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Mar 01, 2006, 12:09 PM
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I am having the most horrible period cramps. Ibuprofen and prescription pain killers didn't help. Lying still and straight didn't help. Lying in a tight ball didn't help. Going for walk - doubled over 3 times. Didn't help.
No hot water bottles or similar as it is 35 deg C in the shade. Cool shower - nope - didn't help. Now I am having a glass of wine and burning some candles. Feeling sorry for myself.
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Mar 01, 2006, 12:30 PM
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Sabrina
 I can't relate. I've been blessed with not getting cramps. But I can definitely give you some sympathy. 
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Mar 01, 2006, 12:45 PM
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 I can relate!
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Mar 01, 2006, 03:20 PM
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Hot or not, Sabrina, I strongly recommend a heating pad. I've been having bad cramps lately -- thank you fertility drugs and testing -- and it's amazing how quickly and thoroughly the heat helps. I know it's sucky when it's hot out, but if you're suffering, it's still worth a try.
Sorry you're feeling so bad.
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Mar 01, 2006, 04:05 PM
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Evening Primrose (natural herb) - helped me..... along with a pain reliever.
Darn period.... its either cramps or PMS -  LoVe, Rhapsody - |
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Mar 01, 2006, 07:17 PM
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I get really bad cramps too...
When the above things you mentionned didn't work for me, 1) Chocolate. Dark chocolate mostly. Don't ask why, but it made the cramps go away temporarily 2) Bath. You said you tried a cold shower, how about a warm bath? Aromatherapy and darkness/candles also seem to make it easier. None of these actually get rid of the cramps, but they can make them easier to deal with. Hope you get over the evil cramps soon!!
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Mar 01, 2006, 08:11 PM
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TeeHee - see Sabrina....... I told YOU that DARK CHOCOLATE works..... its the BEST!!
My doctor told me to eat 2-3 pieces of DARK CHOCOLATE each day of my period.... it really does make a difference in my mood and cramps. LoVe, Rhapsody - 
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Mar 02, 2006, 07:23 AM
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</font><blockquote><div id="quote"><font class="small">Quote:</font>
Rhapsody said: TeeHee - see Sabrina....... I told YOU that DARK CHOCOLATE works..... its the BEST!! My doctor told me to eat 2-3 pieces of DARK CHOCOLATE each day of my period.... it really does make a difference in my mood and cramps. LoVe, Rhapsody - </div></font></blockquote><font class="post"> Hehe that's so cool Rhapsody ... I don't really get cramps either cos I have a fantastic pill (Yasmin) but when I did I found evening primrose awesome wonderful. but check it doesn't interact with anything au. hope you are feeling better, S 
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Mar 02, 2006, 09:05 AM
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Thanks everyone! The wine worked wonders. Now the painkillers are for my headache!
I feel a bitter today though.
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Mar 03, 2006, 07:07 PM
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i'm sorry that you had such bad cramps. and i'm glad it's a better day! love, pat
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Mar 03, 2006, 07:10 PM
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Hi Sabrina,
Chomomille tea helps. Also, lie on your back and put your feet up on the wall or headboard so that you at almost at a 90 degree angle. I agree with the heating pad. Turn the ac on and turn on the heating pad. You'll be surprised how it all helps. Hugs, Jan
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#12
Mar 08, 2006, 09:23 PM
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I can relate. I'm 46 and still getting my period. I find sitting in a hard chair helps me, and walking sometimes helps me too.
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