Horrible period cramps?!


Question: Horrible period cramps!?
I took advil!. Nothing works!. I used my sister's heating pad!. It did not work!. I took a warm bath!. That did not work eitherWww@Answer-Health@Com


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Lots of girls experience cramps before or during their periods!. Cramps are caused by prostaglandins (say: pross-tuh-glan-dunz), chemicals a girl's body produces to make the muscles of the uterus contract!. The contracting muscles help push the blood out through a girl's vagina during her period!.

You probably know periods usually come once a month!. Sometimes, younger girls aren't that regular, so they may skip a month!. But as a girl's periods get more regular, cramps are more likely!.

They can be mildly annoying to extremely painful, and they usually last for a few days!. Cramps may worry some girls at first if they don't know they're often a normal part of having a monthly period!. Some girls are more likely to have cramps!. They include:

girls who are younger when their periods start
girls who have longer periods or heavier blood flow
girls whose female relatives had or have period cramps
It may seem weird that cramping would be genetic, but it appears to be true!. If other girls and women in your family are crampers, you might be a cramper, too!. You might want to ask a female relative - like your older sister, cousin, mom, aunt, or grandmother - if she had cramps with her periods!. You'll still be cramping but at least you'll know you're not alone! And the good news is that cramps often get better the older you get!.

Crush Those Cramps
In the meantime, a girl wants to stay comfortable!. Some cramps are noticeable but don't really get in the way of a girl's normal routine!. Other cramps might make a girl feel lousy and less able to do stuff!. For bothersome cramps, a girl can talk with her mom or dad about taking a pain reliever!. Check with a doctor to find out about pain relievers and other treatments that can reduce cramps!.

If you get them, don't let cramps sneak up on you! It's best to start taking pain relievers slightly in advance of the cramps!. Your mom or dad can help you decide when to start taking pain relievers and give you the correct dose of the medicine!. A parent also can set a schedule so you can take another dose of pain reliever at the right time!.

You'll want to take it before school, for instance, and maybe have it on hand at school so the nurse can give you a dose at the right time!. By taking pain relievers on a schedule, you can keep cramps away so you can go about your normal day without feeling awful!.

What else can you do!? Exercise! Being physically active can ease cramps, probably because exercise releases endorphins, chemicals in the body that make you feel good!. Eating right and getting enough sleep also can keep you feeling your best!.

Some girls say putting a warm water bottle or compress on their belly helps them feel better if they have cramps!. A nice warm bath is another option!. Ahh !.!.!. feel those cramps just floating away!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Some days I get the worse cramps!. Nothing will stop them!. The only thing I can do is fall back asleep!. If it's possible get a hot water bottle and rest it against your belly and take some Advil with some hot tea to relax!. Go back to bed and sleep!. As soon as I fall asleep the next time I wake up the pain is almost completely gone!.

Also if you can tell you're going to get your period a couple days ahead start to take Midol!. Usually this will get the cramps before they have a chance to start!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Well, eat bananas, and take a run!. Running helps cramps!. Also, I use Naproxen which works excellent!. It's the same thing as Aleve!. Two or three of those, and I feel nothing all day! And I have terrible cramps during my period!. Good luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Slight exercise helps, so do the hormones released by an orgasm!. Sometimes curling up into a ball helps me, as well!. Sometimes applying slight pressure to the abdomen does some good!. Try eating some dark chocolate!?Www@Answer-Health@Com

BANANAS!
The potassium in them will be REALLY helpful for cramps!.
Good Luck!!Www@Answer-Health@Com

take a midol but sex helps somtimesWww@Answer-Health@Com

drink tea!.!.!.
hot milkWww@Answer-Health@Com





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