5 secs or so but hey its 5 secs of heaven. Sometimes I think my skin gets too tight making undue pressure on things.

Hang in there! And don’t say have a happy period…there is no such thing!
Debbi

I have suffered severe cramps since the beginning, but recently found that I would crave leafy green veggies a day or two before my period. Then I began to notice that if I ate those leafy green veggies, I would have little or no cramping at all. And if I never got around to them, my cramps were back in full force. Lesson: Salads, esp. caesar, broccoli, and other leafy greens help immensely.
vanillacutie

I always use these methods to stop my cramps and anxiety
1. Heating Pad
2. Midol pm or Pamprin
3. Go for a light jog to get endorphins going
4. Eat banana
5. Bubble bath
A day or two before my period I start taking the midol just one a day so it doesnt hit me too bad with pain
Beani

Aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs tend to decrease bleeding during periods if u take them so, they will do good for ur pain but at the same time will decrease ur flow. Acetaminophen is a better option, that could be taken safely. There are few preparations available over-the-counter having combination of acetaminophen and caffeine, which are good, as caffeine helps in reducing water retention in body(which causes tingling and pins and needles sensations in extremeties) that is a pre menstrual feature due to progesterone( a female hormone). Taking warm milk, boiled egg, milk having dried dates boiled in it works for menstrual cramps. Hot-compresses with water bottle is also a good option.
Dee

Drinking Malta or regular Coke at room temperature really works!
NATZ

Beetroot with ginger.blend them both together and drink a week before the period and also you can drink some when the cramps starts
auntflosBFF

Someone mentioned pickle juice… some NFL athletes swear by pickle juice to relieve calf and muscle cramps. It just makes good sense that this would work.

If your husband is up for it, sex is the best remedy. When the big O hits, it’s like everything relaxes. Not just for kinky freaks in the bedroom, girls!!!
Moley

Hi . I am 14 yrs old and I got admitted 16 time in hospital cos of pain.I am not joking . my case was very serious which made My aunt pushed me to consult one SB Group ,who treats diabetes and blood pressure in India. It is called SB group. My aunt had visited SB in India and she still manages to get herbal medicine for her diabetes.I was very lucky to manage to chat with SB group assistant. After 2 days, as this stupid assistant had asked me to come on line and have word with MR SB himself, so after 2days I managed to chat with this guy MR.SB. He is joker. He asked me few stupid questions related to my urine and stool. later he asked me to get elder person on chat line. My aunt had word with his SB( joker). later don’t know what happened. My aunt went to store and got few herbs as advised by SB. I had medicine regularly for 24 days and to my surprise this month cramp was just 20% or 30%. I can easily walk. herbal medicines have worked wonders. According to SB my pains and cramps will reduce 95%. its only toxins inside body . Better consult this Joker in SB group. his charges are very nominal. when my pains can reduce, which needed 4 injections daily,. I hope every one pains can reduce by this SB GROUP. But herbal medicine are very bitter in taste.
Sharon

3 caps of Macadim daily, lay off estrogenic foods like oats, wheat, dairy, rice all these are excessively high and look on the net for other estrogen dominant foods, I suffered the severest form of PMS, PMDD all my life including severe insomia (1 hr sleep max). I bought a Lady Care Magnet and vuala I have been free of insomnia (now sleep 8 – 10 hrs), PMS, PMDD for 2 years. If I eat any of the above on a regular basis it starts to come back. I tried every other remedy and other makes of DIM and all were rubbish so don’t cheat yourself, you are worth it to be free.
Lolly

i found what works for me and a few of my friends is a bar one chocolate and coke topped with two mybulen capsules i know caffeine is not good but it seriously helps.I have a spastic colon so i know all about pain and period pain is right next to the best of them just try it u may feel a bit hyper but it works…..seriously what do you have to lose
Mariam

I am 14, had my period since age 12…Actually, when I first got my period, i didn’t even realize i had it! But that is a story I won’t go into.

Oh, the joy and beauty of being a woman!

We are the reason there are still people around. Itt is through our pain and our suffering that the rest of the world can truly be. And the grace and will of god, of course.

I was going through some really horrid mestrual pain in the middle of studying Math for my Wednesday final and I decided not to take a tablet of Ibuprofen and try a home remedy instead. I found this website and i swear, the tips given by readers were better than those by the actual website.

My mum suggests some green/mint tea which really helps ease the pain. Also, the popcorn really worked wonders, but have it unsalted. For safety measures.

Also, embrace the fact that this pain is good pain. Or rather, it is a necessary pain that needs to be accepted. Listen to some music. Any of your favourite songs will do.

Personally, I have a “period song” It’s Tourniquet by Evanescence, but this time, it didn’t work because of my hightened stress for the finals.

Accept this pain. It really can be liberating to come to grips with how awfully necessary this pain is. And always think: “Labour is going to be waaaaaaay worse”

Good luck overcoming the cramps.

Witewolf87

I can not possibly disagree with what you said anyone than I do now. Pain is not necessary at all and we don’t have to accept it. Anyone that says that have no idea at all, and it just makes me incredibly upset. Also, not all women want to give birth or have children, there is no reason to have these miserable, painful cramping and bleeding for them (including me!).

Pheonix Witch

On top of that, periods may also get worse after having a baby. Mine actually shortened from my normal 4-5 days, which weren’t really bad as far as cramping or anything. (I would just be thirsty and hungry all of the time.) Now, they only last 1-3 days, but my cramps have gotten so bad that I have trouble standing. On top of that, I’ve had trouble with getting sick to my stomach and unable to keep anything down. Being a woman sucks at this point in the month! LOL

Vanisha

Drink lot of water..
Dnt eat chinese food..dnt eat fud which generates 2 much heat in ur body. Do streching excercises..have a nice hot shower…tak a rest..sprayn perfume on naval also helps..drink green tea..n eat vegetables and fruits…
AREYONA

okay im 13 years old , and i know PERIODS suck but we all have to go through em , i found that eating bananas help , and also a hot water bottle right where t eh pain is , and drinking tea hope this Helps
Gloria

I have endometriosis and IBS, every month I feel like I am going to
give birth for 3 days and I have very painful cramps. I lose a lots of blood and sometimes I get very anemic to the point that I have to be very careful with leukemia. The only medicine that helps me out is EXCEDRIN and I feel better in 5 minutes. I will start avoiding red meat, sodas, and diary foods, because that is the cause of my cramps. Drink a lots of water and excercise. Thank you to all the ladies that gave some tips and I will try them too. I hope you get well. :0)
Jessi

I have had severe menstrual cramps since I was 11 years old. I’m 21 now, and I still wake up in the middle of the night due to severe cramping. I actually wound up getting ill in school due to the pain, and I have passed out due to it before. I find that Midol does not work,but I have found Ibuprofen does work wonders for me and so does laying/sitting with a heating pad on my lower abdomen and legs. If your not a fan of the pills, just drink water or warm teas, the ginger trick does work so does cinnamon.
brenda

I guess I will be the one to say it the best thing for server cramps is to sit in a hot ass bath smoke a fatty bowl of chronic and drink some hot peppermint tea and take a nap.
Nina

I am 13 and to help with cramps i usually heat up some chicken or beef bouillon cubs that normally helps for me
Elise

I use a product called React-heat. Just go to reactice.com and read about it. (react heat is better for cramps than react ice). What I do: get a dime size amount. Rub in a circular motion on stomach where you are feeling the cramps at. wait 2-3 minutes and it actually makes your stomach feel good!! It really does work. I also take 3 pills of menstrual magic. Also I noticed that instead of laying down to make the cramps go away, get up an move around. It feels better than sitting.
Mandy

I am 14 and on my period right now. Laying down with a rice sock thing and taking midol seems to work for me. Sleeping doesn’t work for me because I can never really sleep alot when I’m on my period. My cramps are really painful and I always want to go to sleep but can’t. Any suggestions for something to put me to sleep?
me

I’m dying, (( i cant handle this pain. :’(
me

im going to eat a bannana and drink a chamomile tea…hope it helps ….
Sarahthesaur

One thing I know works for me, is an advil (every 4 to 6 hours) like it says, it really helps me so so much, Without it I don’t think I could function or even go to School. I’m 15, going on 16, and I’ve had my period since i was about 10, and I don’t think I got cramps until…6th or 7th grade. But other than taking the Advil, I like to lay down on my bed, reading a good book and just taking my mind off my cramps.
My time started today so I’ll try doing some of ya’ll tips! but I have a question: Is it normal to get cramps before your period and during?
Alli

I can’t even move so there is no way in heck i’m going to get up and exercise. So here are some things that helped ease my pain today…
-Hot Tea and lots of smart water:)
-Warm bubble bath
-Comfy sweats
-MIDOL
-Light stretching
-Peppermint oil rubbed on the abdomen- it helps relax your muscles
-Heat pack/Rice or bean bag ( Ive been using this all day, it has saved my life!)
And the best one:
-Chocolate and a good movie!

Dianne

I LOVE how you emphasized MIDOL!!!!!!

Sasha

It is also recomended to sit on a bathtub fill up with hot water
CatSterling

Good Afternoon Ladies. I’ve just got done crying from my own cramps, but I do have a few things that help me. Laying propped on your elbows belly down in the bath (Using your knees to make your stomach not touch the floor) helps a bit, as well as distracting yourself. If you have a net book or la top they get pretty warm, use your belly as a table! Video games help distract me, and having the rumble feature never made dying so much more fun. I sat in the hospital for 5 hours last night due to cramps, they prescribed Ibprofen, and gave me one, I was giddy a few moments after taking it! Power to us women, stick together, and help us through what men pretend to understand. For men believe they are almighty, they believe they are strong, but we endure the pain month after month, we endure the birth of the child, they would give in much easier. So stand together hand in hand and help your fellow woman.
Ash

Hi, I am 20 years old and I have been dealing with severe cramps for years. I started my period when I was 8 years old with some dull cramping. I started this young because I have a tumor in my pituitary gland and my thyroid is out of whack. When I reached my teens, the pain was worse with every period. I vomit, pass out, can’t walk, get severely anemic, and chest pains due to being anemic. My menstrual blood also pours out of me. I go through roughly around 10 to 12 tampons a day for the first 3 to 4 days. I have found that exercise helps me with the pain and bleeding. I have also found that eating healthier foods and not fast food helps a ton with the pain. I also take 2 Advil, but then after 2 hours with that in my system, I take 1 Tylenol, and after 2 hours I take 2 more Advil and i keep repeating this all day. This way I keep switching it up and there is always a pain reliever in my system. Also I spend a good amount of the time laying down with a heating pad and massaging the areas of my cramping. This might sound weird but it really has helped me. I hope you all find this useful!
Sync_thru

peanut butter, soy milk or other sources of protein help a lot

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