Period Help!!?

I've just started my period and I've never had cramps before. I'm sure it's becasue I had been on birth control. But since my husband and I are trying for a baby I'm off and I am having the worst cramping. I'm wondering what works for others cause man I need some help with these things they are horrible! ha
Answer:
I feel for you. :( I too get very bad cramps. There's a few things you can do to alleviate the problem.

There's special painkillers available in shops targetted towards period pain. There are also heat pads, which stick on your tummy and gently provide a soothing warmth. They arn't fantastic, but it helps. A hot water bottle held there does the same thing. You should probably check with your GP about taking painkillers for menstrual cramps as he/she may be able to prescribe you something suitable.

Try to avoid caffeine as much as possible. I've heard this can affect cramps, and I've definitely noticed myself a reduction in pain levels when I've been avoiding things like coffee, cola, and other caffeinated beverages (lucozade, something I usually drink a lot of).

Light exercise can also help. Cramps are always worse when you've been sitting immobile for extended periods of time.

Hope these tips help you cope! :)

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Try Ibuprofen (800mg) and a hot water bottle.

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ummmm, sorry, thats hard, hope you feel better! cheers

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Like what the other person said, try a hot water bottle.. it will help your cramp out, and if you would like some painkillers.. im not big on pills really:P.
Seriously it will calm down soon but just get a warm water bottle, that will hopefully help you out.

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I always had Severe cramping while on mine, and what i take is 2 motrin twice a day.
give it a try ;)

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Yeah it takes a little while for your body to readjust after being on birth control (if you mean the pill).

I suggest hot water bottles, having a bath, taking specialised pain killers especially for lady cramps (feminax), and cammomile tea.. doesn't help particularly with cramps, but it helps soothe PMS and makes you feel very serene.

Personally I just think to myself 'cramps, you are not going to kill me, this is a natural and harmless monthly process, so I'm going to completely ignore you, bugger off'.

If the bad cramping happens next time you menstruate, go with your instincts and take a trip to the doctor, just to be safe.

Take care, hope you feel better, and good luck with the baby business
Anna

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maybe your diet has changed or you need to be more active..

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try tramadol 50mg but not long

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Cramps AFTER taking B.C are way more intense! Dont panic. If I were you I would take 2 ADVIL with 1 tyelenol every 4 hours not exceeding 4 doses in a day. . Heating pad or hot water bottle on your ovarian area etc. No hot baths. Oh, And I heard that medication for muscle issues, with anti inflamitort properties were helpful, like over the counter, sore back medication, since it has pain relief AND properties to reduce swelling and inflamation. The BEST thing you can do though is call the pharmacy re: methods.
Good luck! HAPPY BABY MAKIN!

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take some motrin and a use a hot water bottle. That is what I do. I get some bad cramps too.

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