cramps

[sleepygrlgreen]

i have never had cramps that hurt this badly before. it's my first day so i'm hoping they'll pass...but does anyone (girls) have any suggestions about what i could do to lessen the pain?

[fromwithin]

midol. also if you see brown blood, you're pregnant.

[sleepygrlgreen]

you also need to be having sex to get pregnant

[reallygotta09]

i have never had cramps that hurt this badly before. it's my first day so i'm hoping they'll pass...but does anyone (girls) have any suggestions about what i could do to lessen the pain?

do not laugh, it hurts even more

[ClapClapSnap]

heating pad + 800mg ibuprofen [sp?]

and i think it helps to lay on your back...


pluss [i know this sucks] but if you do sit ups in between your period you have less cramps

[sleepygrlgreen]

thanks a bunch.

[wyverna]

i have never had cramps that hurt this badly before. it's my first day so i'm hoping they'll pass...but does anyone (girls) have any suggestions about what i could do to lessen the pain?

Hot water bottle? Generally helps, but that's all I can think of right now.

[reallygotta09]

heating pad + 800mg ibuprofen [sp?]

and i think it helps to lay on your back...


pluss [i know this sucks] but if you do sit ups in between your period you have less cramps

Thats like double pain, who told you that? I will shoot them

[splitsecond]

you also need to be having sex to get pregnant

Not necessarily. Just ask Jesus.

[roxy]

try the thermacare heated patches. my friends swear by them. i have never tried them.
also take some ibuprofen and put on a comfy pair of swearpants and watch a good movie.

[Coronary Parasite]

i used to put a heating pad on my stomach and curl in a ball.

but i heard walking helps alot also, and it seemed to work for me a couple of times.

[roxy]

exercise does help. and the thermacare things are the same as a heating pad but it uses adhesive to attach to your body so the heat stays in the right place

[sleepygrlgreen]

Not necessarily. Just ask Jesus.ooh right, right. almost forgot.

[sleepygrlgreen]

thanks again. i'm definitey gonna try the heating pad thing and walk or something.

[allstarme24]

i used to get fairly bad cramps pretty often, but they've pretty much disappeared since i've been on the pill. since you mentioned it's only the first time it's happened, a lot of the things people have posted above will probably help, but if you keep getting them over time and they continue to be that bad, it might be something to look into.

[Jentheoptimist]

If you have sex it stops the pain, seriously. It's messy though. Ha it feels funny to talk about this here, cause you know their are one or two guys reading this, sitting there with their mouth dropped and a limp penis. This is hard advice everything has something that works for them. Heating pads great, keeping your feet warm better. Distract yourself and try to nap. Drink some caffine free hot choclate, stay away from cold drinks, and caffine.

[nobodysmonkey]

Taking a shower and putting the shower massage on my lower back always makes me feel better.
And of course midol.

[SilverStar89]

I have pain killers for my cramps. All that other stuff never worked for me.

[sleepygrlgreen]

i used to get fairly bad cramps pretty often, but they've pretty much disappeared since i've been on the pill. since you mentioned it's only the first time it's happened, a lot of the things people have posted above will probably help, but if you keep getting them over time and they continue to be that bad, it might be something to look into.i'm actually on the pill now, but ...we'll see. thanks.

[sleepygrlgreen]

Graacias to all once again!

[Lueda Alia]

midol is the only thing that helps.

the b/c pill has also helped me somewhat. but I always take midol when I'm in pain, which I usually am each time. it sucks.

[ClapClapSnap]

midol is the only thing that helps.

the b/c has also helped me somewhat. but I always take midol when I'm in pain, which I usually am each time. it sucks.

you still get cramps even though you're on the pill? craazy...when i'm on it my period is basically non-existent...

[Lueda Alia]

you still get cramps even though you're on the pill? craazy...when i'm on it my period is basically non-existent...
yeah I do. am I not supposed to at all?

maybe I should switch pills...

[underthetalking]

I'm on the pill and I get them.

[ClapClapSnap]

yeah I do. am I not supposed to at all?

maybe I should switch pills...

well i just know that a lot of girls go on the pill just so their cramps are knocked out...that was half the reason for me [aside from being sexually active] but yeah...everyone i know doesn't get killer cramps while on the pill


i just need to throw this out there too...don't ever EVER get the shot! i've heard so many horror stoires from girls using it...one went up 3 sizes in a year, and another had her period straghit for like 4 months

[Lueda Alia]

well i just know that a lot of girls go on the pill just so their cramps are knocked out...that was half the reason for me [aside from being sexually active] but yeah...everyone i know doesn't get killer cramps while on the pill


i just need to throw this out there too...don't ever EVER get the shot! i've heard so many horror stoires from girls using it...one went up 3 sizes in a year, and another had her period straghit for like 4 months
I always wondered why I still get cramps. I figured that if I'd get on the pill, I wouldn't be in pain anymore. I should just ask my doctor and see what she says.

as for the shot... I'd never do that. this girl I know had it done and it was horrible.

[roxy]

I always wondered why I still get cramps. I figured that if I'd get on the pill, I wouldn't be in pain anymore. I should just ask my doctor and see what she says.

as for the shot... I'd never do that. this girl I know had it done and it was horrible.
there are so many other forms of the pill so talk to your doctor about still having cramps while on it. maybe you need a different prescription

95% of the people who i know that use the shot said they all regretted it. i only know 2 girls that it works really well for them

[Lueda Alia]

there are so many other forms of the pill so talk to your doctor about still having cramps while on it. maybe you need a different prescription

95% of the people who i know that use the shot said they all regretted it. i only know 2 girls that it works really well for them
yeah I know there are. I always thought of asking her about it, but I'd just forget because I'm so used to having cramps.

I have a question but I'm not sure I want to ask it here. I really want to though. It's so frustrating.

[roxy]

yeah I know there are. I always thought of asking her about it, but I'd just forget because I'm so used to having cramps.

I have a question but I'm not sure I want to ask it here. I really want to though. It's so frustrating.
Like here on the boards. pm someone.

[Lueda Alia]

Like here on the boards. pm someone.
I sent you a PM.

[Fullcollapse3k]

I'm on the pill and I get them.

Me too!

[ClapClapSnap]

yeah I know there are. I always thought of asking her about it, but I'd just forget because I'm so used to having cramps.

I have a question but I'm not sure I want to ask it here. I really want to though. It's so frustrating.

yeah you can pm me too if you want...i dunno if its too late though

[ClapClapSnap]

Me too!

hahahah

[Heart-A-Tact]

..Girls have it so fucking bad.

[roxy]

..Girls have it so fucking bad.
i hope you aren't being sarcastic

[Heart-A-Tact]

i hope you aren't being sarcastic

No.. I'm not trying to be an asshole either. I'm being serious.

[roxy]

No.. I'm not trying to be an asshole either. I'm being serious.
guys like you deserve high fives then. all my guy friends are assholes when it comes to this issue

[Heart-A-Tact]

guys like you deserve high fives then. all my guy friends are assholes when it comes to this issue
Thanks. I get called gay a lot. Ha...

..But really. I won't have to go through child labor. I'm thankful for that.

[roxy]

Thanks. I get called gay a lot. Ha...

..But really. I won't have to go through child labor. I'm thankful for that.
Well if you aren't gay that sucks. Labor scares me a lot, but I am not to worried about it in my near future

[underthetalking]

True. That has got to suck. I'm glad we don't have to deal with that crap. I'm sorry ladies.

[roxy]

True. That has got to suck. I'm glad we don't have to deal with that crap. I'm sorry ladies.
another sweet boy. we need more of your types up here in ma

[ClapClapSnap]

another sweet boy. we need more of your types up here in ma

i hear that!

[bonnie17]

i have never had cramps that hurt this badly before. it's my first day so i'm hoping they'll pass...but does anyone (girls) have any suggestions about what i could do to lessen the pain? take a hott bath. its what i do. when i get out it feels better.

[Saves The Night]

midol. also if you see brown blood, you're pregnant.This isnt true...

[roxy]

This isnt true...
no it is not. some people aren't educated and they pass on their ignorance without even knowing

[Saves The Night]

no it is not. some people aren't educated and they pass on their ignorance without even knowingyeah...and I as a doctor will deal with this on a daily basis...

[roxy]

yeah...and I as a doctor will deal with this on a daily basis...
i was lucky that my school had such good sex ed. i know i learned a lot more about pregnancy and stds than most people anywhere near me. it helped we had some crazy old lady and all she taught was sex ed.

[Saves The Night]

i was lucky that my school had such good sex ed. i know i learned a lot more about pregnancy and stds than most people anywhere near me. it helped we had some crazy old lady and all she taught was sex ed.hahaha oh my

[A picasso blue]

hahaha oh my
you dont have my name added to your sig :(

[roxy]

you dont have my name added to your sig :(
i love that you posted in a topic about cramps to make that statement

[dashboard1190]

i feel bad for girls.

it sucks though because whenever guys try to be comforting, all of the girls I know think that we're trying to be obnoxious.

it also sucks when travelling through Europe on a group tour (45 kids: 11 guys, 34 girls) on one bus, lots of close space and oh yeah, PERIODS!

but yeah, I am extremely glad that I am a guy.

[sleepygrlgreen]

No.. I'm not trying to be an asshole either. I'm being serious. you get brownie points.

[dayafteryesterday]

try the thermacare heated patches. my friends swear by them. i have never tried them.
also take some ibuprofen and put on a comfy pair of swearpants and watch a good movie.

yea my sis says they are amazing, i dont get bad cramps so i guess i lucked out.

[lovely864md]

Midol is the frreaking Messiah of cramp relief. I swear by that stuff. Thermacare is also good if you're spending the day at home. I've also heard yoga works, but I've never tried it.

[WakingTheMisery]

i got punched in the nuts today.

[sleepygrlgreen]

woo for nut punching!

[fromwithin]

i was told by a wise woman orgasms ease cramps.

[sleepygrlgreen]

orgasms are the cure to anything and everything.

[amkfx3]

orgasms are the cure to anything and everything.

oh that's the truth! [lol]

but seriously, i've been on like three different types of bc pills and they all were different concerning cramps. i think that it just depends on your personal body. [shrugs]

some good ben and jerry's always works for me. or some chocolate. those types of comfort foods. but do stay away from sodas and coffee - that will make it worse.

i was always told to take deep breaths in my nose and let it out through my mouth when the pain increases. it works for me. i think that there might be some sort of medical knowledge to that, but don't take my word for it... i'm not a doctor or anything.