I get really bad cramps when I get my period. What's the best way to get rid of them?
545020
try taking the pill, i recomend necon-777 i was hospitalized from cramps (yes it can happen, they believed i was having a miscarriage, but i wasnt pregnant) but i started taking birth control now sometimes i dont even know im on my period
62829
Heat does help releive cramps.  I usually just use a hot water bottle and elevate my legs.  I've never heard of that medication the other response mentions, I always just take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.)  To prevent cramps, its better if you wear pads instead of tampons.  When mine are bad, I'll just wear tampons at work, and switch to pads as soon as I get home.
217939
I researched your problems. I came up with this thing, and you might have menorrhagia. Although I have a heavy period, my cramps probably aren't nearly as bad as yours. You should go to a OB/GYN and schedule an appointment to see if you have that.\n\nHere's the website:\n\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/menorrhagia/DS00394/DSECTION=2\n\nI'm glad I could be of help!\nCrystal. <3
473364
No, sadly this is a myth. Lemon and chile do not cause cramps during your period; the lemon would probably irritate the mouth whilst the chile irritates the stomach. Thankfully, chocolate is actually useful when one has mentrual cramps or any type of pain such as headaches. On the contrary, chocolate acts as a natural painkiller quelling those painful cramps.\n\nThere are some foods that make cramps more painful. The most noteworthy one is caffeine. That means if you want a less painful cycle cut out the coffee, coca cola, dr pepper or any of those caffeine containing drinks.\n\nI hope this helps=)
551332
Exercise and ibuprophen. Also, calcium and magnesium taken every day decreases PMS and cramps, at menstrual time, to almost zero.
1128526
basically your uterine line is shedding. and to help it shed, your uterus contracts. thats what causes the cramps. its trying to get all that crap out.
687115
i get the worst cramps ever. they make me pass out. \n\nfirst off, take a multi vitamin and get enough exercise. your body will function better when its running at its best health.\n\nBefore you start your period eat a lot of big green leafy veggies. get enough potassium. the day before you start take some ibuprophin. i like aleve, it lasts the full 8 hours and its the only thing that helps me. get some of those heat pads that are sticky and made for menstral cramps, you wear them on your undies and they help soooo much.\n\ndont wear tampons, atleast not for the first few days, the pressure will make your cramps worse. \n\nDONT EAT DAIRY! avoid sugary things, which is hard because your pmsing and thats all you want. but dairy esspecially will make cramps worse (when eaten on your period).\n\ngood luck.
365471
Start taking Calcium Citrate twice a day. Bunch of recent studies have shown this can really help. \nI have wretched cramps and every doc I've asked has recommended this. (I've just been lazy about doing it.) \nshort of that, I love the midol (always take with food or you will pay for it when you're older!) and I like to use those thermacare pads or a heating pad.
321107
Almost all women have some cramping during their periods, classified as either primary dysmenorrhea (which refers to "normal" menstrual pain) or secondary dysmenorrhea (which is a result of an underlying disease or disorder).\n\n"Normal" cramps occur in almost all women due to the release of prostaglandins, which are hormones produced by the endometrium (the lining of the uterus). Prostaglandins cause the uterus to contract (sometimes quite painfully) in order to expel the menstrual debris (and henceforth, start the period). Some women produce higher levels of prostaglandins than others, so they may hurt more. \n\nHOWEVER, killer cramps are NOT normal and are in most cases due to secondary dysmenorrhea. Most frequently this is because of a disease or disorder like Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, cervical stenosis, structural abnormalities in the vagina or uterus itself, fibroids, etc. If your cramping disables you, see your gyn to talk about options.\n\nNon-steroidal inflammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen may help relieve cramping...your doc can also prescribe oral contraceptives that will prevent ovulation and reduce prostaglandin production, thereby alleviating cramping. \n\nUse of heating pads, avoidance of salt, sugar, alcohol and caffeine, intake of vitamin B6, calcium and magnesium supplements, and pelvic massage are all said to be helpful as well. \n\nIt is important to determine if the cramps are "normal," or if they could be due to another cause. Pain that is crippling is never normal and should be investigated ASAP so that appropriate diagnosis and treatment can be rendered. Hope that helps.
75842
Hopefully you mean muscle cramps?  If it's a menstruation problem I can't help.\n\nMuscle cramps can be wiped-out by regular stretching, making sure you're well hydrated, and taking a multi-vitamin daily.\n\nHowever, if you're in your teens and growing fast, there's nothing you can do about it.  It's just something that happens to all of us.
212463
if you have cramps, laying down with a heating pad is really nice.  You can buy them in a pharmacy, or department store.  Also, you may want to look into birth control pills, which seem to help many women cut down some of the PMS symptoms...
900420
You may have what is called endometriosis - it's a condition where uterine tissue grows in places other than the uterus, and it can cause very painful periods with extreme cramping.\n\nI have this, and what has worked for me is going on the pill continuously - I don't take the sugar pills so that I don't have periods anymore.  This has made my life a lot easier; before, cramping was so bad that I would have to take sick days because I physically couldn't get out of bed.  \n\nIn terms of a short-term fix, maybe the school nurse would let you rest in his/her office?  If you've already taken advil/midol, there's probably not much else you can do.  Good luck!
364573
Hey I am extremely sorry :(\nI know sometimes it's just the worst pain EVER. Plus u have another condition going on.....really sorry to hear.\n\nFor the cramps, try having some hot tea....that always helps me feel a lot better. Or soup. Take 2 tablets of the painkiller u usually take, instead of one. Sometimes, 1 doesn't do it. But do read instructions before you do that. \n\nTry thinking about ur favorite things that bring a smile to ur face...and just wait it out.....the pain will go away. \n\nI am sorry again :( \nHope u feel better real soon.
253841
Soak in a hot bathtub then lay down afterwards with a heating pad.  Also try taking Midol or some other form of pain reliever.  If you have bad cramps every month, I would suggest speaking with your physician and perhaps asking for a prescription for Anaprox which is like a prescription Midol.
980649
take some tylenol (no asprin its a blood thinner) put warm towels around your tummy area, feet and the back of your neck. Drink plenty of water thru out the month to reduce cramps
1182615
I agree with all the other answers. I used to get horrible cramps, the kind that made me want to passout, I found that Tylenol menstrual/Midol or any pain reliever, doing some light jogging, and a heating pad after my jog worked really well. Even though exercising seems like the last thing you want to do, getting those muscles working helps loosen them up so that you don't have that "cramping" feeling. That's why as another person suggested "orgasms" help because they cause the muscles in your uterus to move and loosen or uncramp. Good luck!
597193
First, the best advice I can give you is to speakto your mum. She will be able to buy you some sanitary towels and tell you how to use them, when to change them etc.\n\nIf you get crampy pains in the lower part of your stomach, a hot water bottle often helps, as can a warm bath, or some pain killers. Gentle exercise usually helps as well.\n\nHaving your period shouldn't stop you from doing ANYTHING you would usually do. For things like swimming etc, you can use tampons, although I'd advise you stick with towels just now andjust avoid swimming when you're on your period. Having your period is not an illness and should not be treated as one. It is not an excuse to lie about the house and slack off your chores or anything like that - sorry!! It happens to 50% of the population once a month and if we all treated it as an illness, the world would grind to a halt!\n\nBut seriously, speak to your mum about it. She'll be able to help you out much more than anyone on the internet can.