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1337	EMM.. I'm not a girl so I really wouldn't know what kind of pain you're going through but I heard from most girls that when there first couple times hurt.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Ethereal Heretic	ask your doctor for Vicodin, or start taking birth control Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

justin r	birth control stops periods completely, as well as reducing the risk of cancer. If you can afford that, it is probably the easiest and best solution. otherwise go to the doctor and try to get a prescription or some other sort of remedy. in fact, if you have health insurance, go to the doctor anyway - it might be covered and you can get it for free. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Jean Valjean	My funny answer is to get pregnant! ;) My serious answer to to take birth control and perhaps a midol or other over the counter pain relieve specifically designed for menstrual pain. You might also consider doing some kind of activity that takes your mind off of the pain. Something that is fun and requires a lot of concentration. Video games work for guys so maybe there's a game you can play? Good luck sister. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Amanda	Exercise helps alot =D Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Alyssa Marie's mom	birth control can help with the cramps...or take midol or pamprin Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

uunknown39	try taking ibuprofeun 200mg.... that seems to work really good for a lot of people.. If the pain is really severe you may want to go see your doctor to see if they can prescribe you something.. My doctor prescribed me Naproxen... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sarah J	take some midol because it is specifically designed for menstrual cramps. try putting a hot compress on your stomach or lower back, or take a bath. also walking around or exercising will help if its not too painful. staying in one place will make the pain worse. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Wen *	unfortunately when it comes to that time of month some people get to worse than other I have heard some that cant even get out bed and others that don't get pain at all. I get a lot headaches and sometimes they don't really work and then i use a stronger prescribed tablet which does work. So maybe it might be worth going to the doctor and talking it over with him/her and possible get something stronger. Don't worry its nots if they havent heard it all before. Good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

radio_princess	I use a hot water bottle. Place it over your abdomen, curl up under a blanket and have a wee nap. If that doesn't make me feel better than I'll get moving.....usually take the dog for a brisk walk. The fresh air, my surrounding and physical activity usually take my mind off my cramps. Have a Great Day! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

j~bay	caffeine helps... as does going on hormones (pills, patches, injections... whatever). I think they get better with age - I used to be completely incapacitated by them, now I feel absolutely nothing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

raelynn	i know youre pain. my are so bad i have to take off work. i seriously dont have an answer for you. i know prescription pills arent the way to go. my doctor said something about it being a hormonal problem. i would talk to your doctor. and i also heard certain types of birth control help too. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sarah	start taking Advil like a day before u kno ur gonna get ur period then just keep taking it my doctor told me this and it seems to have a better effect then waiting for the pain and then taking the drugs Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kristen	try midol. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cheyenneandmemks3	try drinking lots of water and also 800mg of ibuprophren will do the trick along with slowing the menstral flow. the water will help with flushing and keeping your body hydrated during the menstral cycle. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jerseyprincess	600 mg ib profin works but it is an rx midol works i went to my obgyn and he gave me birth control i havn't gotten my period yet so i havn't tried it but he said that will lessen cramps i get cramps so baddd, in the middle of the month and the second day of my period. some times i bend over in pain. p.s. those therma care heat pads help a little bit too a Percocet really does the job but it's an rx the first time i got cramps we thought it was my appendix but it's just my period. good luck finding what works for you!!! ohhh last thing my doctor said if you take the medacine before you feel the cramps that will lessen them too!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Some girl	I have the same thing. It's like my cramps aren't localized to just my stomach, I get them in my arms and legs too. You may want to try 800mg of Advil. That's could be one of the things your dr trys to give you just in rx form. You should still go see your gyn though because it could be a symptom of something more serious. I hope this helps because I know it sucks :( Warm baths sometimes help, and tea lots of tea. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

thisistwilighttime	drink some hot tea.. also i know it hurts, but walk around a little.. to Loosen the clots. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

CarlisleGirl	Ha ha, the men anwswered in such dumb ways! It shows how little they know! I got a kick out of that! I am past it now, but I always did three things. 1. Hot bath and/or compresses. 2. Exercise. 3. Try to find things to take your mind off it until you can pass some of these clots. When the cramps were worst, I needed to pass clots, then it subsided. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

TANYA!!	i usually drink tea and put something warm on my stomache(hot bath shower etc).... i used to roll up into a ball and press my stomache really hard but i heard that just makes its worse..dont eat too much sugar,salt,sour stuff,or caffeine...walk around or swim...massage back..lay down and put pillow under your knees to relax ur legs...i hope this helps im not a doctor but i get really bad cramps too and this is what i usually do Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

stephanie anna :)	hott bath WILL help bend over forward sitting criss cross apple saucee take midol!! worksss way better than Advil put a heating bag on your low part of your stomach these will all work for you i PROMISE :):) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

♥Sweet Girl♥	tyr midol or pamperin. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

TheOtherOne	For me, it always helped to take the Advil before the cramps started. But the best option is to go to your ob/gyn and get on birth control. Depending on the form of birth control, it can reduce the amount of bleeding (which does affect the pain), shorten the length of your periods, or even prevent them. The doc can also prescribe something stronger than the Advil. If you don't have an ob/gyn, go to Planned Parenthood. They'll do exams and birth control pills on a sliding scale fee (free if you're a student, at least back in my day). Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kate	If you excersise while you're on your period it will make your cramping less. Also if you take a warm bath or put a warm heating pad over your stomach it helps too , Or midal? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

NurseJill	Take 800 mg of Ibuprofen (it usually comes in 200mg tabs so take 4 tabs) every six hours as needed. Your doctor can write a prescription for this but there is no need when you can get it over the counter. Ibuprofen is the generic name, you can also find this as Advil or Motrin. If you have been having your periods for a while, you should be able to tell when it is coming by the way your body is feeling. Once you start feeling these symptoms, start taking the Ibuprofen; don't wait for your period to actually start or you will be way behind on the the pain control. Please don't ask your doctor for prescription painkillers. They are needed in some situations where a woman has other contributing factors, but not for the regular menstrual cramps that we all experience. I know it hurts like hell, I can certainly remember being stuck in bed for 2 or 3 days at a time curled up in a little ball. Another thing that may help is a heating pad if you have one. Good luck. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bevrossg	If your periods are painful it might help to have an examination by an OB-GYN specialist. There are things that can be checked to see if that is causing the pain. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mommytwice75	I would recommend trying a heating pad across your abdomen when possible. In addition, take two extra stength Tylenol as directed. Generally I have found that if you can apply some pressure to the abdominal area it helps as well. Try laying on your stomach on your bed and sliding a pillow or two under your abdomen. If you still don't seem to get much relief, you may want to try calling your physician's office. They may be able to call in a prescription for something a little stronger in order to take the edge off! Hope this helps, best of luck to you! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

SASSY frass【ツ】	Birth control pills and you can also ask your Dr to prescribe you Naproxen (Which is found over the counter in Aleve and Pamprin) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mrs. Lovett	Try a birth control option, they tend to regulate periods so they are not so bad. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dimefan90	take a nice bath to relax, massage the area. (i didnt mean for that to come across as dirty) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No