Question 1

because caffeine restricts blood vessels, is that why you should avoid it if you have menstrual cramps? just interested about this

Accepted Answer

Go ahead with Coffee: No, caffeine will help you.  It used to be one of the main ingredients of midol for treating menstrual cramps.

Question 2

will diet coke (caffeine) worsen menstrual cramps if i drink it during my period? have dysmenhorrhea. :-(

Accepted Answer

Not likely : It's unlikely the small amount of caffeine in a diet coke will do anything at all. Test your theory with your next cycle and see if it makes a difference.

Question 3

how can i cure menstrual cramps?

Accepted Answer

Endure them: Cramps are symptoms and as such aren't curable. They can be treated or helped, though.  Oral contraceptives often improve dysmenorrhea.  Naprosyn (naproxen) or Ibuprofen can diminish symptoms effectively if taken just before period starts.

Question 4

incredibly bad menstrual cramps?

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Dysmenorrhea: Try nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise ; acupuncture are excellent for dysmenorrhea. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol ; salt. Get gyn eval to r/o underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or black cohosh with dr ok. Sipping chamomile can dissipate pain.

Question 5

how can i avoid menstrual cramps?

Accepted Answer

Menstrual cramps: Consider omega- 3 fatty acids or magnesium (supplementation or through diet) with dr ok. Discuss use of herbal like Black Cohosh with your dr.  Sipping Chamomile &amp; Green tea can dissipate pain. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol &amp; salt. NSAID’s, warm bath, heating pad &amp; acupuncture are excellent for dysmenorrhea. Get GYN eval – check Magnesium &amp; iodine levels &amp; to rule out underlying pathology.

Question 6

how can i treat menstrual cramps ?

Accepted Answer

Dysmenorrhea: Dysmenorrhea Tx:  NSAID’s, SSRI’s, hormone meds, OTC meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise &amp; acupuncture are excellent for dysmenorrhea. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol &amp; salt. Get GYN eval to R/O underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or Black Cohosh with dr ok. Sipping Chamomile can dissipate pain.

Question 7

i have severe menstrual cramps help?

Accepted Answer

Medicinal cannabis: I have several females with premenstrual pain disorder who have been helped by medicinal cannabis (use only in state where legal and under direction of a doctor).  Women with joint hermobility syndrome (jhs) are particularly subject to greater intensity of pain in first days of menses, when hormone relaxin is secreted and further loosens pelvic joints.

Question 8

what should i do to stop menstrual cramps?

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Tips: Avoid caffeine, alcohol, extra salt & junk carbohydrates.  Increase complex carbohydrates – try to incorporate at least 5 servings of vegetables and 4 servings of fruit into your diet daily.   Try: omega- 3 fatty acids. Try to take in magnesium either through supplementation or through your diet with your doctor’s approval.  Non –steroidal anti-inflammatory medications can help with pain control.

Question 9

what to do if i have bad menstrual cramps..?

Accepted Answer

What to do:: Dysmenorrhea Tx:  NSAID’s, SSRI’s, hormone meds, OTC meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise &amp; acupuncture are excellent for dysmenorrhea. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol &amp; salt. Get GYN eval to R/O underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or Black Cohosh with dr ok. Sipping Chamomile can dissipate pain.

Question 10

what should i do to relieve menstrual cramps?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDS: Nsaids like advil/motrin/ibuprofen are great for treating menstrual cramps.  These are over the counter and are pretty inexpensive.  Some people can't take these medications, so check with your doctor to see if these medications are safe for you to take.

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