Menstrual Cramp Relief

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Tue, 03 Dec 2019 07:42:10 GMT

MyPillow — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 07:42:10 GMT

Normal paracetamol 250mg per tablet , not more than 8 A day is perfectly alright .

As advised by Gynae n family doc last time
Just note dun eat most medicine with empty stomach .

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Tue, 03 Dec 2019 04:18:44 GMT

janet88 — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 04:18:44 GMT

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I am taking lots of water and walk to ease my menstrual cramp. My mom never advise me of taking pain killers as this might have caused damage to my liver.

I am aware of that danger...but when I am bent into half in pain, I will take pain killer.

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:48:37 GMT

janet88 — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:48:37 GMT

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My doctor prescribed me Ponstan when I was a teenager. I asked her whether there would be any side effect or addiction to painkiller? She said since only took 1 tablet once a month, no problem la.

Stay away from cold drinks & ice cream even when not having period.

I try not to take anything cold especially 1 week before menses.
if there is cramp or backache, I take paracetamol. sometimes, I do get migraines the day before menses or 1st 2 days...if migraine hits, then ponstan does help...but if taking ponstan, then have to take antacid.

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Thu, 10 May 2012 13:53:59 GMT

munchkukie — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:53:59 GMT

Taking rainbow light multivitamin, fish oil and black currant seed oil helps for me. Sometimes I take 2 capsules of fish oil a few days before AF.

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Thu, 10 May 2012 11:07:17 GMT

sleepy — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:07:17 GMT

My doctor prescribed me Ponstan when I was a teenager. I asked her whether there would be any side effect or addiction to painkiller? She said since only took 1 tablet once a month, no problem la.

Stay away from cold drinks & ice cream even when not having period.

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Thu, 10 May 2012 08:45:32 GMT

Oppsgal — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:45:32 GMT

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

Seems to work in relief the cramp.

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Wed, 09 May 2012 08:47:59 GMT

chloecube — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:47:59 GMT

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

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Wed, 09 May 2012 08:42:40 GMT

pa1407 — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:42:40 GMT

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.

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Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:37:00 GMT

gladyschan — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:37:00 GMT

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

Drink ginger tea, helps a lot!

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 06:54:52 GMT

buds — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 06:54:52 GMT

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:

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:32:02 GMT

kwokwc — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:32:02 GMT

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.

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:21:56 GMT

janet88 — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:21:56 GMT

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

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:10:57 GMT

emerald — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:10:57 GMT

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.

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:13:55 GMT

buds — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:13:55 GMT

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.

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:18:10 GMT

cherrygal — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:18:10 GMT

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.

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:06:10 GMT

janet88 — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:06:10 GMT

thebusybee:
I used to have bad menstrual cramp during my secondary school days. It worsen if I consume cold stuffs before the period, food such as pineapple and grass jelly, try to avoid those stuffs as much as possible a week before the period's due.

When my menses first came at Sec 2, I was bloated.
Anyway, I avoid all things cold before it arrives and during those days. I have problems sleeping as well as backache when period comes...no cramps but bloated.

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:11:48 GMT

cnimed — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:11:48 GMT

thebusybee:
Tell your dd to try that, the cramps will improve over the years, I think most people like me, had bad cramps at the younger days but got better past teens. Any similar case?

I am the reverse. So I do believe it is health/constituion-related as my health has been steadily going downhill for the past three years.

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:38:25 GMT

thebusybee — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:38:25 GMT

I used to have bad menstrual cramp during my secondary school days. It worsen if I consume cold stuffs before the period, food such as pineapple and grass jelly, try to avoid those stuffs as much as possible a week before the period’s due.

I read from somewhere a good way to reduce cramp is to do stretching exercise at the beginning of period. It has immediate effect in reducing cramps. At least it worked for me.

In standing position with both feet together, and both arms down at sides, step one leg forward putting your weight on the same leg, at the same time swing both arms up and stretch the tummy muscles. Alternate with the other leg, repeat for 10-20 times.

Tell your dd to try that, the cramps will improve over the years, I think most people like me, had bad cramps at the younger days but got better past teens. Any similar case?

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Sat, 01 Jan 2011 13:11:54 GMT

janet88 — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 13:11:54 GMT

emerald:
School's starting next week and dd is experiencing mentrual cramp.

Does anyone know ways to relieve it. TIA.

Panadol is ok...ponstan is a little strong for 13 year old. Try not to drink anything cold as it worsens the cramps...even for adults. Evening Primose Oil is effective by relieving the crampness a little. I get backache, bloating and have problems sleeping when my menses arrive.

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Sat, 01 Jan 2011 12:58:22 GMT

emerald — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 12:58:22 GMT

Pen88n:
You should also consider other form of \"preventive\" medicine in the long run. Try Bai Fong pill - take after period. Also, you can also boil Tang Kwei with chicken for consumption after the period. If you do not want to try Chinese tonic, you can try evening primrose pill as that is thought to help as well.

Hi Pen88n,

Thanks for your advice.
Is 13 yo too young to start taking Bai Fong/evening primrose pills?

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Sat, 01 Jan 2011 12:53:34 GMT

emerald — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 12:53:34 GMT

cherrygal:
Give her panadol. Experience tells me to eat one dose before the cramps set in, ie when you see spotting.

Other than that, you could give her a warm water bottle to hug.

Hi cherrygal,

I'm always hesitant when it comes to painkiller or panadol, esp. dd is still so young.
In the meantime, I've given dd a warm water bag to hug. Thanks very much.

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Sat, 01 Jan 2011 11:42:45 GMT

Pen88n — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 11:42:45 GMT

cherrygal:
Give her panadol. Experience tells me to eat one dose before the cramps set in, ie when you see spotting.

Other than that, you could give her a warm water bottle to hug.

There are 3 types of pain relief medication. Panadol is the mildest of the lot. Next is Ponstan followed by Synfex. You should try Panadol first, and if it is not working, then get Ponstan / Synfex from doctor. Keep some at hand in case of need during more crucial time (eg. major event). Minimise cold drink or dessert as this will worsen pain.

You should also consider other form of \"preventive\" medicine in the long run. Try Bai Fong pill - take after period. Also, you can also boil Tang Kwei with chicken for consumption after the period. If you do not want to try Chinese tonic, you can try evening primrose pill as that is thought to help as well.

Reply to Menstrual Cramp Relief on Sat, 01 Jan 2011 10:41:34 GMT

cherrygal — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 10:41:34 GMT

Give her panadol. Experience tells me to eat one dose before the cramps set in, ie when you see spotting.

Other than that, you could give her a warm water bottle to hug.