menstrual cramps that are almost unbearable!?

Unless you have a problem like endometriosis you should be able to prevent cramps, it's just a case of discovering the cause and finding the best method - which means you have to do a little research along with some testing to see what works, a few ideas...

Avoid painkillers if you can, but if you need them use Ibuprofen or Aspirin - research proved anti-inflammatory's work best for cramps. Cell salts are a good alternative to painkillers and tend to work better too, when you get cramps take them every 5-10 minutes until the pain stops.

Clary Sage oil (dilute in carrier oil) - rubbed into your tummy it works better than painkillers, plus supports estrogen production and acts on pituitary gland to prevent cramps.

Diet is a big deal, get a balanced diet with foods rich in essential fatty acids and low in refined sugars, refined carbohydrates and hydrogenated fats, avoid foods that make you bloated such as salty foods, and some find dairy, caffeine and soy cause problems.

Vitamins will help; omega 3, flaxseed oil (approx. 500Mg 2-4 times a day), B vitamin complex with 100mg of vitamin B6, Magnesium (100mg every 2 hours during menstruation), and vitamin E in d-alpha tocopherol form (50mg 3 times a day) - also increase calcium, iron and potassium.

Excercise, anything to stretch abdomen and improve breathing, even just getting onto the floor and stretching yourself out, or nice slow relaxing breathing will help, this video shows great yoga postures for cramps - http://www.videojug.com/film/yoga-postures-for-men...

Acupressure, I'm not talking about going to a professional (although this may be helpful, chiropractic care may also help you prevent cramps too), if you know the right points you can do this anywhere, this video shows what points to use - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afYHM9y4lJY

Masturbation or sex is good exercise, relaxing, and improves circulation, plus during your periods you're more easily aroused so masturbation and sex can be a lot more enjoyable :)

Herbal teas, in particular yarrow, lemon balm, black haw, chamomile, red raspberry, wild strawberry, valerian, and raspberry leaf all help - my foster daughter swears by raspberry leaf. Try the Chinese medicine Bupleurum (xiao yao wan) you take 3-4 tablets 4 times a day a few weeks periods. Also take Evening Primrose oil or Black Cohosh capsules or Chaste Tree tincture daily to regulate hormones to help prevent cramps.

Don't use tampons, they're widely known as a major contributing factor to cramps as by absorbing fluids they're essentially tugging on vaginal walls, chemicals may cause allergy adding to discomfort, and they can expand into your cervix. Use pads for now and consider a menstrual cup in the future; cups are safer, cleaner, more reliable and more convenient than tampons, but also they're known for lessening and preventing cramps.

Have a bath, it will help you relax and improve circulation, it also can have added benefits of making you feel cleaner, getting some 'you time', time to breathe (breathing exercises help you relax), and add a few drops of essential oil for aromatherapy too.

Improve your attitude towards menstruation, women are constantly bombarded with negative messages about menstruation and rarely hear about the positives of menstruation. This effects how you feel about menstruation and how you experience menstruation - research shows if you have a positive attitude not only are you more likely to learn more thus be able to deal better with menstruation, but that menstrual problems are lessened.

If all else fails see a doctor, get tests to see if there is an underlying cause as well as investigating yourself possible causes and treatments. If everything seems okay then ask for an anti-inflammatory drug such as Mefenamic acid to block the the synthesis of prostaglandin F2 alpha, a hormone responsible for cramps, you take these 3 times a day for the first 4 days of your period and they will help cramps better than any other prescription medication.

Avoid hormonal birth control, this stopps periods all together (the bleeding you do get withdrawal bleeding not menstruation) - at best this may hide the problem, not treat it. This will also lessen your ability to care for sexual health, risk side-effects, prevent positives of your cycle and may effect breast and bone development.

When you feel the cramps coming, try doing stretches that will make that area looser. You could try sit ups, crunches. Touching your toes (while sitting down) may help too. If they come at school, etc just breathe in and out through your nose and try to get through it, going to the bathroom when needed. Also, if your at school, tell your teacher you don't feel good (just say your tummy hurts and you want to go to the nurse) and then tell the nurse(hopeully a girl!) about what is really happening. She will probably let you lie down and then you can ask if she has crackers(salt can help sometimes or just eating anything might!) You may ask her if you can have extra pads(just in case) and also ask her for a hot rag. If any of that doesn't help, try taking 1 advil for 1 day(right before school) or take it when the cramps start up. I hope I've helped! :)

well...idk. I usually get really bad cramps when my period first starts every month. Usually an advil helps, and then i take another one when i feel the cramps coming again. heating pads work for me too, and sometimes a nice hot bath soothes the pain. and if your mom takes all the advil, i would try getting a little pill container so you can still have some with you.

There really is nothing to say. This is normal for EVERY SINGLE GIRL. Keep doing what youre doing(taking medicine/heating pads). Thats all you CAN really do. Its hard for every girl. And youre 14 and already having sex? If youre not it makes no sense to take birth control when youre not sexually active. BTW, if you are sexually active, be sure to have your partner use a condom and......you should wait till youre a bit older. 14 is kind of young, no actually VERY young. The oldest you should be having sex is like 16.

Unbearable Period Pain

A few days before you get your period, take Advil or Motrin (200 to 400mg every 6-8hrs) This will build it up in your system and help decrease your period pains. Also take it during your period. For during your period if you don't have access to Advil -- bananas do help, take bath and soak, heating pads, regular exercise, DRINK WATER, don't consume too much caffeine.. etc

You could just call your OB and see what he/she thinks. That would be the best thing to do. For all we know, the baby shifted and is descending or it's the beginning stages of labor. Could be more intense Braxton Hicks. Nobody here can tell you for sure - call your doctor.

You have to try camomile tea!! It is the best!! :) U will feel better soon.