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363110 tn?1340920419

OT: What to do for EXTREMELY painful PMS cramps?

AF finally came 5 or 6 days late. And I have had HORRIBLE cramps that make me want to cry, and I can't handle having my stomach touched or pushed on because it hurts pretty bad. Any clue why?

I'm not on BC or BFing Tj any more. my cycles had been 1 day late each time til this time and this time the cramps SUCK, I have tried Ibuprofen and it helps some, heat.... but that's it..
CIndie
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435139 tn?1255460391
I always found that a lower abdomen massage seemed to help...deep massage like you are pushing into your ovaries...I didn't suggest it since you said it was already painful to the touch...BUT it might be painful at first and then ease up like windupgirl said...
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I find water and gentle massages to help out when my cramps are severe.  I just rub my lower back and abdomen gently in circular motions and breathe deeply as I do.  Sometimes they'll intensify for a moment in protest but it always does the trick.

Good luck!
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552853 tn?1278405903
Try hot tea (decaf).
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363110 tn?1340920419
thanks!
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435139 tn?1255460391
Heat...to relax the uterine contractions/aka cramps.  You can try a heating pad or a hot bath.  Alleve and ibuprofen will work the same...but you might want to keep a steady stream of it in your system.  Good luck!  I used to get AF cramps so bad in hs I'd actually have to stay home in fetal position with a heating pad...
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589762 tn?1330207135
Aleve does work great.....I used to get them soooo bad I would have to take a muscle relaxer or pain pill at times.... I also used the pads that stick to your panties that give off heat.... I think the brand is doans.... and they helped alot.... better then just sticking the heating pad there for an hour or so.... this gives constant heat......
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304970 tn?1331425994
I would recommend ALEVE and try and drink a lot of water. And a heating pad usually helps a little too.. Sorry hun! That is the ONLY thing I like about being pregnant.. NOT getting my AF.. Mine are awful!
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