How to get rid of cramps?!
Question:
How to get rid of cramps?
Does anybody know whow to get rid of menstrual cramps
Answers:
Start taking the motrin several days before you know your period is going to start. This will help make the cramps less severe when they do come. In addition be sure that you keep taking the motrin as recommended on the days you know you are likely to be cramping. You can feel ok and then BAM get hit with those darn cramps half an hour later, and then you are behind the eight ball -- then you have to take the medicine and WAIT for it to kick in. Better to be pro-active and plan ahead.
If your cramps are really bad, consult your doctor. There are prescription strengths of motrin if you are really in a lot of pain. They can even advise you how many over-the-counter motrin you can safely take (depending on your weight and age, it may be more than what is recommended on the bottle). But don't do that without consulting your doctor or his/her nurse first! You may be able to do that over the phone without an appointment, especially if you have been good about keeping your annual ob/gyn appointments.
The heating pad thing has already been mentioned and it really does help a lot. I too have had really good luck with those Thermacare ones for when I am away from home.
In a pinch if you are able, go stand in the shower and let the hot water run on your abdomen for a while. Feels fantastic and really does help.