Question 1

i have the mirena (levonorgestrel) coil fitted and the threads seem longer, i've had intermittent stomach cramps could it have moved?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: It's difficult to tell the location of your iud solely by the length of the strings.  It's possible that it has descended or is even in the process of being expelled.  You should schedule an appointment with your doctor.  He or she can do a pelvic examination and perform an ultrasound to confirm its location.  Use a backup method of birth control just to be safe until your appointment.

Question 2

how do i relieve stomach cramps?

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Need more info: "Stomach" cramps may be from strong muscular contractions of stomach, intestine, gall bladder, ureter or uterus. The location and cause of the cramps needs to be determined to address the proper treatment. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex. 
Get HPV vaccine

Question 3

how do i alleviate stomach cramps?

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Depends on cause: This is difficult to answer because stomach cramps can represent pain from any internal abdominal organ, not just the stomach. If you have fever, tenderness to the touch, vomiting, or severe constipation call a doctor. Otherwise, low tech remedies include light exercise, heat, massage, stretching, and breathing. Otc aspirin+caffeine if menses related, otherwise simethicone, peptobismol or laxative.

Question 4

i'm having terrible stomach cramps?

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If there are: no obvious reasons for the cramps (eg: menstruation, dietary "indiscretion" etc ,you should have an in  person examination at an urgent care center. Hope this is helpful!

Dr Z

Question 5

what can i take severe stomach cramps?

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Eval: Get evaluated. Dysmenorrhea can be caused by polyps, fibroids & adenomyosis. 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 &gt;&gt;&gt;.

Question 6

what can i do to treat my stomach cramps?

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Stomach cramps: Explore the causes (refer my previous response on stomach cramps) with help of your doctor, & treat those.

Question 7

how can i handle painful stomach cramps and spasms?

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Alarm signs to check: Recurrent abdominal crampy discomfort is addressed by accompanying signs/symptoms that may localize the organ involved: vaginal discharge or bleeding, alteration in periods, pregnancy risk? Fever, nausea, vomiting, altered stool pattern, blood with stool, tenderness, distension? Painful urination, blood in urine?  Recent trauma, herniations? Age? Gender? Risks? Also, what testing have you had?

Question 8

i  keep getting stomach cramps ever couple of week?

Accepted Answer

Could be heartburn,: Heart condition , abdominal aneurysm , gallbladder inflammation etc. Go see your dr for an accurate dx! take care!

Question 9

why do i get bad horrible all over stomach cramps?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Some people will  have intestinal or menstrual cramps. If cleared by a gastroenterologist with laparascopy, colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy, perhaps the diagnosis of irritable bowel needs to be entertained?

Question 10

is it normal to get stomach cramps everytime i need to bm?

Accepted Answer

May be: Some light cramping before a bowel movement may not be abnormal. People with irritable bowel syndrome may have cramps with an urgent need to move their bowels and have diarrhea shortly after eating a meal. In normal people any cramping should be mild(gastrocolic reflex) and the bowel movement itself is usually normal and not very loose. An antispasmodic medication like bentyl (dicyclomine) can prevent cramps.

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I have the mirena (levonorgestrel) coil fitted and the threads seem longer, i've had intermittent stomach cramps could it have moved?

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How do i relieve stomach cramps?

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How do i alleviate stomach cramps?

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I'm having terrible stomach cramps?

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What can i take severe stomach cramps?

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What can i do to treat my stomach cramps?

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How can i handle painful stomach cramps and spasms?

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I keep getting stomach cramps ever couple of week?

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Why do i get bad horrible all over stomach cramps?

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Is it normal to get stomach cramps everytime i need to bm?

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