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Righto, my monthly visit (period) just came by again. It's weird, it's really uncomfortable and it hurts just to walk.. I was just wondering how can I make my cramps a little better and any hints/tips on periods? Thanks (link)
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Cramps are the worst. I feel your pain - literally. Of course, if you only get cramps during your period, consider yourself lucky. I have them the week before and the week of. Yeah. Two weeks of misery. But hey, it's the pain that causes us to create ways to cope.
Take a hot bath when your cramps are the WORST. At least just sit in the water. You can read a book, do your homework, talk on the phone - whatever you please to do. I don't really like taking baths because I get bored too easily. I don't "relax" unless I have something to keep my mind busy - like a book.
For cramps that are bad, but not bad enough for a bath, try a heating pad. Alternate it between your back and stomach if you have cramps in both places (I do).
Water. Water. Water. Water! Drink lots of the stuff. Forget the caffinated soft drink, that can actaually make your cramps worse. Water is much better for you and will make you feel better; it will also help keep bloating to a minimum.
Midol or Advil. Midol is specifically formulated for period cramps, but Advil does the same thing for a good bit less money.
Eat healthy foods. Stay away from those potato chips, grab an apple instead. Yes, healthy foods will make you feel better.
Run, jump, play, swing, swim - do something! Exercise helps cramps and makes you feel much better. Even if you only take your dog for a walk around the neighborhood, you'll feel better.
It helps me to sleep in a non-elevated position at night. Without a pillow. And I like to keep my room warm during this time, but not so hot that it's choking me.
Sometimes it helps me to sleep without my pj pants on. If you just sleep in a big t-shirt and your underwear, there's less chance of messing up your pj pants, and there's nothing touching your abdomen (besides your underwear) and it really seems to help.
I hope everything goes well.
-FunnyCide
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Thank you sooooo much!! Your answer was the best and it helped so much!!!! You made me feel better. Once again, THANK YOU!!!!
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