Oh,
menstrual cramps are the worst. They seriously, seriously are. For a pain that’s “normal,” (in other words, pain that doesn’t signify something being terribly wrong with your body,) they
hurt like hell: much worse than someone who doesn’t get bad cramps (your annoyingly lucky friend, every guy you will ever meet for the rest of your life as long as you live) can truly understand. The pain can be so debilitating that sometimes you end up
missing school, work, or fun social activities in favor of lying miserably on your bed, wishing you could cut out your own uterus. (Anyone who’s ever had truly bad cramps knows that’s not an exaggeration!)
The very worst thing about menstrual cramps is that they happen every single month, for the rest of your life. In other words, the future is pretty bleak if you don’t figure out an effective strategy for controlling the pain of cramps, rather than letting cramps control your life. What you need, my friend is menstrual cramps relief!
I’ve learned a lot of tricks to dealing with cramps over the years–so go to the next page to read all about them!
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I have miserable cramps every month and these are the most effective ways I have found to deal with them.
-I usually find immediate relief with a very hot bath. It doesn’t always work but I always try it.
-Not trying to be raunchy but, orgasm helps immensely. I just discovered this “cure” and it provides a TON of relief.
-Hot water with hot sauce. Sounds gross but it releases endorphins that distract your brain and make you feel good. I do this every time.
-I rub my fingers lightly over sensitive areas of my stomach and womb until I get goosebumps. I don’t know why, but this relieves pain momentarily.
-Glass after glass of water throughout.
-Leafy greens days before your period.
-Pain relievers are hit or miss. I usually take some Midol but it is caffeinated and makes me tense. Tylenol is my second choice and I take one before getting into a bath to give it some time to start working while I soak.
Try the first three for some immediate relief. Good luck, ladies.
“every guy you will ever meet for the rest of your life as long as you live”? How about no on that? I’m a transgender man and I still get painful cramps.
Heat works wonders for me, but it’s usually in the shape of my warm laptop on my stomach (really helpful when papers must be written!) or a hot water bottle. I’ll definitely have to check out those stick on pads, I usually just force through it when I have to go somewhere… it’s gotten to the point where I started crying in public from forcing myself to walk around in the pain; NOT fun.
Some tips from me would be to not eat too much, since from what I read a lot of people’s stomachs, including my own, are more sensitive when cramping. Having anything outside the range of crackers, bread and other light things lead me straight to the bathroom with cramps AND a stomach ache.
I’m thinking about getting birth control pills. Lessening the pain, and helping with acne, and the occasional mood-swing? I’m sure it has its downsides, but they sound magical to me! If anyone uses them for cramps alone, I’d love to hear how effective they are and any brand suggestions.
Here’s an article about cramping (dysmenorrhea). It mentions secondary dysmenorrhea– severe cramping due to another cause besides menstrual cycle, such as tilted uterus or uterine fibroids. If a physician hasn’t ruled out secondary dysmenorrhea, make an appointment
http://www.medicinenet.com/menstrual_cramps/article.htm
owchh im in pain right now :[ cramps are killin me
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I’m 20 and since 5 years ago I’ve been having EXCRUTIATING cramps literally I think I’d be able to handle labour pains because of it, I won’t go on the pill because I have heard bad things about it and I only take Tylenol it helps a bit but what I do is just try to force myself to fall asleep. It gets so bad sometimes I get sick, I feel hot & cold, dizzy, weak, I have to lay down for about 4-5 hours right when it starts almost every time, and then for the rest of the 5 days it’s normal. If I’m smart and not lazy, I will do a lot of strength training in my legs, but not 4 days before my period is scheduled to start, no drinking alcohol, lots of rest before I start, but if I can time it so I go to bed really late the night im supposed to start and wake up early, I will be so tired that it’s easy to make myself fall asleep when the EXCRUTIATING cramps start. I always use a heated magic bag too! Oh and don’t eat a lot the cramps arent as bad if your hungry. I think I’ll sart taking iron supplements and see if that helps cramps next month
Heat works… for a little bit. I have horrid cramps and morning sickness throughout my period. I can’t keep any food down and tea only stays in for so long. I’ve done the heat pads and they aren’t that effective anymore. I’ve gotten to the point of having to stay in bed on top of the heating pad and sleeping all day but when I have homework and quizzes and midterms and finals, that won’t work! Anything to help with the throwing up and murderous cramps besides this? I can’t take medicines either. I never know how they will react with my other medications and birth control is a no for me since it will aggravate some of my conditions. Any help at all? Or naturopathic remedies?
You get morning sickness as well? I’ve never got sick before because of my period, but I then I did, and I thought I must be actually sick! Glad I’m not the only one.
For me it pains very badly…..just lying on the bed…….people any tips???
Just dealt with it earlier!! Try a heating pad and eat a banana mashed up with milk! Then take a Tylenol and try to fall asleep