What can stop period cramps other then pain killers?!


Question: What can stop period cramps other then pain killers?
i get cramps pretty bad every month and im tired of taking pain killers everyday while im on it. is there any other things i can try to stop them hurting so much?

Answers:

My girlfriend swears a heating pad works very well just lay on it

My gf



In the case of menstrual cramps and PMS symptoms (anxiety, irritability, tearfulness, tension), dietary changes can be very useful to relieve your symptoms. You can try:
Avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks
Reducing your sugar intake
Avoiding smoked cheeses, meats, and fish (as they can increase your fluid retention)
Making sure you’re getting enough nutrients in your diet, specifically vitamin B6, manganese, vitamins A and E, and tryptophan
Getting out in the sun, and making sure your vitamin D levels are optimized, is also important for PMS symptoms, as vitamin D plays a major role in your body’s hormone system.

Additionally, both calcium and vitamin E have been found to reduce PMS symptoms. Just make sure you’re getting your calcium from healthy sources (such as raw milk or green leafy vegetables, not processed, pasteurized, dairy products), and your vitamin E from dark, leafy, green vegetables, raw nuts, and seeds.

Finally, as some VitalVotes readers have suggested, exercise is another useful tool that helps to relieve menstrual cramps, perhaps because it raises your levels of endorphins, which are chemicals in your brain that are associated with pain relief.

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If your cramps are really bad, get down on your hands and knees then drop the front half of your body until your head and shoulders are on the floor and your butt is sticking up in the air. This tends to relieve the pressure and you should feel some relief within a few minutes. http://im.rediff.com/getahead/2009/jul/14yoga5.jpg

Also drink lots of water, and avoid salty foods.

Experience



I actually find exercise helps. But really, painkillers are the best way to go. Try a NSAID (if you can tolerate them) specifically Naproxen



dont think about it as much




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