Medication

[TyannaRaiinbows]

what type of medicine do you need to ATLEAST calm down the cramps because I'm having a breakdown

[specialmom]

I just was curious about he comment that going back and forth is not good for the body thatquietgirl.  doctors do recommend this frequently.  When a child is sick, for example or has surgery, they give you a schedule of alternating between acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen.  I've also had this regimen offered to me by my doctor as one works for 4 hours and one for 4 to 6 hours---  so you watch the schedule and it provides coverage of pain relief.  ??  so, just curious where that information came from to not use the two together,.

I also would comment that Tylenol is hard on the liver and it is extremely important to not take more than the recommended dose EVER and to not take it more frequently than what the instructions suggest.  Ibuprofen does not have this same issue.  So, when taking Tylenol, be careful about this aspect.  I use Tylenol as well for things . . .   but do be mindful of not using too much at once.  good luck

[thatquietgirl]

As specialmom recommended, ibuprofen is a good starting point.  I found that Tylenol always helped me better before I got on birth control even though, medically speaking, it doesn't make sense, but you can try it as well if the ibuprofen doesn't cut it.  Do note that going back and forth between the two isn't good for your body, so stick with one.

[specialmom]

You can take ibuprofen over the counter.  The recommended dose is 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours.  Talk to your doctor though as mine has me take up to 4 tablets every 4 to 6 hours (the maximum and what takes it to prescription level).  Absolutely makes cramps manageable for me.  Ibuprofen comes in a variety of brands from store brand (cheapest and perfectly fine) to Advil to Motrin.  There is another OTC medication called alleve that women take as well for cramps.  Always best to talk to your doctor first but these options are safe.  And they work well.  good luck