Homeopathic remedy for menstrual cramps?!
Question: I have been plagued with excruciatingly painful menstrual cramps for several years. I've tried everything- advil, midol, ibuprofen, vicoden, heating pads, hot baths, and even praying for them to go away. Sometimes the cramps are so bad I want to die. Anyone know of alternate cures, like maybe a homeopathic remedy? Thanks...
Answers: I have been plagued with excruciatingly painful menstrual cramps for several years. I've tried everything- advil, midol, ibuprofen, vicoden, heating pads, hot baths, and even praying for them to go away. Sometimes the cramps are so bad I want to die. Anyone know of alternate cures, like maybe a homeopathic remedy? Thanks...
I would go for a physical examination if I were you.
Do you have cramps due to Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) If so you may need some medication from the
physician to help alleviate the pain. with prescribed medication
I myself was in the same boat. It is very painful to grit and bear the pains even with prescribed medications.
However , I survived, but I dont wish you to go through what I went through. Like you I tried all the medication and after my menstrual cycle stopped, my pains stopped.
WHAT YOU CAN TRY TO HELP WITH CRAMS.
HOWEVER NO 1. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR FIRST
Reduce your consumption of coffee, decaffeinated coffee, black tea, and decaffeinated black tea, especially before your period.
? Reduce or eliminate drinking alcoholic beverages.
? Drink a lot of water.
? Eat a diet that is abundant in fresh organic fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and fiber.
? Eat freshly-caught, cold-water fish (such as halibut, herring, tuna, salmon, and sardines).
? Reduce intake of meat, non-organically-raised poultry, and dairy foods, as these foods can increase the production of prostaglandins in the body.
? If you typically ate poultry, shift to organically-raised poultry.
? Reduce intake of salt before your period.
HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES
? Take a megavitamin and mineral supplement containing vitamin B3 (also called niacin; 500 mg twice daily), vitamin E (400 mg once daily), magnesium citrate malate (400 mg twice daily), and either calcium citrate malate or calcium citrate (500 mg four times a day).
? Take either (a) a fish oil supplement containing omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids and DHA, EPA, and GLA to inhibit the production of certain prostaglandins,
or (b) a supplement containing black current oil, borage oil, or evening primrose oil.
? Avoid smoking.
? Practice aerobic exercise regularly.
? Perform yoga positions that help to balance the function of the uterus.
? Avoid using intra-uterine devices (IUDs) for contraception, as they can increase menstrual cramping.
? Consider using sanitary pads rather than tampons during your period.
? If you experience bloating along with menstrual cramps, take vitamin B6 (100 mg three times daily, from mid-cycle through the time that the bloating and cramping cease each month).
? When you experience menstrual cramps, massage the pressure points to enhance circulation of blood, increase energy, and provide relief
? When you experience menstrual cramps, do stretching exercises, walk, and do whatever other physical exercises that bring relief.
? When you experience menstrual cramps, use treatment with heat (such as a heating pad), cold (such as ice packs), or alternate a hot sitz bath followed by a cold sitz bath.
? When you experience menstrual cramps, take more frequent doses of vitamin B3. Consult an integrative medical physician or a naturopath for guidance on the dose that is appropriate for you.
? When you experience menstrual cramps, take a botanical remedy such as black cohosh (which has estrogen-like effects) to help decrease menstrual cramping, tincture of Viburnum (cramp bark) to help reduce menstrual cramping, or valerian root to help reduce uterine spasms and assist you in relaxing. Consult an integrative medical physician or a naturopath for guidance on selection of the proper botanical remedy and dose that is appropriate for you.
? Take one of the following homeopathic remedies: Belladonna, Bryonia, Cactus randifolia, Caulophyllum thalictroides, Chamomilla, Cimicifuga, Colocynthis, Lachesis mutus, Magnesia phosphorica, Medorrhinum, Nux vomica, or Pulstilla), The usual dosage is 3 pellets of a 30C strength preparation (meaning that the pellet was prepared by 30 dilutions, at 1:100 each time), given 3 times daily. However, be sure to consult a homeopath, a healthcare professional experienced in homeopathy, for guidance on selection of the one proper remedy and dose that is appropriate for you.
If the naturopathic and homeopathic approaches discussed above do not resolve the symptoms adequately, you can discuss the following options with your healthcare professionals:[1]
? Taking bio-identical hormone therapy (such as natural progesterone cream)
? Taking medications to relieve menstrual cramping, if naturopathic, homeopathic, and hormonal treatments do not relieve the pain adequately
Consult with your integrative medicine physician, your gynecologist, and your other healthcare professionals for guidance on management and treatment of menstrual cramping.( Prevention and Treatment of Menstrual Cramps)
Hope this helps
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Heat usually works for me. I also find that water helps, it seems to make the pain go away, so a hot bath usually does it for me. I've also heard that Queen Victoria used to smoke pot to cure hers. Chocolate is supposed to help also.
Have you checked with a doctor? It may be that you have a medical condition that is causing this terrible pain. Endometriosis is one such condition that causes excruciating menstrual pain. Simply put, endometriosis is the abnormal (but not malignant) growth of endometrial cells (i.e. cells lining your uterus). outside the uterus. Normally, during each menstrual period, your uterine wall should be shed and passed as bloody discharge out of your vagina. In the case of endometriosis, the endometrial cells growing outside the uterus aren't shed. They continue to grow and 'bleed', and depending on where they are, they cause pain. When endometriosis occurs close to sensitive nerve cells, the pain is worse. Sometimes endometriosis goes undetected if the cells aren't growing close to nerves. Check with your doctor first before you go for natural remedies, as endometriosis should be treated medically, not just with a pain killer.
If all is well, ask your doctor for advice on seeing a homeopath. Personally, for my period cramps, and to help with the flow of the period, I make an infusion of cinnamon. Boil water, add cinnamon sticks (or even powder) for about 3-4 minutes. Strain with a fine strainer (necessary if you are using powder), then sweeten with sugar. An even better option is to make a cinnamon infusion with milk, instead of water. You can even add crushed, toasted hazelnuts on top (if you're not dieting). Very warming in the winter.
Though I have not tried it myself, I've read that cranberry juice may be of some use, though it tends to get most credit for helping with urinary tract infections.
Try exercising, as this can relieve menstrual symptoms.
And for heaven's sake, go see a doctor!
Stay well!