Menstrual cramps

Jennifer23 · March 6th, 2011, 02:10 PM

Two nights ago I got terrible cramps. Finally, I started drinking a lot of water and the cramps went away. But then I had to get up to pee all the time! Is there an over-the-counter remedy that actually works? I've tried Advil, Midol, and Pamprin, but my cramps seem to still be there. Please help me out!

Jennifer23 · March 31st, 2012, 01:56 PM

I'm due for my period in a few days and I know that my cramps will be there. Should I just accept the pain or is there something out there that really works?

Jennifer23 · December 9th, 2012, 04:16 PM

So, do you have any advice for me??? My period is due around Tuesday and the cramps always come with it.

Wolf_angel · December 10th, 2012, 11:04 AM

Yes dont eat any dark greens. This makes your flow heavier. Told to me by my instructor for phlebotomy class. Drink the water. Keep hydrated. Watch what you eat sometimes that does cause more than helps on certain foods. Hugs

Jennifer23 · December 13th, 2012, 04:01 PM

Thanks, Wolfie. I am on my period now and avoiding dark greens. I also was told to take in less carbs and sugar. I do get some heavy flow days, but I'm used to dealing with that. It's the cramps . . .

Wolf_angel · December 14th, 2012, 07:13 PM

Have you seen your OB/Gyn about this? Maybe to do an ultrasound just in case. Just a thought Hugs

Jennifer23 · December 14th, 2012, 08:07 PM

I talked to my OB/gyn a couple of years ago and after my exam she said that I was fine, but some women experience worse cramps than others. Her advice to me was eat more fresh fruit and veggies, take in more fiber, drink water, exercise, and take Ibufrofen. I do all that, so I guess I'm just one of those women that get bad cramps. Well, at least my period is winding down today!

Wolf_angel · December 15th, 2012, 11:25 AM

Get a second opinion! Hugs

Jennifer23 · December 16th, 2012, 04:03 PM

My cramps weren't as bad this month. That's a good thing!

Wolf_angel · December 19th, 2012, 08:28 PM

Great! Hugs

LittleOrange · December 27th, 2012, 07:24 AM

I always take a pill with ibuprofenum in it. And you should take the pill immidiately when the cramps start otherwise it won´t work. Also, you should apply warm compress on your stomach....I´m not sure what´s it called in english....anyway there is a thing and you sip warm water in it and apply to your stomach...it´s great!

Jennifer23 · December 27th, 2012, 10:13 PM

Thanks, Orange! Your english was right on, and I do the compress thing. Where are you from?
Jen

Jennifer23 · April 6th, 2013, 07:31 PM

Hopefully my period will be gone by this Monday, but I do have cramps today.

Jennifer23 · August 19th, 2013, 03:12 PM

Guess who's due for her period tomorrow? . . .

crazymomma · August 19th, 2013, 11:35 PM

That is why I love menopause!

March 6th, 2011, 02:10 PM	#1
Jennifer23 Jennifer23 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,187	Menstrual cramps Two nights ago I got terrible cramps. Finally, I started drinking a lot of water and the cramps went away. But then I had to get up to pee all the time! Is there an over-the-counter remedy that actually works? I've tried Advil, Midol, and Pamprin, but my cramps seem to still be there. Please help me out!

December 10th, 2012, 11:04 AM	#4
Wolf_angel A survivor of chaos Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my heart is Posts: 3,147	Yes dont eat any dark greens. This makes your flow heavier. Told to me by my instructor for phlebotomy class. Drink the water. Keep hydrated. Watch what you eat sometimes that does cause more than helps on certain foods. Hugs __________________ May you walk in the shadow of the Great Spirit~To help others is a special gift we can either give or take~The more you give the more you receive~

December 14th, 2012, 07:13 PM	#6
Wolf_angel A survivor of chaos Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my heart is Posts: 3,147	Have you seen your OB/Gyn about this? Maybe to do an ultrasound just in case. Just a thought Hugs __________________ May you walk in the shadow of the Great Spirit~To help others is a special gift we can either give or take~The more you give the more you receive~

December 15th, 2012, 11:25 AM	#8
Wolf_angel A survivor of chaos Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my heart is Posts: 3,147	Get a second opinion! Hugs __________________ May you walk in the shadow of the Great Spirit~To help others is a special gift we can either give or take~The more you give the more you receive~

December 19th, 2012, 08:28 PM	#10
Wolf_angel A survivor of chaos Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my heart is Posts: 3,147	Great! Hugs __________________ May you walk in the shadow of the Great Spirit~To help others is a special gift we can either give or take~The more you give the more you receive~

March 31st, 2012, 01:56 PM	#2
Jennifer23 Jennifer23 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,187	I'm due for my period in a few days and I know that my cramps will be there. Should I just accept the pain or is there something out there that really works?

December 9th, 2012, 04:16 PM	#3
Jennifer23 Jennifer23 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,187	So, do you have any advice for me??? My period is due around Tuesday and the cramps always come with it.

December 13th, 2012, 04:01 PM	#5
Jennifer23 Jennifer23 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,187	Thanks, Wolfie. I am on my period now and avoiding dark greens. I also was told to take in less carbs and sugar. I do get some heavy flow days, but I'm used to dealing with that. It's the cramps . . .

December 14th, 2012, 08:07 PM	#7
Jennifer23 Jennifer23 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,187	I talked to my OB/gyn a couple of years ago and after my exam she said that I was fine, but some women experience worse cramps than others. Her advice to me was eat more fresh fruit and veggies, take in more fiber, drink water, exercise, and take Ibufrofen. I do all that, so I guess I'm just one of those women that get bad cramps. Well, at least my period is winding down today!

December 16th, 2012, 04:03 PM	#9
Jennifer23 Jennifer23 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,187	My cramps weren't as bad this month. That's a good thing!

December 27th, 2012, 07:24 AM	#11
LittleOrange Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 27	I always take a pill with ibuprofenum in it. And you should take the pill immidiately when the cramps start otherwise it won´t work. Also, you should apply warm compress on your stomach....I´m not sure what´s it called in english....anyway there is a thing and you sip warm water in it and apply to your stomach...it´s great!

December 27th, 2012, 10:13 PM	#12
Jennifer23 Jennifer23 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,187	Thanks, Orange! Your english was right on, and I do the compress thing. Where are you from? Jen

April 6th, 2013, 07:31 PM	#13
Jennifer23 Jennifer23 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,187	Hopefully my period will be gone by this Monday, but I do have cramps today.

August 19th, 2013, 03:12 PM	#14
Jennifer23 Jennifer23 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,187	Guess who's due for her period tomorrow? . . .

August 19th, 2013, 11:35 PM	#15
crazymomma awesome cookie lady Join Date: May 2003 Location: Leechburgh, PA Posts: 1,993	That is why I love menopause! __________________ It feels like home to me. Bonnie Rhatt