cramps from hell

[annabelletx]

ladies i need some help. . .

. . .having cramps from hell, can't remember them ever being this bad. feel like curling up in a ball and dying. i have tried meds, heating pad, working out (helps sometimes), long hot showers. seems like nothing is working.

any ideas?!

 

[dirty~d~]

Pamprine usually works for me. I wish I could help you out chica. Cramps suck!!!

 

[jenscats5]

I have a prescription for Naproxen for such purposes.....

However, I have noticed that since increasing my protein & calcium intake, my cramps have not been as bad.....Took a few mos. to "kick in" but now, while they are still there, are more manageable...

 

[Raina]

My dr has me take 4 advil. I'm usually a little bit more comfy laying on my side curled up in fetal position. Isn't it a blast to be a woman sometimes?

I'm sorry you feel icky though. I hope you feel better.

 

[velvett]

Motrin and some nookie in the shower.

 

[annabelletx]

have tried advil and motrin, not helping, will be sleeping on my side, does seem to help with some of the pain. don't know if bbf would go for the sex in the shower. i have heard that it helps some. but thanks for all the help. only a few more days of hell to go.

 

[lil'tangerine]

I hear ya about the cramps...I've had some nasty ones for the past 2 days...which is unusual for me. I usually don't have any prementrual crap go on...well other than complete BITCHINESS! It sucks being a girl...I've been using a hot pack, but I hear masturbating helps relieve the pain from cramps! Give it a try...hope ya feel better.

 

[annabelletx]

I hear ya about the cramps...I've had some nasty ones for the past 2 days...which is unusual for me. I usually don't have any prementrual crap go on...well other than complete BITCHINESS! It sucks being a girl...I've been using a hot pack, but I hear masturbating helps relieve the pain from cramps! Give it a try...hope ya feel better.

hope you do too! by the way men suck since they don't have to go through stuff like this or child birth, of course don't think they could handle it.

 

[Puddles]

I take a muscle relaxant and it works better than anything else. Think about it, monthly cramps are from the muscles cramping up, if you take a muscle relaxant, they don't tense up and cause pain. Pain relievers are helpful but they only mask the problem, muscle relaxants actually prevent the muscles from cramping up in the first place. I usually start cramping just a few hours before my period starts. If I don't take a muscle relaxant I am litterally bedridden once the cramps start. Skellaxin is my favorite. I got my doctor to prescribe them for me specifically for period cramps. I also used to get leg cramps just a few days before my period started, especially at night when I was in bed and the med worked wonders at that time too. Skellaxin isn't as strong as some other muscle relaxants so if my cramps are really bad I double up. I like it being milder though because other muscle relaxants make me dopey and I can't work well when I take them.

 

[jenny27]

i think i've heard that taking calcium helps...not positive. also i take diurex for my symptoms (i call them my crazy pills bc they help keep me from killing someone) also masterbation might help.