Mackenzie answered Monday April 2 2007, 5:58 pm: You have many options here: It's well known that regular physical activity helps reduce the cramping in some women, so there's an idea. You could also try taking a warm bath and using aromatherapy. Applying a heating pad on your lower abdomen or back should do wonders. If you don't have a heating pad, you can make one by simply filling a sock with rice and heating it in the microwave for a few minutes [must sound silly, but if the cramps get bad enough, it just might be worth it]. Or try laying in bed, on your side, and curling up into a ball by bringing your knees up towards your chest. That does true wonders for stomach pains. Also, a healthy diet can play a big role in this. Do your best to avoid salty foods, because they retain water, causing you to bloat. Vegetables and citrus fruit would be helpful. [ Mackenzie's advice column | Ask Mackenzie A Question ]
rebelchick answered Monday April 2 2007, 5:53 pm: Well, what I do is lay on my back on the floor and prop my feet on something high. Like the couch, pillows, etc. Relaxing in a hot bath really works for me too.
xWACKYJACKIEx answered Monday April 2 2007, 5:52 pm: Exercising helps a ton. Try something to get your mind off of your stomach. Example, go shopping, or go outside, or hang out with your friends.
A heating pad also feels great.
shortcake90 answered Monday April 2 2007, 5:51 pm: eating bananas help stop the pain. Also, sit on your bed or couch or wherever with a pillow under your legs stretched out. MAKE SURE your legs are stretched out. Also walking helps reduce the pain. you can also put a heating pad on your abdomen or massage it slowly. [ shortcake90's advice column | Ask shortcake90 A Question ]
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