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6:58 pm
January 28, 2011
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Annelise
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I am on my period and I am having very severe cramps. I've tried taking some over-the-counter pills for it and a heating pad. They don't seem to be working. Any suggestions for this? I'd like to be able to do things without the cramping.
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10:34 pm
January 29, 2011
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Rosalinda
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Sorry to hear that you are having such bad cramps. I used to suffer severe cramps a few years back. I was lucky to find a doctor that diagnosed me with endomitriosis. Endomitriosis is adhesions that are like scar tissues that can adhere to some nerve endings which can be very painful especially during your period. My doctor gave me pain killers, but after months of it getting worse, he did a
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12:54 am
January 30, 2011
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Annelise
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My friend had endomitriosis, it turns out that she did have a lot of bad scarring. She ended up having a hysterectomy. But she is getting hot flashes now. I know that I do have some scarring, my doctor has mentioned it before. I had to have a c-section when I had my baby. I wonder if that has something to do with it.
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10:07 am
January 30, 2011
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Pinecone
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I guess it's possible your c-section increased your cramp severity (although I didn't personally experience that). Before pregnancy I suffered terrible cramps and just took painkillers and hot baths. It is probably a good idea to look into endometriosis too, just in case.
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9:16 am
April 21, 2011
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Sweetgirl
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To relieve menstrual cramps:
Take aspirin/Tylenol/Ibuprofen/Naproxen (take theses as soon as bleeding or cramping starts).
Place heating pad or hot water bottle on your lower back or abdomen, or taking a warm bath may provide relief.
Rest when needed.
Avoid foods that contain caffeine.
Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.
Massage your lower
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