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Aug 09, 2010 at 11:13 AM
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I hate cramps.
 Ok. That is it. 
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Aug 09, 2010 at 02:00 PM
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ME TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. God, I am so suffering right now.
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Aug 09, 2010 at 02:53 PM
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Agreed! I'm currently taking tylenol extra strength regularly to avoid the excruciating pain of cramps.
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Aug 09, 2010 at 02:54 PM
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Cramps suckkkk, luckly I dont have any right now :P
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Aug 09, 2010 at 06:55 PM
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ditto. I have Mirena (iud) and stopped getting my period for 6mos, then it came back but no real pattern yet and only lasts one day, but the cramps are so painful. blehh.
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Aug 10, 2010 at 01:53 PM
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I used to get really bad cramps but then kind of outgrew them. They haven't been a problem for me, since I was about 27 and I'm 41. I just get reall bad constipation right before my period starts. Isn't it fun being female.
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Aug 10, 2010 at 02:21 PM
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God I know how you feel right now
 Are we paying for Eve's sins or something?
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Aug 10, 2010 at 02:59 PM
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Does anyone really like having cramps? lol... No, but the past 3 days have been excruciating for me. Sometimes I can't move. They stop me from doing anything physical. Although I did hear that excercise helps cramps. I hate it when I feel like I have to poop but then I can't. Ugh so annoying and very uncomfortable. I'm just glad my period is regular now that I'm off birth control.
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Aug 12, 2010 at 05:03 PM
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Hysterectomy FTW!! 1997!! NO more cramps...la..la..lalala!! But they were TERRIBLE before then. Pickle juice...good for cramps...electrolytes...
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Aug 13, 2010 at 03:18 PM
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Agreed cramps suck. I take Midol, wait 4 hours take Ibubrofen (can't spell), Midol, ..... Heating pad if I can stand it. And hope that I don't double over from the pain at an in opportune time, like at work. "thank you" endometriosis and polysystic ovarian syndrome for the "wonderful" cramps.
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Aug 13, 2010 at 03:37 PM
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I only notice the cramps when I'm not getting PMT related moodswings, like I either have the emotional side effects OR the physical. I guess I'm lucky they don't come at once
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Aug 13, 2010 at 05:52 PM
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My cramps are so bad the doctor prescribed a muscle relaxer. I have had to take them on and off since I was 12. I am 43 now. I hate them.
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Aug 13, 2010 at 07:45 PM
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 - Maybe that's why he's out riding bike with the kids while I stay home to deal with pain.
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Aug 14, 2010 at 12:38 AM
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My mom got a hysterectomy two years ago and says it's the best thing she ever did
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Aug 22, 2010 at 04:24 PM
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I used to get really severe cramps where I would vomit a lot, not be able to stand, and would get hot flashes, etc. I eventually went on birth control pills to stop it and they've worked wonders for me. I still get minor cramps, but medications actually help, unlike before.
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Apr 23, 2013 at 01:32 AM
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Apr 23, 2013 at 04:14 PM
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What are tips to deal with cramps other than pain killers? Which is fastest way to relief?
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Apr 23, 2013 at 06:52 PM
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You can try taking magnesium supplements, those reduce cramps. Also, about 4-5 days before your period, begin taking your pain medicine (the midol or aleve or whatever). This helps it start to build up in your system and block the pain better. Exercise also helps, and a heating pad.
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Apr 29, 2013 at 05:12 PM
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cardio hydration Or all in quick succession. Works great, completely eliminating mild cramps - I have never had really bad cramps. The WORST thing is sitting, because there is no blood circulation in the pelvic area. So at least walk! |
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Apr 29, 2013 at 05:14 PM
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I take a medication for sleep called Elavil. It is an old tricyclic AD, not much in use as an AD, but is in use in small, non-AD doses, for muscle relaxation and consequently better sleep, for migraine prevention, for chronic pain relief. very cheap without insurance - need a prescription from a doctor. Trying searching the web to see if anyone has used it for cramps. The generic name is Amitriptyline.
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