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Over the last couple of months my cramps have gotten worse and worse, to the point where I can barely walk. This is a very big problem because sometimes I can't even get out of bed the pain is so bad. The only thing that seems to work is 3 ibuprofen, a very warm heating pad, and sleep - all together. This is fine for weekends and nights, but I need something that will help during the long run, and most of all at school. I don't want my period to stop me from living my daily life. If possible, please also recommend something to help a rather heavy flow. Thank you!
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I'm 16 about to be 17, and my cramps are really bad. Its to the point were I cry in the middle of the night and don't want to go anywhere. I take menstrual pills for the cramps and sometimes it works but sometimes it doesn't. When it doesn't I feel this horrible pain in my stomach. I get really emotional, and cry. It hurts so bad, I can't even explain the pain. Any suggestions?
July 13, 2016 - 11:22pmThis Comment
Hello Anonymous,
Consider scheduling an appointment with a gynecologist, who might prescribe birth control pills to help relieve the painful premenstrual symptoms. I would have the horrible stomach pain checked out soon.
Maryann
July 14, 2016 - 8:47amThis Comment
I'm in soooo much pain right now and my naproxen tablets are what I use to get rid of my cramps and what reduces my blood flow but unfortunately there is no more left so I don't know what to take but usually Naproxen works reallllyyyy well for me
July 3, 2016 - 9:00amThis Comment
Hello Anonymous,
If taking Naproxen relieves your pain, just buy another bottle.
Maryann
July 14, 2016 - 8:48amThis Comment
Just got my period again and I thought my cramps weren't gonna be that bad this time, but they slowly getting more painful now. The thing that really sucks is that my gag reflex is really strong and I can't just swallow some pills, neither can I drink them. I'm in so much pain right now, I'm glad that I'm not one of those girls who gets sick during her period, but I do get really bad cramps.
July 3, 2016 - 6:38amThis Comment
Hey I'm 17 almost 18, my period cramps get really bad to the point where I cry and can't move, I'm currently on my period and currently crying because they are that bad.
Anyways to help
July 2, 2016 - 4:19amI take antibiotics that my doctor has given me, I also have a hot water bottle on my stomach, I have done everything to stop the pain but nothing works
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I'm 15 and I'm currently laying in bed in so much pain. I've taken so much medicine and I've tried sleeping I've woken up because of the pain. I currently have a heating pad on my stomach but it's not working!! The pain is so bad and I'm so tired but I just can't go to sleep! Please help
January 2, 2016 - 2:18amThis Comment
Try drinking some pills for it, lay down on your house sofa with your legs more up then the rest of your body, do a few walks all over your house.
I am 15, I am actually on my period, I have drinked 3 pills and it haven't really help, it just get worst, but, walking around my house and liying on the sofa with my legs up is kinda redusing the pain, maybe it helps.
I haven't sleep either, or eat cause when I am on my period everything makes me throw up.
I know I am really late, but I hope it helps you and others.
Good luck!
June 17, 2016 - 3:55amThis Comment
I have just turned 16, and recently i have had tremendous cramps in my stomach due to periods. I take paracetamol, have warm baths and put hot water bottles on my tummy, however it doesnt help. So i decided to go to the doctors and rhey prescribed me with mefenamic acid tablets, but that doesnt help. Any other suggestions??
December 29, 2015 - 3:58pmThis Comment
Go to hospital and take some injection specially prescribed for cramps
June 11, 2016 - 7:11pmThis Comment