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Kate D
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Kate D asked in HealthWomen's Health · 1 decade ago

What's a good treatment for bad cramps?

Sometimes when I get my period, I suffer these horrible stomach cramps on the first or second day. I get really constipated, sweaty, and nauseated (although I never throw up), and it feels like my ovaries are going to explode. When that happens, I don't have the energy to do anything except lie down on the floor in front of a roaring fan and moan for the next 45 minutes to an hour (which is about how long my cramps usually last before I'm able to get up and move around again -- and then I usually shiver for several hours because I spent so much time in front of the fan!)

I'm in college and have already missed two days of school because my cramps got so bad. I realize they could last for a lot longer, but dang it, I've got better things to do with my time than writhe on the floor

in the throes of agony from cramps. Pamprin didn't work very well for me. Advil works a little better, but sometimes I still get bad cramps, even when I'm taking it. Likewise, when I'm on my period, I try to drink water frequently to keep from getting too constipated. But that doesn't always work, either.

Does anybody here know of a (relatively inexpensive, safe) medicine that might be more effective at preventing bad cramps than Advil? Are there lifestyle changes (i.e. changes in diet or specific exercises) that can help prevent those cramps? Have any alternative therapies (i.e. acupuncture) or home remedies been known to treat or prevent severe cramps in women?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Tylenol is recommended for cramps & pains.

    But sometimes, even a heat pad or hot water bottle on your stomach can help ease the pain. Hope this helps you & i hope you feel better soon!

    ~ Stephanie. =)

  • 5 years ago

    i get horrible cramps too. I get anemic when im on my period so i take a little pill of iron and it help tremendously! i also keep a heat pad on my belly, sit in a comfortable position and SLEEEEEP! midol is great for mild cramps but its no match for what i feel, and if you feel how i do then im sorry :( you'll feel better soon though.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Ok. this happens to my sister one time she was throwing up and she was on the ground like screaming because she said it hurt so bad and all this stuff i felt bad for her and she took all these pills and my mom found out that Tylenol and ib profin or whatever HELP a lot!! and heating pads do help to.

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