Have you tried any of those portable heat patches? They are sold in the Back pain section in Wal Mart and drug stores and there's a heat patch made especially for menstrual cramps. Playtex is one brand that makes them: http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=77629&catid=12895&aid=337011&aparam=playtex_heat_therapy_mens
You can drink anything you want or that you think will make you feel better. Cramps don't prevent you from eating or drinking anything. They occur in the muscles of your abdomen, not inside your stomach itself. You can eat or drink anything you like if you have cramps.
Cramps tend to be more common with increasing age and are thought to be due to gradual shortening of the tendons which attach muscles to bones. Cramps can occur after exercise when a muscle has been used a lot. Dehydration can make this worse.
No, cramps are painful indicators that something is wrong.
You should listen to your body, you are doing to much. Cramps are a sign you are over doing it. Try running less each day and see if that improves it. If not, you should see a doctor to make sure it's not something serious.
No, chocolate isn't good for menstrual cramps - on the one hand caffeine in chocolate can make menstrual cramps worse for some people, on the other hand it makes you happy so more relaxed which helps with cramps. If you experience menstrual cramps it's best to prevent cramps, and although dietary changes can reduce cramps chocolate has no impact on menstrual cramps.
Yes especially on it
Yes they can make you feel awful.
i don't really know how to get rid of the cramps Ive got the cramps right now, all i can say is don't ever have paracetamol it will just make the cramps worse mostly if you haven't ate anything hope you get better ; )
I was told I would bleed more, but that's what you're supposed to do because of menstrual cramps. The more that comes out, the less pain you'll be in.
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Menstrual cramps are a natural but painful part of life for a woman. There are a number of ways to alleviate cramps and some methods work better than others for each woman. Experiment with several methods to find the best way to have a less painful period.What Are Menstrual Cramps?Menstrual cramps occur during a woman's period and cause pain in the lower abdomen and pelvic area. During the month, the lining of a woman's uterus builds up in preparation for a pregnancy. If a pregnancy does not occur, the uterine lining is no longer needed and the uterus contracts to shed this layer. The uterine contractions may cause painful menstrual cramps. While some women experience mild cramping with little to no pain, up to fifty percent of adult women experience painful menstrual cramps. Cramps also tend to be worse in adolescence and up to ninety percent of teenage girls are affected my menstrual cramps.How Can I Relieve Menstrual Cramp Pain?There are several things you can do to both prevent and alleviate menstrual cramps. First, it helps to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. Studies have shown that exercise and getting enough sleep can aid in cramping. Even gentle exercises like walking or light yoga can make a big difference. Sexual activity that leads to orgasm is another way to relieve menstrual cramps. Also, over-the-counter medications like aspirin or ibuprofen provide fast pain relief.Is There Anything I Can Do For Severe Cramps?If menstrual cramps are affecting your daily life, you may have a doctor prescribe you a birth control pill for lighter periods and less painful cramps. An IUD is another form of birth control that reduces menstrual cramps by about fifty percent. Other surgical procedures are offered, but only in very severe cases. A dilation and curettage, or D&C, is the removal of part of the uterine lining. There is another similar procedure that uses heat to eliminate the uterine lining and is often used in patients with endometriosis.
The reason why your cramps get worse as you get older is most likely due to the shifting of hormone levels in the body. Not all women find that their menstrual cramps worsen with age and some forms of contraception can actually make cramps lessen or disappear.