Which medicine can you use to reduce the menstrual pain?
Question posted by Adellah on 18 May 2023
Last updated on 19 May 2023 by Lisa01
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Masso has given you some excellent advice. In addition I've used the Thermacare heat pads that wrap around your waist for lower back pain. I simply wear it backwards so the heat pouch part is against my lower stomach. Once exposed to air they get really warm and last for 6-8 hrs. It's literally like having a heating pad without the restraints of having to be stationary and plugged in! Hope this helps!
Treatment
To ease your menstrual cramps, your health care provider might recommend:
Pain relievers. Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve), at regular doses starting the day before you expect your period to begin can help control the pain of cramps. Prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs also are available.
Start taking the pain reliever at the beginning of your period, or as soon as you feel symptoms, and continue taking the medicine as directed for two to three days, or until your symptoms are gone.
https://www.drugs.com/cg/dysmenorrhea.html
It would also be good to ask your Pharmacist´s recommendations.
Lifestyle and home remedies
Besides getting enough sleep and rest, things you might want to try include:
Exercise regularly. Physical activity, including sex, helps ease menstrual cramps for some women.
Use heat. Soaking in a hot bath or using a heating pad, hot water bottle or heat patch on your lower abdomen might ease menstrual cramps.
Try dietary supplements. A number of studies have indicated that vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B-1 (thiamin), vitamin B-6 and magnesium supplements might reduce menstrual cramps.
Reduce stress. Psychological stress might increase your risk of menstrual cramps and their severity.
You have given excellent advice I was going to also recommend the same regime
Trying to be of help... thanks.
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