Question for the LADIES. :p Sorry guys!

[animal_rescue]

I use to do yoga and let me tell you, those were the best days of my life(even if it was suppose to be my worst lol) but it really did help around that time!

[Queen of Poop]

If you can find it in your local health food or drug store get Dang Quoi. It is a Chinese remedy and works wonders. I would get so cramped up that I'd be throwing up each and every month - until I started using Dang Quoi. It is truly a miracle.

[RedHedd]

If you can find it in your local health food or drug store get Dang Quoi. It is a Chinese remedy and works wonders. I would get so cramped up that I'd be throwing up each and every month - until I started using Dang Quoi. It is truly a miracle.

I think she means Dong Quai. Also try calling your local Planned Parenthood. They have low cost assistance for times like this.

[areias]

Agreed-go for a check-up, you may need to be put on a prescription, or there could be a serious underlying problem. My friend's mom had it like that-I forget what she had specifically, but if left untreated she would have had some more serious issues, she was put on (I think) the pill and another corresponding medication to help her.

[Sevaede]

Lobodeb,

No, but I've seen them in the stores. I think they're relatively cheap so I shall be trying some out!

Cataholic,

Do you have any suggestions of one that worked for you?


Husky_mom,

I will keep an eye out for Buscapina! I have relatives who go to Mexico frquently so I may have to see if they'll pick some up for me!

CathyBogart,

I will try the rice in a sock method, too! Would you recommend any poses or positions or whatnot in particular? I will have to see about the IUD. I wonder if that's the one that makes you not have a "lady time" for a year or more? I remember one of my aunts had something that made it so she couldn't have a ladies time for five years!

Dab_20,

Indeed. Lady times are no fun!

Animal_rescue,

Any favourite poses?

QoP,

Thank you! I will definitely check that out! There is one by Troys workplace so that'll be easy.

TFT,

I was on birth control for almost a year and it didn't help my pain but, on occasion, it would make things not so heavy. (I was taking Ortho TriCyclen Lo.) So that was definitely a plus!

Catty1,

Good deal! Will have to check out this Dong Quai.

Lizbud and Logan,

I will definitely look up and see if there are any free clinics around here. I think the university hospital has a community place that works with people on prices and it is supposed to be really nice!

Borzoimom,

Heh, I think the last caffeinated thing I had was a week or more ago! Heh. I will see if my MIL has a water bottle, too.

Catnapper,

I tried in Oregon but was denied. However, I haven't tried here yet. So that is definitely worth a try!


RedHedd,

Heh, you reminded me about Planned Parenthood! I should've thought about them!

areias,

That's one of the things I'm worried about. I'll see if I can squeeze into the university hospitals community place (They're busy, I heard) but it still freaks me out. I am generally healthy but I always dread hearing bad news at the doc!

Giselle,

Out of idly curiosity... How does that soup taste?

Tamandua,

I will definitely try that stretch out.
Muddy,

A hot bath, eh? That sounds good, at any rate! I think I will be looking forward to one all day.

Thank you so, so much everyone! I am going to be writing and summarizing all of the info so I will know what all can be done asap. I will see about getting an appt with the local PP (Hoping there is one!) or the university place. **HUGS**Again, thank you!

[sparks19]

Take an Aleve.

Use a warming pad.

And yes I know it is illegal but.......




Nothing helps me like a little bit of Pot. Seriously. I have TERRIBLE pain when it is .... THAT time. My back is terribly sore, I have terrible cramps and it feels like someone is ripping my uterus out every time I move. the only true relief I have found is a little bit of that.

I am not advocating the use of drugs to children or anyone really but if it causes you that much pain (like it does me) it is the ONLY thing that takes the edge off and even lets me sleep at night.

You should go see a DR if you can. Bad pain like that CAN be a sign of Endometriosis.

[jackmilliesmom]

Try taking some Evening Primrose Oil capsules and some Starflower Capsules these are natural remedies and they work for me but sometimes I have to take Nurofen Plus its kinda like Advil I suppose and does help me. Other than that try taking a hot bath if you can and fub some lavender oil into your temples and around the affected area.

All of the above aside though you should visit your doctor you might have some non-cancerous cysts causing you to have so much trouble - but just visit for your own sake....

[mike001]

A lot of doctors prescribe Ibuprofen for pain. I think you can get it over the counter. But that kind of pain would warrant a visit to your doc, you could have a problem that needs to be cleared up.

[Marigold2]

I would try a free clinic such as Planned Parenthood. You can find an add for them in the Yellow Pages. They will also give you free meds. My friend had the same problem and her Dr. put her on birth control to lesson the pain and extreme need to change every half an hour. You can also buy health insurance from Blue Cross Blue Shield on a monthly basis. The cost is not bad and it will cover you in an emergency such as a broken leg. My daughter had to do that for six months until her insurance from work kicked in. I think it cost her about $60.00 a month. Good luck.

[finn's mom]

I don't typically have bad cramps, but, when I have them, Midol is the last thing I take...it does nothing for me...someone told me it actually has caffeine in it, so it didn't surprise me that it felt like it made it worse! Maybe they're incorrect about it having having caffeine, but, I know it personally didn't work for me. You have gotten a lot of great suggestions, too, I hope you can find something that works for you.

[TFTpwnsYou]

You could try taking a B-complex. I started taking that a little while ago, and it really seems to help with that and the flow itself for some reason. I was on birth control for 7 yrs., and that girly problem was a breeze. When I stopped taking them I got back to the way they used to be and cursed myself....lol. But after I started taking the B-complex things got lighter on both the issues. I hope you find something that helps, cause I know we all feel you on this one. Gotta love being a girl. lol.

[Catty1]

Dong Quai.

Prescriptions - ask for a type of med called an "anti-prostaglandin"

These have been around since the 70's - an early one was called Ponstan. Here's the theory:

1. The hormone that tells the uterus to contract is a prostaglandin.
2. Women who have too much of this hormone get cramps, as the uterus over-contracts.
3. ANTI-prostaglandins cut down the amount of this hormone.


It was a LIFE-SAVER!!!!!

They MIGHT be over the counter by now, but there are several kinds. Maybe a phone call to your doc and you might get some free samples to try? You have to take it as your period (or cramps, whichever come first) starts, so you might have to wait a month.

If your doc is a male, he doesn't get these cramps...so chatting up his nurse might get you further!

I never had to take more than three, right at the beginning.

Good luck!

[lizbud]

These are all good suggestions that you're getting here. But really, if the
pain is intense pain every month, you should go see a Doctor. There are
procedures that can help overcome this. It's never a picnic, but it should
not cause such pain.

[Logan]

I agree with what Lizbud said. Please be careful about self medicating.

I have suggestions, but I sure would like you to hear them from your own physician before you try anything. Heat does help and that certainly doesn't have to be prescribed. Also Ibuprophen works for me. But I take an increased dosage, suggested by my doctor.

Poor dear. I hope you will feel better soon.

Logan

[borzoimom]

Okay- first of all- get some b complex- you can get this at walmart etc in the vitamin aisle- and it helps the hormone system function. If its really bad, you can take two a day at 12 hour intervals.. Second- avoid caffeine like the plague- caffeine tightens the uterine wall... Not sure of your age- but you can also take " Estrovan". Although made for menapause, it also helps regulate the hormone system.
As far as pain- I use to use pamprene- or 3 advil ( 600 mg) every 6 hours.. Another thing I used was a hot water bottle- and no- this is not a heating pad-... lol.. But try the other things I mentioned first...