Question 1

how can i reduce period pain?

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1-2 days before: Ibuprofen taken 1-2 days before menses is great in preventing and decreasing dysmenorrhea (menstral pain).  Take 400 mg every 6 hours x 2 days and may continue 1-2 days of menses, if necessary.

Question 2

what can i do to  ease period pain!?

Accepted Answer

SSRIs and NSAIDs: Given alone or in combination, they should ease sx of pms! see your pcp or ob/gyn doc!

Question 3

how can i treat extreme period pain?

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Period pain: NSAID’s, SSRI’s, hormone meds, OTC meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise &amp; acupuncture are excellent for PMS / period. 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. Ginger helps w nausea.

Question 4

suggest me something for period pain?

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Anti-inflammatory: the family of medicines called anti-inflammatory medications are very helpful for menstrual pain. they  are now available without a prescription. It is best to take as recommended on the package until your period is finished.  common over-the-counter products: Ibuprofen and Naproxen sodium.

Question 5

why period pain starts before two weeks?

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If you have: continued symptoms it could be premenstrual syndrome.

Question 6

dose mastubation help with period pain ?

Accepted Answer

Can't hurt!: If nothing more it will take your mind off the unpleasantries of your menses and help you feel good.  Sounds like a win-win to me!  there are probably intricate hormonal and stress hormones that are released in the process which can ease the discomfort.

Question 7

what is a natural way to cure period pain?

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Natural options.: Try: omega- 3 fatty acids or magnesium (supplementation or through diet) with your doctor’s approval.  If you desire non-med approaches you can discuss use of a traditional herbal like black cohosh with your doctor.  Chamomile tea can be soothing. Sipping green tea can also dissipate pain. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, extra salt. Acupuncture is excellent for this purpose.

Question 8

what can be done to help soothe period pain?

Accepted Answer

OTC anti-inflamma: Like motrin, advil (ibuprofen) if you see your gyn and u have nothing strange going on there are many script meds u can take that work better than the otc ones and also bcpills can help or get rid of your period altogether and also a med called Lysteda that u only take on your cycle please discuss all options with your ob.

Question 9

what can relieve period pain when on lithium?

Accepted Answer

Period pain: Warm bath, heating pad, exercise &amp; acupuncture are excellent for PMS / period. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol &amp; salt. Get GYN eval to R/O underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids. Sipping Chamomile can dissipate pain. Ginger helps w nausea.

Question 10

how can i deal with extremely bad period pain?

Accepted Answer

Investigate problem: This may be a statement after the fact - but it's important that the "period pain be investigated if it hasnt- there is the possibility of things  like fibroids,  endometriosis and other problems.  If it has been investigated - then often times hormonal regulation can help- this includes the different forms of birth control such as pills, shot ring or patch. You may benefit from not having a cycle.

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