Comments on: I was wondering if anyone had any remedies for menstual cramps?

By: buscemiclint

buscemiclint — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:12:25 +0000

yes, A – my husbands Johnson in my mouth, or if he’s not home than a B – giant Hershey bar. Both make me feel better. If you are in a comitted relationship do choice A, if not, do choice B.

By: a heart so big

a heart so big — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:12:25 +0000

heating pad.

By: witchy woman in Ohio

witchy woman in Ohio — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:12:25 +0000

need to go to doctor first of all naproxen and heating pad and coffee sometimes helps check out the over the counter pain medication for pain and cramps and bloating

By: ldygdva757

ldygdva757 — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:12:25 +0000

ok jack ass with the kick answer. try 3 aleeve and a heating pad. Had the same trouble but didnt let up until after I had my kids. Not saying to go and do that but that other method should work or a really hot shower. or talk to your Dr and he might give you a muscle relaxer.

By: nurserenae

nurserenae — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:12:25 +0000

I had the same thing and I had to go on the birth control pill to alleviate the symptoms. I tried everything prior to that. Now all I need is a midol the first day and a heating pad but that is it I do not vomit and I used to have constant pain for my whole period and could not leave the bed.

By: dryheatdave

dryheatdave — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:12:25 +0000

Pregnancy ?

By: p4mela

p4mela — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:12:25 +0000

I’ve had friends with similarly excruciating pain and they’ve all said that going on the birth control pill helped them. It was recommended by their doctor to help regulate their cycles and it helped immensely.

As for me, when I have trouble I lay with my back on the floor (on the carpet so it’s not too hard or soft) and hug my knees against my chest (like the fetal position but you’re not laying on your side.) I try to press my entire spine into the ground and it seems to help relieve some of the pain.

If this doesn’t help I usually resort to taking Ibuprofen.

By: twowords

twowords — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:12:25 +0000

I was told by a few experienced older women, that using a cap or two of creme de menthe in coffee, hot cocoa, whatever helps. So I tried it, and was impressed with the results. It does help the cramping, very much.

Cheers.

By: pureelements

pureelements — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:12:25 +0000

Your symptoms sound very severe. I would check with a doctor to make sure everything is sound physically.

Menstrual cramps and problems are worse when we eat the foods we crave at that time. Fats, sugars, salts. Also watch out for preservatives in packaged foods. All these things will make you tremendously more miserable than you would be if you hadn’t eaten them. I know it’s hard but try to remember to eat as much whole, healthy food as you can at this time. It will truly make a difference.

Occasionally I forget to take care with the food I eat and when the cramps come I take a time released Valerian Root capsule or two depending on the severity of pain. I had leg pain for many years with my period and sometimes the Valerian Root would help it. I found a Natures Cortisol Formula that I took every day and I no longer have the leg cramps.

If you exercise regularly that should help relieve some of this also. Walking is excellent. Just really try to watch your diet. We are so delicate at this time of the month and things are so easily thrown out of balance if we are not careful with what we are fueling our body with. Good luck.

By: natalie!

natalie! — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:12:25 +0000

When I’m in pain i take ibuprofen.
But when my medicine is temporarily out, i eat a slice of lemon before eating anything else.
It’s nasty, but about 10 mins later some of the pain is gone
( and i leg it to the pharmacy!)