Best way to treat cramping?

Some treatments help: Muscle cramps can be lessened by staying hydrated, eating a balanced diet with adequate vitamins & minerals, stretching & massaging muscles. {menstrual cramps can be lessened with a heating pad or "nsaids" such as Motrin or advil (ibuprofen). Birth control pills can help. Some people feel that b-vitamins, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids help. Some people try acupuncture.} a doctor can evaluate excess pain.

Menstrual?: 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.