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Q: Treatment for severe menstrual cramps

asked by: melissajoan on March 26th, 2009

New User

Hi I have been having really painful menstrual cramps off and on for many years. I used to be able to take anti-inflammatories, but I'm not able to anymore. I've not had much success with any other meds like pamprin, tylenol menstrual, nor midol. I will be seeing the doctor soon. But I want to know if there are any other kinds of medication that I can take for this. I've had to miss work as a result, and I don't want that to keep happening. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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timeisshort

replied on March 26th, 2009

Experienced User

my wife suffered this, but no more

this is nutritional, it is relative to a calcium & magnesium imbalance but before you go swallowing stuff do some research on mineral balance other wise you could cause your thyroid to become deficient which creates more problems. Check out ithyroid.com & then study your symptoms & how they are relative to nutrition also zest for life is Good has links to each nutrient & the foods they are found in etc!
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Cheley47

replied on March 26th, 2009

New User

melissa joan

How old are you? I had cramps like that for years, Mine was called dysmenrhea (severe cramping). I tried an over the counter called Cope and it worked instantly. Years later I was on Vicodin for 2 years until I had my right tube out (scar tissue)- Now I have no more periods (menopause) Please see your Gyno. maybe you might need exploratory like a Laparoscopy. Good luck, keep us informed.

melissajoan

replied on March 27th, 2009

New User

Hi Cheley,
I'm 39. I'll try the Cope

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