i suffer terribly from abdominal pain during mentrual periods,so can anyone suggest me a way out?
87062
Get yourself examined by a gynecologist first to rule out any other problem.\n\n  Good relief can be got by taking the medication ibuprofen.\n\n  Some women get relief by taking diuretics.\n\n  Again before taking any medications read the top line first.
1109223
dont take alot of asprin.. you'll O.D. and need ur stomach to get pumped... in the winter.. go outside with wet hair. when you get cramps.. complain of a belly ache.. ahhhh ha... eat alot of fruit.. it will give u the poops and you'll get attention bc you have a belly ache. but honestly if its that hard to get someones attention then dont bother.
296448
MEDICATION\n\n    * For minor discomfort, use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen.\n    * Other medications that may be prescribed are antiprostaglandins (for painful menstrual periods) and oral contraceptives, which prohibit ovulation.\n    * In severe cases, hormones (e.g., gonadotropin-releasing hormone ([Gn-RH]) can stop ovary function and relieve pain. \n\nACTIVITY\n\n    * No restrictions. When resting in bed, elevate your feet or bend your knees and lie on your side.\n    * Regular, vigorous exercise reduces discomfort of future periods. \n\nDIET\n\n    * Reduce or discontinue consumption of any caffeine containing beverages or foods.\n    * You may be prescribed vitamin-B supplements. These help relieve symptoms in some persons.\n    * Herbal teas may help reduce symptoms of dysmenorrhea (cramps) for some women.
1018596
There are a few medicines out there to aleviate some if not all of your symptoms.  You could try Midol or Pamprin or Bayer Back and Body.  If non of these work, you need to make a appointment with your family doctor and he or she may suggest you to see a gynecologist.  \n\nGood luck to you and I hope you feel better soon!
143437
you need to talk to your Dr. about this!  Maybe its as simple as being put on birth control (which help a lot of people with painful cramps) but it could be something else-- who knows??\n\nAlso exercise is supposed to help- try to do a 30minute walk every day you have them- or even if you know when you will get your period (if you are regular) start the day BEFORE you get it\n\nbut definately ask your Dr.\n\nMine get pretty bad on the first day- I take 3 200mg advil and buy those sticky heat pads- and that usually really helps, but I guess everyone is different
863088
Ibuprofen and advil are much better options than tylenol. I used to get horrible cramps that could get so bad that I'd stay home puking. If midol isn't working for you, I'd try pamprin, it works better for some people. If your cramps are absolutely unbearable, I'd talk to your doctor or gyno about getting onto birth control.  There is a hormone in the pill that helps.  I was only thirteen when I started them but they helped the cramping incredibly.\n\nTaking long, hot, steamy baths and showers provide temporary relief from cramps. Heating pads also help a lot of people. If you are at home and inactive (watching tv, reading, resting,etc.) a hot water bottle on your belly works the best. Gently rubbing the area about half a centimeter away from the place that hurts most in gentle circular motions can also help.\n\nAlthough it may be the last thing you feel like doing, excersise is important-at this time of the month especially. Just walking around your house can help. When I was younger and in school, I used to walk in the hallways between classes as much as possible. It may hurt more at first, but ultimately it will help. Excersise releases endomorphins into your body that relax your muscles more.\nIf you are in too much pain to get up and about, lie on your back and slowly raise your legs above you and back down to the bed. \n\nLastly, eating healthy will reduce your cramps immensly. Avoid salty foods. When you have a craving though, even for potato chips, don't ignore it- treat yourself in small portions. Hot teas (not coffees) also help with cramping.\n\nUnfortunatelly, cramping is something we all have to go through. Good luck and hoped my tips help!
1031639
You can find a layman's Abdominal Pain evaluation detailed at\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/content/article/90/100640.htm\n\nor others at\n\nhttp://search.yahoo.com/search?p=%22abdominal+pain%22+assessment&fr=FP-tab-web-t403&toggle=1&cop=&ei=UTF-8\n\nBUT if you are in THAT DEGREE of pain, you really SHOULD at least CALL your physician, TALK to at least a Nurse.\n\nFor a young lady, there are MULTIPLE possibilities there, YES, one of which is a TUBAL pregnancy (which CAN be FATAL), along with the ever-popular APPENDICITIS (which can ALSO be FATAL).\n\nDo yourself a favor you might LIVE to regret: CALL YOUR DOC!\n\nBest wishes.
845719
I had intense pain with my periods, irregular periods, and heavy periods when they came. I ended up finding out I had endometriosis and adenomyosis. Go see your gyn.
747830
at the most basic level, there is something that is irritating going on in the lower abdomen.  but there are a lot of possibilities.  it could be something as simple as a large gas bubble that is putting pressure on the intestines.  it could be something more serious involving the intestines, such as a blockage, rupture, or infection, such as appendicitis.  you don't say if you are female, but if you are, then the reproductive organs could also be the source of the pain, like an ovarian cyst, uterine infection, ovulation, etc.\n\nif the pain is minor, and you don't have a fever, you could wait a while.  if it has been going on for a while, or if the pain is severe, you should see a doctor immediately.
620827
Sounds like you have dysmenorrhea which is an unusually painful and difficult period. Birth control pills have helped many women manage this.  What you should avoid drinking (and eating) are caffeine-containing products and this includes chocolate.  The heating pad advice is fine and take analgesics such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.  There IS one other thing that resolved this for many women and that is having a baby but I don't think you want to go that far!
46635
Take some midol, wear a pad because tampons make cramps worse and get one of those heating pads to put on your back or stomach whichever hurts more.
758883
OMG YES!!!!!!! i had the worst periods ever, and i started having my periods when i was 9! i would take advil or some kinda asprin and it just wouldn't work and sometimes i would puke them up! heating pads work for people but they didn't work for me.. i would burn my skin with the heating pad cuz i would need it at a high temperture and i would throw up all the time and have to take two to three days outta school each time i had my period. i tried everything! i had to go to a gynocologist to try to do something about it and their last solution was to make me go on a mild dose of birth control pills. when i got the birth control pills, it helped alot. for some reason birth control pills help.\n\nso if they are bad, i would tell ur parents and talk to a doctor about it.. they might recommend u for a gynocologist to perscribe you some pain killers specifically for period pains\n\nbut try thermacare heat wraps (at cvs or any store like that).. they are good for when ur moving alot like if ur on a sport team or something and maybe this painkiller for periods called midol (i heard from people that's good too)\n\ngood luck!
659638
pads can help. if your periods are really heavy, you might need to see a doctor.
780144
Actually, for me it's a lot more simple than anything like prescription pain medication.  All I do is go to my local Herb Store, there you will find these tablets that dissolve under your tongue.  There is one that will either be labeled PMS or Cramps.  They work wonders.  I've had Endometriosis for 6 years, and that's the ONLY thing that will help me other than Magnesium tablets.  They are supposed to be a natural muscle relaxer.  Just be careful, the magnesium will make the IBS symptoms that the endometriosis causes worse.  Hope you feel better!
51431
I have had this in the past, and still do sometimes. Does it get worse with stress? If so, it might be something like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (spastic colon). you can suggest this to your doctor and see what he/she thinks, they can run tests to find out if this is your problem, and give you medicine to help with the symptoms, but don't expect it to be cured or to go away until you get rid of the stress causing factor in your life, or find other ways to releive the stress, or learn how to handle it better...but eventually, you'll be able to get by without the medicine, especially if you eliminate the stress, or find ways to lessen it. Don't let your doctor do to you what mine did to me...mine ran up a $1000 plus bill on me (even though I had insurance that covered 80%, the $1000 was my 20%), and never diagnosed me with anything being wrong until one day I suggested to her that it might be IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), and she agreed and gave me medicine that helped me...had I not suggested it, who knows how much more I would have had to pay for getting no diagnosis from her!!! The pain in my abdomen got so severe one day that I passed out in my bathroom floor (that's what made me go to the doctor). I don't like going to doctors because I beleive they don't try to help you when they know they can, and they are overpaid for doing nothing, not to mention the bills they run up on you before diagnosing you.
722169
A hot water bottle on your tummy always seems to help me. Also, try to avoid fatty foods before and during the period.
257257
please look into going to a free clinic, they have them in every town, you do not have to have insurance, get a gyn exam, if you want to see a female doc, be sure to tell them that, is the pain happening when it is almost time for your period to start or during your period, or both, just be sure to pay attention to this, the pain could be from a variety of sources, (pelvic inflamatory disease, etc) try taking some motrin during your period during this painful time, put a warm towel(or heating pad) to the area, even if the motrin and heating pad works, you need to see a doc though just to make sure you are ok, do it as soon as possible, don't put it off, especially if you are sexually active