Tips to sooth BAD period pains?

[Abzii]

I get really, really bad period pains :(
Anyone know any tips to sooth them?

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[Xarea]

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[Charlie]

I've heard using a hot water bottle helps, or having a nice warm bath. Or, having some paracetamol, you could ask your doctor to give you something especially for it as I did that and it really helped.

[Cavaz]

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[Abzii]

I've heard using a hot water bottle helps, or having a nice warm bath. Or, having some paracetamol, you could ask your doctor to give you something especially for it as I did that and it really helped.

Thank you for that :) +Rep
And no thanks to those little boys who post stupid comments! You guys really do need to grow up :l Seriously.. How old are you? Like 10? I bet you don't even know what periods are

[Swearwolf]

u can take 2 paracetamol and 2 ibuprofen tablets together upto every 4 hours

[mike475]

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[Abzii]

u can take 2 paracetamol and 2 ibuprofen tablets together upto every 4 hours

Thanks :) +Rep

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[-Undiscovered]

I get these really badly. Go to the doctors, and i am going on the pill because of it. Nothing really has helped me yet, just bed rest.

[Abzii]

I get these really badly. Go to the doctors, and i am going on the pill because of it. Nothing really has helped me yet, just bed rest.

Thank you :)
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[StripedTiger]

Umm for me, i need to do things really specifically, i often end up throwing up n stuff.

parasetamol, as some have suggested already :) the past year parasetamol havn't really worked, so i;ve had to vary my medication a bit. You can get some tablets that are for cramps and period pains, so check some out at boots n stuff :)

I opened a window slightly, and i go to bed and sleep for a few hours. sometimes it takes a while cos of the pain, but you can sleep eventually.

When you wake up, you might still have a cramp but it wont be as intense, or hopefully it wont. If its time, take more tablets for it and try distracting yourself.

Often hot chocolate, or tea, or some other warm drink helps. I havn't tried hot water bottles as vampirism suggested, but warm baths usually makes me feel better :)

[,Jess,]

Hmm, I get it really bad like throwing up, passing out from the pain which sucksss.

I went to my doctor and he gave me these really strong painkillers which are amazing. I kind of take them before I feel pain or it's too late lol but they really help.

[Abzii]

Umm for me, i need to do things really specifically, i often end up throwing up n stuff.

parasetamol, as some have suggested already :) the past year parasetamol havn't really worked, so i;ve had to vary my medication a bit. You can get some tablets that are for cramps and period pains, so check some out at boots n stuff :)

I opened a window slightly, and i go to bed and sleep for a few hours. sometimes it takes a while cos of the pain, but you can sleep eventually.

When you wake up, you might still have a cramp but it wont be as intense, or hopefully it wont. If its time, take more tablets for it and try distracting yourself.

Often hot chocolate, or tea, or some other warm drink helps. I havn't tried hot water bottles as vampirism suggested, but warm baths usually makes me feel better :)


Hmm, I get it really bad like throwing up, passing out from the pain which sucksss.

I went to my doctor and he gave me these really strong painkillers which are amazing. I kind of take them before I feel pain or it's too late lol but they really help.

Thank you both SO much! +Rep tomorrow when I can :) :)

[Xarea]

I never realised how many girls have really bad pains, lol.

[Slowpoke]

I never realised how many girls have really bad pains, lol.

It's quite common to be honest; most girls at my school take time off when they have it really bad.

[edible]

It's quite common to be honest; most girls at my school take time off when they have it really bad.
Yeah, that's really true! I've stayed off when it's been really bad.

Mine arent that painful, but when they have been i've just had a warm bath, eat junk food, and rest. The hot water bottle helps too.
I cant bare to take paracetomal, because i hate any form of tablets. But sometimes when I'm on, I drink lemsips, you can get the sachet's from boots, i think. It's nice and hot and helps alot.

[Daphne,]

Go purchase some rapid period pain relief tablets and dose up
:)

[Turbanators]

Go purchase some rapid period pain relief tablets and dose up
:)

Go for something really strong, Tylex does the trick.

[Teyauna.]

I use Midol. It really helps. Not sure if they sell it everywhere but, search for it. It's really good. Stops bloating, all that.

[Zuar]

Hmm, my mate gets them really bad.
But she normally just sleeps, so sleep & druggin' up, is the best thing for it.

[CJW93]

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[x0xNessiex0x]

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[buttons]

bananas and chicken soup! :D
i never have a bath on my period :S?!!

[Wolk.]

take the pill.

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[DJ-TERRORIST]

here i found this on a site i kno its long but i read it and there are quite a few natural ways and tells u everything you need to kno.

Prevention is far better than treatment, in the case of menstrual cramps contrary to popular belief it is not something women have to suffer, most women can easily prevent menstrual cramps with some knowledge and slight lifestyle changes.

If your cramps are this bad however I would advise seeing another doctor, bare in mind most GP's are clueless about female sexual health, they have to know about a lot of different health problems and don't have much time on their hands so learning everything about female sexual anatomy and keeping up with research and alternatives cures is not an option.
Thus why it is vitally important to learn about such things yourself, if there is a medical problem then your doctor can assist with this – things such as endometriosis or cysts – many doctors will try to put you onto hormonal birth control, which is far from a positive thing, but it makes their jobs easier, don't let them have an easy time doctors are there to help you.

As for prevention and cures, all natural, here are some ideas to take into consideration;

DIET:

-Avoid salty foods and alcohol, these can increase bloating by retaining water, and so make you feel generally sluggish as well as making the cramping worse.

-Drink lots of water, this can aid in avoiding bloating. This will also help with headaches or migraines brought on by menstruation. Also adding lemon juice, a natural diuretic can decrease bloating.

-Eat your greens, and a healthy diet can make you feel a lot better at the best of times, but during menstruation it can be a good pick up and help avoid that sluggish feeling.

-Avoid foods like dairy and caffeine, generally these can cause problems for people, during menstruation this can be particularly true, many find these increase period pains.

-Avoid soy as soy products are notorious for affecting women's hormones.

-Reduce food intake before your period, this will help prevent bloating and so in turn help reduce cramps and general nasty feelings around your period.


SUPPLIMENTS:

-Cell salts, balance the mineral in the body and help the body's utilization of the
mineral from concentrations in the blood and minerals from food and supplements.

-Take more calcium, magnesium, and potassium, all of these are needed by your body to help the shedding of the lining of your uterus. Try taking instead of painkillers, or throughout your period, or even your whole menstrual cycle.

-Vitamin B complex, this helps to reduces muscle spasms, so in taking these the spasms your uterus goes through can be significantly decreased.

-Try taking herbal treatments on a daily basis such as evening primrose oil, this is commonly used to help regulate menstrual cycles that will have the knock on effect of reducing or preventing cramps.


HERBAL:

Anti-spasmodic herbal treatments are a good route to go, as are herbs that also have benefits of relaxation and benefits for the digestive system as lessen the bloating you lesser the pain. Herbal teas are best, drunk from the start of your period a few times a day, fresh herbs are always best, and you should make these teas by bringing water to the boil, but putting the herbs in while simmering – boiling can destroy some of the benefits of the herbs. If fresh tea is not an option then health stores, or even supermarkets have herbal teas, and health stores will be able to advise you on what to get, even a simple women's blend would help.

The best herbs to go for are;

-Chamomile
-Valerian
-Yarrow
-Raspberry leaf
-Peppermint
-Clove
-Cinnamon
-Lemon balm
-Black Haw
-Blessed thistle
-Wild marjoram
-Red raspberry
-Wild strawberry
-Blue cohosh - Do not use if you have high or low blood pressure or heart disease. Do not use if you have been advised not to use the pill as blue cohosh is an oestrogenic herb with estrogen-like effects.
-Dong quai - Do not use if you are at high risk of cancer or heart attacks, also do not use if you take aspirin or other blood-thinning agents.


ACTIVITY:

-Gentle exercise is of course an obvious one, yoga is fantastic, it is a nice easy form of exercise that helps you stretch out, it also has added benefits of incorporating relaxation and deep breathing.

-Baths, heat can significantly decrease menstrual cramps, as well as this it has the effect of relaxation, more so if you use essential oils such as lavender.

-Breathing exercises, some people find this a little strange, that breathing is something we do naturally anyway, however we often get out of practice and taking the time to understand how your body moves as you breath and mental exercise can help calm you down.

-Sex, whether by yourself or with a partner can help a lot, during orgasm it is believed that a hormone which causes uterine contractions is released calls Oxytocin, which can help to push out menstrual material. The relaxation and improved circulation to the pelvic area after sex can also ease period pain.

-The acupressure/acupuncture points that should be stimulated for menstrual cramps are: BL24 (Qihaishu), BL25 (Dachangshu), BL30 (Baihuanshu), BL31 (Shangliao), BL32 (Ciliao), BL34 (Xialiao), CV2 (Qugu), CV6 (Qihai), KI5 (Shuiquan), and KI6 (Zhao Hai). If you don't have time to learn this yourself you can go to a professional, if money is an issue perhaps just go once and ask them to show you some methods to ease off the pain.


ESSENTIAL OILS:

-Lavender is an obvious one, in an oil burner, scented candles, in your bath, generally all around you it will help you relax so in turn help ease off cramps. You can also pick up from some health stores small pots of oil that you rub into your temples that are really handy when you are out of the house.

-Clary Sage is very well known to help with cramps, just massage a few drops onto your belly starting a day or two before your period starts and use three times a day after that if cramps persist.

-Pennyroyal in a carrier like almond oil, rub a little into your stomach as described above – whatever you do, do not use a lot, because it can be a very nasty oil to use that will make you bleed, only use a few drops in a carrier oil.


VAGINAL HEALTH:

-Don't use tampons, tampons can increase risk of infection, which can effect menstruation. There are certain brands that should be avoided, such as Tampax, these expand lengthways rather than widthways, and as such they can expand into the delicate cervix increasing pain. There are alternatives that can improve this, I highly recommend menstrual cups.

-Regular check-ups, for smear tests, swabs and pelvic exams should be done on a regular basis to insure your vagina is in good health.

[xo-magey-ox]

btw im sowwi if this is of topic

ok dj-terrorist half tat stuff hurt when your on a periode yeh and the rest of it is pritty mutch useless


ok to the point :
well if yew keep your self warm and that should numb the pain a bit it male hurts because yew always bend over to try and stop the pain also nice hot baths work to lol not shure yew can have a bath at school thoe

[buttons]

here i found this on a site i kno its long but i read it and there are quite a few natural ways and tells u everything you need to kno.

Prevention is far better than treatment, in the case of menstrual cramps contrary to popular belief it is not something women have to suffer, most women can easily prevent menstrual cramps with some knowledge and slight lifestyle changes.

If your cramps are this bad however I would advise seeing another doctor, bare in mind most GP's are clueless about female sexual health, they have to know about a lot of different health problems and don't have much time on their hands so learning everything about female sexual anatomy and keeping up with research and alternatives cures is not an option.
Thus why it is vitally important to learn about such things yourself, if there is a medical problem then your doctor can assist with this – things such as endometriosis or cysts – many doctors will try to put you onto hormonal birth control, which is far from a positive thing, but it makes their jobs easier, don't let them have an easy time doctors are there to help you.

As for prevention and cures, all natural, here are some ideas to take into consideration;

DIET:

-Avoid salty foods and alcohol, these can increase bloating by retaining water, and so make you feel generally sluggish as well as making the cramping worse.

-Drink lots of water, this can aid in avoiding bloating. This will also help with headaches or migraines brought on by menstruation. Also adding lemon juice, a natural diuretic can decrease bloating.

-Eat your greens, and a healthy diet can make you feel a lot better at the best of times, but during menstruation it can be a good pick up and help avoid that sluggish feeling.

-Avoid foods like dairy and caffeine, generally these can cause problems for people, during menstruation this can be particularly true, many find these increase period pains.

-Avoid soy as soy products are notorious for affecting women's hormones.

-Reduce food intake before your period, this will help prevent bloating and so in turn help reduce cramps and general nasty feelings around your period.


SUPPLIMENTS:

-Cell salts, balance the mineral in the body and help the body's utilization of the
mineral from concentrations in the blood and minerals from food and supplements.

-Take more calcium, magnesium, and potassium, all of these are needed by your body to help the shedding of the lining of your uterus. Try taking instead of painkillers, or throughout your period, or even your whole menstrual cycle.

-Vitamin B complex, this helps to reduces muscle spasms, so in taking these the spasms your uterus goes through can be significantly decreased.

-Try taking herbal treatments on a daily basis such as evening primrose oil, this is commonly used to help regulate menstrual cycles that will have the knock on effect of reducing or preventing cramps.


HERBAL:

Anti-spasmodic herbal treatments are a good route to go, as are herbs that also have benefits of relaxation and benefits for the digestive system as lessen the bloating you lesser the pain. Herbal teas are best, drunk from the start of your period a few times a day, fresh herbs are always best, and you should make these teas by bringing water to the boil, but putting the herbs in while simmering – boiling can destroy some of the benefits of the herbs. If fresh tea is not an option then health stores, or even supermarkets have herbal teas, and health stores will be able to advise you on what to get, even a simple women's blend would help.

The best herbs to go for are;

-Chamomile
-Valerian
-Yarrow
-Raspberry leaf
-Peppermint
-Clove
-Cinnamon
-Lemon balm
-Black Haw
-Blessed thistle
-Wild marjoram
-Red raspberry
-Wild strawberry
-Blue cohosh - Do not use if you have high or low blood pressure or heart disease. Do not use if you have been advised not to use the pill as blue cohosh is an oestrogenic herb with estrogen-like effects.
-Dong quai - Do not use if you are at high risk of cancer or heart attacks, also do not use if you take aspirin or other blood-thinning agents.


ACTIVITY:

-Gentle exercise is of course an obvious one, yoga is fantastic, it is a nice easy form of exercise that helps you stretch out, it also has added benefits of incorporating relaxation and deep breathing.

-Baths, heat can significantly decrease menstrual cramps, as well as this it has the effect of relaxation, more so if you use essential oils such as lavender.

-Breathing exercises, some people find this a little strange, that breathing is something we do naturally anyway, however we often get out of practice and taking the time to understand how your body moves as you breath and mental exercise can help calm you down.

-Sex, whether by yourself or with a partner can help a lot, during orgasm it is believed that a hormone which causes uterine contractions is released calls Oxytocin, which can help to push out menstrual material. The relaxation and improved circulation to the pelvic area after sex can also ease period pain.

-The acupressure/acupuncture points that should be stimulated for menstrual cramps are: BL24 (Qihaishu), BL25 (Dachangshu), BL30 (Baihuanshu), BL31 (Shangliao), BL32 (Ciliao), BL34 (Xialiao), CV2 (Qugu), CV6 (Qihai), KI5 (Shuiquan), and KI6 (Zhao Hai). If you don't have time to learn this yourself you can go to a professional, if money is an issue perhaps just go once and ask them to show you some methods to ease off the pain.


ESSENTIAL OILS:

-Lavender is an obvious one, in an oil burner, scented candles, in your bath, generally all around you it will help you relax so in turn help ease off cramps. You can also pick up from some health stores small pots of oil that you rub into your temples that are really handy when you are out of the house.

-Clary Sage is very well known to help with cramps, just massage a few drops onto your belly starting a day or two before your period starts and use three times a day after that if cramps persist.

-Pennyroyal in a carrier like almond oil, rub a little into your stomach as described above – whatever you do, do not use a lot, because it can be a very nasty oil to use that will make you bleed, only use a few drops in a carrier oil.


VAGINAL HEALTH:

-Don't use tampons, tampons can increase risk of infection, which can effect menstruation. There are certain brands that should be avoided, such as Tampax, these expand lengthways rather than widthways, and as such they can expand into the delicate cervix increasing pain. There are alternatives that can improve this, I highly recommend menstrual cups.

-Regular check-ups, for smear tests, swabs and pelvic exams should be done on a regular basis to insure your vagina is in good health.
why do that when all you need is ibroprofen (sp?) nd some bananas and chicken soup, :S

[xo-magey-ox]

or tamato soup just to warm yew upp =P

[buttons]

chicken soup is known too make you feel better, that's why it said it, not just for period pains but when you feel ill too. :)

[e5]

It's quite common to be honest; most girls at my school take time off when they have it really bad.
Not really the big talk at my school, probably if girls do, they stay off but say they're ill or whatever lol. Hmm, I'd say use a hot water bottle, or have a bath. I was going to mention ibruprofens, but someone already said that aswell ;). Maybe do something which takes your mind off it, like walking/running or whatever.

[Ardemax]

3/4 of the people that answered seemed to be saying drugs, however, drugs aren't always the most affective way to handle this situation.
You should do what feels more comfortable, my friend says having baths make the pain go away, and now she's fine. But, different people react to different things.

[H0BJ0B]

Tampon or Pad?

[leah]

Lmao Danny wth? You know nothing my friend.
Errm I get back ache with mines lol..
Hmm hot water bottle solves EVERYTHING I love those things :D
and hmm.. Paracetomal aswell yerrh [:

[Frodo13.]

Drink and eat lots of warm things. I know that helps whatever I'm ill with :)

[Robby]

Maybe do something which takes your mind off it, like walking/running or whatever.

I dont think they could go for a run if they had period pains ;)

Its probs best to have a nice hot bath but if the pains are really bad then go see your doctor.

[Mattz0r]

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[blackops121]

im a guy not a girl but i did hear that
when u get bad pains like tht u lie on the couch with a pillow under ur stomach area with a hot water bottle on top of u or u can do it the other way round, i think it was something like tht lol u can try it it might work

[Miserlou]

I sometimes take paracetmol or something if its bad.
Sounds silly but chocolate usually makes mine feel better
and just relaxing really and doing things to take my mind off it.
I invite my bf round, watch a nice film and have some choccy. :)
And of course demand attention, hugs and belly rubs haha.

OOh! I also found dont wear trousers that are tight around the waste put on some loose joggers or something, it helps :)

[Jakish]

I sometimes take paracetmol or something if its bad.
Sounds silly but chocolate usually makes mine feel better
and just relaxing really and doing things to take my mind off it.
I invite my bf round, watch a nice film and have some choccy. :)
And of course demand attention, hugs and belly rubs haha.

OOh! I also found dont wear trousers that are tight around the waste put on some loose joggers or something, it helps :)


Yeh my girlfriend does that tbh, i know what it is, and i'm sure your boyfriend would be mature to look after you :)

[risque]

Not really the big talk at my school, probably if girls do, they stay off but say they're ill or whatever lol. Hmm, I'd say use a hot water bottle, or have a bath. I was going to mention ibruprofens, but someone already said that aswell ;). Maybe do something which takes your mind off it, like walking/running or whatever.

Oh my god lol. Because that wouldn't intensify the pain even more. Try something that contains ginger, tends to relieve pain & nausea.

[brakeonthroo]

My friend used to end up at the ER because of it, so she finally decided to take the medicine

[Glen Coco]

i used to get ba period pains. thy've kinda go now. well it's still bd. but not as bad as it wa. i eded up blacking out once 'cos of 'em. Ye, i use a hot water botle and neurofen :)