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How to get rid of REALLY bad period pain?

By March 7, 2010 - 12:47pm
 
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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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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

I am 18 and have suffered from cramps since i can remember. I have also been prescribed mefenamic acid but it doesnt help. The one thing i have found to help recently is naproxen tablets which you can get from the doctors, they are an anti-inflammatary so they will reduce the cramping pain. One thing i know helps a lot of people, is drinking milk! Its abit of an odd one and im not sure why nor how it works but its definatly one to try!

March 22, 2016 - 7:34am
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

Try doing small amounts of stretching and walking at regular intervals during the day. Whatever exercise you choose to do it shouldn't be too strenuous and you should feel comfortable doing it so try finding some form of exercise that you like doing. Also you should continue to do all of the other things that you have been doing. Hope this helps good luck :)

March 3, 2016 - 3:41pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

Try two aleves with one cetamol that works wonders for me.I also take one probiotics to help with my stomach upsets and nausea.

February 16, 2016 - 8:23pm
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Anonymous

I'm on my period right now, I'm 15. The pain is absolutely unbearable, I have tried everything, and nothing helps. I was recently sick with flu like symptoms, and I'm still throwing up and the pain is not helping at all. I really need them to go away, I have work and school, this keeps me from doing my normal activities.

September 26, 2015 - 12:28am
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i get really bad cramps... i started my period today, the first few days are usually the worst... i tryed some medication for them but that isnt working, i dont have a heating pad so i use a hot water bottle, im using the water bottle now but that isnt working either, i have school tomorrow and i dont know how to get rid of these cramps! I want to get back to my normal active life, so does anyone have any suggestions? Im going to be 12 in a month by the way...

September 20, 2015 - 11:22am
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

Try walking around your house, keeping you legs elevated, sit-ups, go for a jog, eat bananas , try an energy drink (Not the ones loaded with sugars like the Monsters) , warm up a blanket or towel in the dryer and then curl up in it, apply pressure to wherever your cramps are located for 10 seconds - repeat until the pain goes away, take a hot bath (Warmer than usually) , distract yourself by singing a song or by drawing a picture, crying also usually helps alot. You could of course take some pain killers, Tylenol, advil, alieve, anything that is for menstrual cramps. Hope this helps!

January 11, 2017 - 11:19am
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Hi guys I'm on my period right now and I'm feeling so much pain and I don't now how to stop it it hurts really bad I can't walk on even sit up straight so please if you have any cures please tell me For your information I'm 11 thank you for reading

August 20, 2015 - 5:20pm
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

Ice cream always helps me or something dairy, try a hot water bottle while your drinking something warm that helps too and try and take pain killers I try everything too sometimes it gets that bad I have to lie on my back and put my legs up!
Hope this helps you

May 19, 2016 - 11:22am
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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

Hey sweetie, sorry to hear about your pain. I first began experiencing my severe cramps at your age, and although I'd like to tell you they get better with age, they really don't. It's been eight years, and I'm currently at the same point I was almost a decade ago. My suggestion is to see your doctor IMMEDIATELY. I know at your age it can be super embarrassing to talk to anyone, especially a doctor, about this, but pain this severe can be a sign of something more dangerous. Don't be alarmed- remember that the key to getting through this is to have a support system and to learn to relax. I'd suggest taking up meditation, in addition to 3 or 4 Ibuprofin pills and a heating pad at the second to highest setting possible. Even though you may want to be alone through this, it's vital to have people around letting you know that you're absolutely not alone, and this is something that you just have to go through. You also might want to have a sit-down with your school nurses and your parents, and let them know that until something can be done about this, you'll need certain allowances at school during your period. Once your period is regular, work out a schedule with them for you to come down and medicate first thing in the morning and halfway through the day. They will inform your teachers that you may need to be excused at any point, and will have a heating pad on hand for you if you need it. And always remember- this is key, really- to start taking your pills the DAY BEFORE your cycle is set to start. Ibuprofin is a blood thinner, and it will ensure that you're flushed out and prepped by the time your cycle starts. Bear in mind that none of this means you should skip seeing your doctor: that should come first, and so should any advice that they give you.

August 28, 2015 - 1:06pm
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Ive had these really awful cramps since 1:00 am and it is now 7:40 am i am unable to sleep ive taken pills but they didn't work i cant barely walk let alone lay down in bed ive thrown up twice im never like this when I have cramps that im almost in tears

August 13, 2015 - 11:41pm
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