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Topic: I shouldnt have taken that mid-day nap...
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charmainec
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From: Venus next to Randall
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted April 03, 2013 04:47 AM
  
Ah. I usually take it on the day and then the symptoms lasts for at least 6 hours. Thanks. Will try that! A friend once suggested taking the Omegas regularly too but it didn't make much of a difference. Wish they could treat the cause for a permanent cure instead of stuffing our bodies with drugs to alleviate the pain. Argh.IP: Logged |
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posted April 03, 2013 04:53 AM
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If you’re lucky, you don’t get cramps at all, or you only experience slight discomfort. But if you’re like the estimated 15% of women who suffer from severe cramps, your pain can be debilitating. If that’s the case, you ought to consult with your doctor to make sure your pain isn’t related to something more serious, like endometriosis.
If your pain is less severe, but still sets your teeth on edge and makes you cranky, here are some tried-and-true ways to avoid cramping.1. TRY ADVIL. (same as ibuprofen) Start taking an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drug (I prefer Ibuprofen, like Advil) regularly three or four days before your period is ready to start. Ibuprofen lowers your body’s production of prostaglandins, which scientists believe contribute to menstrual cramps. But if you wait until you actually have cramps to take the Ibuprofen, it won’t be nearly as effective, so make sure to take it in the recommended dosage BEFORE your period starts.
more at the link:
http://allwomenstalk.com/10-ways-to-relieve-menstrual-cramps/ IP: Logged |
charmainec
Moderator Posts: 6299
From: Venus next to Randall
Registered: Apr 2009
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posted April 03, 2013 04:56 AM
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Now why didn't my idiot doc tell me that?
Cool beans. Will pop one now!IP: Logged |
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Knowflake Posts: 8992
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posted April 03, 2013 04:58 AM
Yeah, Omegas are great for so many things, especially depression. And I agree, I wish I didnt have to take so much ibuprofen every month. They say if it make your fingers, toes or face swell, you might be taking to much or having an allergic reaction and damaging your liver. I get those symptoms, but can't not take it because my cramps are debilitating. I don't like to take pills at all, but have to take them, or I would be bedridden for a week, or maybe even die....that's how bad it gets. And I"m not a wimp. Kind of scary. Best bet is to start taking a low dose a few days before period arrives. That's all they've got for us at this point. And people who have never been through the most severe symptoms, I don't think believe us....how painful and debilitating it can be.IP: Logged |
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Knowflake Posts: 8992
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Registered: Apr 2009
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posted April 03, 2013 04:59 AM
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Originally posted by charmainec:
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Now why didn't my idiot doc tell me that?
Cool beans. Will pop one now!
Yeah, that's what someone else here said in a period thread we had here. More doc should know about this. IP: Logged |
Lexxigramer
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From: The Etheric Realms...Still out looking for Schrodinger's cat...& LEXIGRAMMING.♥.. is my Passion!
Registered: Feb 2012
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posted April 03, 2013 05:03 AM
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