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1. Apply heating pad to the cramping area. Some people need alternating hot and cold compresses; apply heat for 6 minutes, and cold for 30 seconds, with four changes.
2. Soak in a tub of warm water (100 - 110 degrees F). Massage the toes, foot and calves. Soaks should be taken daily.
3. Rubbing alcohol massaged in with gentle pressure will improve circulation.
4. Peppermint tea may be helpful in muscle spasms and cramps, and may be applied externally as a compress. Peppermint contains camphorous principles which assist in pain relief.
5. Pinch the upper lip between the thumb and index finger as though you were trying to avoid a bad smell. Hold it for 20 or 30 seconds or until the cramping disappears.
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∙ 13y agoWell a back cramp can last about 5 minutes if you don't support it fast enough. Try to lay on your stomach and without putting pressure on your legs move your body side to side,remember don't put pressure on your legs because otherwise it will lead to your leg.
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∙ 13y agoA heating pad
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What are safe ideas on how to relieve cramps?
In severe situations you need to visit a doctor and in some cases use medicine. However, for common cramps, massaging the muscles, taking a warm bath and doing some slow practices on the muscles will help.
When a girl is on her menstrual cycle why dos she have cramps?
There are many causes for cramps. In some extreme cases a doctor is needed and birth control pills can help. Some things to help with cramps are watching caffeine intake, cutting back on sugar/junk foods/soda, take B6 and B12, drink hot tea when the cramps start, and put a heating pad in the area. There is also over the counter pills like Midol that can help with the pain. Watching your diet and getting excerise will also help.
Do pillows help relieve menstral cramps?
Yes, pillows can help ease your menstrual cramps. I've interviewed many women about cramps and many of them will put a pillow under their abdomen and lay on it. The added pressure seems to relieve the cramping quite a bit. Of course you can use many things besides a pillow, even hour hands. Anything to add some pressure to your abdomen. Hope this helps.
What can you do when getting bad leg cramps-?
Stretching and massaging the leg can help in getting rid the cramps.
Is there a way to not get period cramps?
Some women experience severe cramps with their period. These can be alleviated by using Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs such as Advil or Alleve. Relief can also be obtained by starting birth control pills, this is probably the most effective, it generally makes the periods much lighter and stops the cramps. Some women find that aerobic exercise, running/swimming help minimise cramps,and I once read that avoiding citrus fruit for a few days before your period helps too, not sure how that works, but hey, if it works for you.
Will taking a potassium supplement help leg cramps?
The supplement will help and also eating foods like bananas that have potassium in them. Potatoes are also a good source of potassium. Vitamin E supplement would help your leg cramps 400 units of natural d-Alpha Tocopheryl everyday. Also Magnesium Citrate right before bed. Try to avoid alcohol beverages, as this aggravates leg cramps. If you have severe cramping avoid all alcohol especially beer which brings on cramping in some people. Potassium is great for your heart (see above answer).
Why would you be having intense cramps?
CRAMPS X MAGNESIUMUsually It means that you may have some circulation problems, in order to solve this, you shoul take magnesium tablets, talk to your doctor how many milligrams is right for you. Good Luck!!...and let us know if this solved the problem.
What are the signs and symptoms of PMS?
Some signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) are as follows: mood swings, cramps, headaches, food craving and fatigue. For some women, these symptoms can be quite severe.
Have bad cramps during your period what can you do?
Certain things can make cramps less noticeable. Try an over-the-counter pain killer or medicine. This usually helps for the most part. Easting a healthy diet can also prevent some cramps in the future. If your period is regular, you can take a pain medicine a day or so before your period begins to try and minimize or stop cramps before they even happen. If it is so severe that it is affecting your every-day life, talk with your doctor. There may be a reason behind this. If not, your doctor could possibly prescribe you a stronger pain killer to help ease the pain. Going on birth control (like the Pill) can also help to ease some of the side effetcs, like cramping. When i had really bad cramps i read somewhere that soaking in a warm bath might ease the cramps down. i tried it and it actually worked!! I suggest it to anyone who has cramps especially bad cramps.
What would cause severe cramps and clotting during period?
There are some women who have a very heavy menstrual flow, and it is accompanied by severe cramps. Not all women have this (in fact, most do not); but those who do are often very uncomfortable and it impacts their quality of life. The causes for it vary-- in some cases, it is genetic and other women in the family have had it. But in other cases, there are certain medical conditions and syndromes that can cause excessively heavy bleeding during the period. The good news is that while a heavy period and menstrual cramps can be aggravating, it tends to be treatable. You should visit a gynecologist, who will examine you and find out what is causing your symptoms. The doctor may then be able to prescribe something to regulate your menstrual flow and help you to feel better.
What is periods like?
It is different for each person. Some have severe cramps and heavy bleeding. Others don't even feel a thing, and have a light flow. It will vary depending on your age and what your mom/older sisters was.
What are some things that happen to a girl when she is about to have her period?
you get discharge ( white or clear gooey substance) and sometimes your stomach hurts, and you can get cramps
