Menstrual Cramp Relief

[cherrygal]

Yup, panadol is fine if taken once a month. Be careful of Ponstan or Synflex (NSAIDs). They can cause allergic reactions in some people. I had a bad reaction when a nurse administered Synflex to me once. Ponstan is no good coz it thins the blood and you will feel the menses flowing the whole day! Eeeew


I am not a believer of TCM so never tried Bai Fong pills. I always hesitate to give TCM pills to young children. You never know what they really contain so do get from a reliable source if you want to try.

My cramps got better slightly after my pregnancies.

[buds]

I’m okay with Panadol, Ponstan and a hot water bag hubs bought from the

pharmacy. Ponstan actually thickens my thin blood type & really helps to
gradually cease menstrual flow. No. Mine doesn’t like bleed the whole day.
It’s a case of individual response to medication. The hot water bag is a
huge form of relief of cramps for me as well. Just lie down on the bed with
hot water bag half full and prop feet up on a cushion or pillow. Place the
hot water bag on lower abdomen. Would similarly work with hot towel if
you don’t have a water bag on hand.

[emerald]

Thanks all for the tips.


I am quite surprised that my dd’s cramp lasted 4 days. Good thing it stopped when school started.
For my case, I get headaches, no cramps.
I take Bai Fong pills thinking that it might help, but it has only managed to make my period more regular.

[janet88]

My cramps not so bad after giving birth…but it’s the insomnia, headaches, backaches and loss of appetite that bugs me.

[kwokwc]

Bai Fong wan is good provided that you take on regular basis and the effect comes slower. I do have customers who give their dd bai fong wan on alternate days for the whole mth (when not having menses) and continue for 3 months and their dd recover from menstrual cramps. Then after 3 mths, their dd just take 1 does after menses. I do have customers coming back to thank me.


I grew up in a TCM store, now running my own tcm store so I am a strong believer in TCM. Even for my own kids, I will give TCM herbs before going to doc for faster medication.

For those who doesn’t want to take pills, you might want to consider boiling bazhen. But like what I say, if want to take TCM to get rid of the cramps for good, must take on alternate days when not having menses, which is why boiling bazhen is not liked by most pp bcos it is time consuming.

To say the truth, try to cut down on panadol. Even my panadol supplier doesn’t take panadol himself. It is really no good. But it is a fast relieve for pain.

[buds]

Hi kwokwc,


Wow! You grew up in TCM! Just the exact person i'm looking for!
I gotta question for you. Posted to you via PM, since the nature
of my query is irrelevant to this topic. :oops:

[gladyschan]

Don't drink green tea, grass jelly, don't eat pineapple or watermelon.


Drink ginger tea, helps a lot!

[pa1407]

Hi,


the following sanitary napkin can help. Do give it a try. I was very skeptical and have thought that it was too expensive at first, but after my first month using it, I decided to stay on with it. Can't explain the technology behind it but basically the FIR and Negative Ion can regulate your menstrual flow. For me I experience significantly lighter flow thus changing less frequently(used to need to change 2 hrly on first 2 days). This breaks even for the price issue as I need not change so frequently and my menstrual duration is shortened too. Friend's gal has no more cramp first month into using. Regulate before menses arrive by using the liners(which also have the Negative Ion strips) 2 weeks before the 'M' day. That's how we experience the result in the 1st month. Do try it to feel the difference.

Visit the website for more info and product videos.
http://www.sonray.com.sg/feminine-healthcare.html

You can speak to the helpful ladies in the office, Wilma or Winnie.

Rgds.

[chloecube]

i used to have bad cramp too on the first and second day.

i find that exercise and stretching does help
Yoga (Yin) also helps, after practising for 6 months, i find that my periods are more regular and less painful

[Oppsgal]

I have tried paste the heat warmer pad on the clothes near stomach.


Seems to work in relief the cramp.