Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Pre-menstrual cramps coming back how to prevent them?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
PMS: NSAID’s, SSRI’s, hormone meds, OTC meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise & acupuncture are excellent for PMS. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol & salt. Get GYN eval to R/O underlying patholog if severe. Sipping Chamomile can dissipate pain. Ginger helps w nausea.
Answered 1/24/2015
3.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I took some pain meds for my menstrual cramps about 2 hours and 15 minutes ago. But my cramps are back and they are hurting me very badly. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Excrutiating pain from menstrual cramps. Can barely walk. In tears. Back/sides hurt. Gets worse every month. Docs keeps saying it is normal. Plz help?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can menstrual cramps really make your back ache?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Could the pain I am having be more then menstrual cramps. Always get them but never this bad. Feeling on lower right side more and in back. ?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Feeling menstrual like cramps but not due for period and sensitive stomach with lower back pains?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Are there any good ways to prevent menstrual cramps?
What are some natural ways to prevent menstrual cramps or nausea?
Can sex prevent menstrual cramps? I always get extreme cramps before and on my period and i'm supposed to start it this week but not having any cramps
Is it safe to be induced at 36weeks 3days pregnant? I am experiencing pain in lower back and menstrual like cramps 3 times a day. I live 300km hospita
My lower right back has felt like I am getting menstrual cramps, but the pain also travels to my right pelvic area. This has been going on for 2 mnths?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
