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Dealing with bad cramps?

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Betty Bennett10 Betty Bennett10 Active Member
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joined May 2005
#21 ·
Yeah, those intense menstrual cramps I dealt with were actually caused by a uterine fibroid.

So, you really ought to make sure an organic cause is ruled out.
Raymond Cruz3 Raymond Cruz3 Newcomer
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joined Oct 2008
#22 ·
Look, I deal with some pretty brutal pain too, but there isn't a single ache I can't crush with just one or two Advil tablets.😁
James Cruz6 James Cruz6 Member
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joined Dec 2002
#23 ·
Kenneth Hernandez67 said:For the vast majority of women suffering from dysmenorrhea, there is absolutely no physical evidence of an underlying cause for the pain. It is often suggested that these girls and women are actually struggling with a subconscious rejection of their own femininity. If you find yourselves relieved from the pain, yet your gynecologist or other specialists can't find anything physically wrong, it might be worth having a conversation with a psychologist.
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I suppose everything that manifests in our bodies is just an echo of what’s happening psychologically, though I realize there isn't just one single reason, and I imagine the root cause could be different for every one of us... personally, I know my cramps definitely aren't coming from some sort of struggle with my own femininity...
As for visiting a gynecologist—someone who really ought to be digging into the physical causes—they rarely even try to look deeper into the issue, usually just handing over a prescription for painkillers and calling it a day...
I’ve been taking Ketorolac for about four or five years now, specifically the 150 mg extended-release version. I take just one tablet on the first day, and even if the pain does manage to break through, it stays at a level I can handle... any other pills simply don't seem to work for me...
Nicole Baker, I honestly don't quite understand how you manage to take so many tablets... what is the dosage, and are they the extended-release kind or just standard ones? Because with my extended-release dose, I’m only allowed to take one every 24 hours per my doctor's orders, even though the packaging suggests two could be taken in a day...
Drinking cumin tea also helps ease the discomfort, and I find using a heating pad helps relax my muscles with its warmth...

My Ayurvedic doctor mentioned to me that the menstrual pains I experience are likely the result of a slight hormonal imbalance combined with stress... so right now I am trying these herbal remedies, which I'm hoping will eventually resolve the pain... fingers crossed. 🙂
Nicole Baker Nicole Baker MemberOP
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joined Dec 2002
#24 ·
James Cruz6 said:Nicole Baker, I honestly don't quite grasp how you manage to take so many pills at once... I wonder what the milligram dosage is, or if they're just the standard strength... because with my particular brand of "extra strength," my doctor insists I only take one every twenty-four hours, even though the label suggests two might be okay within that timeframe.
I’ve also found that cumin tea helps ease the discomfort, and using a heating pad can be quite effective since the warmth seems to help relax the muscles...

My Ayurvedic practitioner suggested that these cramps are likely just a result of slight hormonal fluctuations combined with stress... So, I’ve started taking some herbal supplements lately, which I'm hoping will eventually resolve the issue... hopefully.🙂

Well, mine are only 50 mg capsules, so I suppose there isn't much cause for alarm... though I still don't particularly enjoy taking them, given they feel like pure chemicals. 😢
Exactly... that's why I was asking about herbal remedies... I imagine those would be the most effective and healthy route to take... which is really the whole point of this discussion—finding the best way to handle pain, whether it's mild or severe, through the healthiest means possible.
Kenneth Hernandez67 Kenneth Hernandez67 Regular
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#25 ·
Did you go see the gynecologist?
Michael Cox40 Michael Cox40 Member
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#26 ·
Kenneth Hernandez67 said:And what did your gynecologist actually tell you?

...I’m just sitting here waiting for someone to admit they didn't bother going. 🙄

I have a gynecologist right here at home, and he backed up everything I wrote above. Of course, he went on about a dozen other potential causes, too, but I wasn't really in the mood for a lecture.
And yeah, in my case, the cause was exactly what I mentioned. It's those intensified uterine contractions—the kind meant to clear out blood—which are usually the main culprit once you rule out actual diseases.
redgardener5 redgardener5 Member
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#27 ·
Honestly, the best cure for those damn cramps is just a good old-fashioned ORGASM! It makes your uterus contract—which actually helps ease the pain! I've tried it myself—and it totally works 👍 👍
Walter Alvarez76 Walter Alvarez76 Member
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joined Mar 2003
#28 ·
Back when I was really getting into those Latin dance classes—you know, all that hip movement—my pains totally vanished, even the nausea... I’m convinced it’s all in how you move your hips. Once I stopped, everything came rushing back, so I definitely need to clear some space in my schedule to get back out there. 😢
If you can swing it, sign up for a salsa course. It really does work... 👍
slyhound5 slyhound5 Member
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#29 ·
redgardener5 said:The absolute best cure for those damn cramps? A good old-fashioned ORGASM! Seriously, it makes your uterus contract and just kills the pain right off. Trust me—I’ve tried it, and it works! 👍 👍

Look, it’s different for everyone, right? But seriously, for me? Like, a few minutes after we're done—and I'm not even saying anything hurts in the moment—everything just starts absolutely wrecking me. It's like total chaos from the pain. Why does that even happen?! 😢
slyhound5 slyhound5 Member
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#30 ·
redgardener5 said:Seriously, the absolute best cure for those freaking pains is just a good old-fashioned orgasm! It makes the uterus contract, which actually helps ease the ache. Trust me—I’ve tried it, and it works! 👍 👍

....... yeah, well, I guess it varies from person to person. For me, even if nothing hurts at first, a few minutes after sex, everything just starts absolutely wrecking me with pain. 😢
Sean Doyle Sean Doyle Member
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joined Dec 2002
#31 ·
Kenneth Hernandez67 says:
Even if just 10% of women suffering from this kind of pain have been diagnosed with an way of life >>organici> cause—you know, things like infection aftermath, endometriosis, uterine polyps, fibroids, cervical stenosis or malformations, adhesions, and so on... in those cases where there’s a physical trigger, treatment depends on the specific diagnosis, but it’s usually quite successful.

As for everyone else, I suppose it all comes down to how persistent and interested a woman is in actually "getting better"—though, arguably, the worst approach is simply labeling the condition "chronic" and calling it a day.



True enough, except besides organic issues, there is also what we call a functional cause—which is essentially triggered by an overproduction of prostaglandins, leading to those intense uterine cramps.

By the way, if you genuinely believe that 90% of women suffer solely due to some "psychological factor," I guess you’d have to explain why taking oral contraceptives with a gestagen component actually alleviates menstrual distress? It seems a bit contradictory, doesn't it?
Kenneth Hernandez67 Kenneth Hernandez67 Regular
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#32 ·
Because the fear of an unwanted pregnancy is being lifted, aside from the "hormonal" support 😉
Kenneth Hernandez67 Kenneth Hernandez67 Regular
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#33 ·
Walter Alvarez76 said:Back when I was really into Latin dance, all my pains completely vanished—even the nausea. I’m convinced it’s all about those hip movements. As soon as I stopped, every single symptom came crawling back. I need to find time to get back into it.😢
If you can swing it, sign up for a salsa class. It actually works.👍

It feels pointless even posting here because nobody seems to take this seriously... Honestly, the best fix is Ketorolac and peppermint tea. Not lying around on the couch.
mistyhound2 mistyhound2 Active Member
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joined Feb 2004
#34 ·
Ketonal 100mg is hands down the GOAT. Honestly, everything else is just a waste of my time—nothing else actually touches the pain for me.
swiftbison7 swiftbison7 Active Member
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joined Dec 2002
#35 ·
Honestly, just 50mg does the trick for me and I’m totally set until next month
Sean Doyle Sean Doyle Member
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joined Dec 2002
#36 ·
Kenneth Hernandez67 said:It’s because they’re finally stripping away that constant, underlying fear of an unplanned pregnancy—aside from just relying on "hormonal" support, I suppose. 😉

😕

For me, those agonizing menstrual cramps actually started creeping in about five years before there was even a possibility of an unwanted pregnancy—assuming, of course, we all agree that getting pregnant by divine intervention is basically impossible. 😁
Kenneth Hernandez67 Kenneth Hernandez67 Regular
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joined May 2005
#37 ·
And I'm asking you once more: what exactly did the gynecologist diagnose you with?
Walter Alvarez76 Walter Alvarez76 Member
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joined Mar 2003
#38 ·
Kenneth Hernandez67 said:I feel silly even typing this since nobody seems to be taking me seriously... honestly, just popping some Advil and using a heating pad works wonders. Lying down is way better than any exercise.

Once the cramps actually kick in, nothing helps more than just staying in bed—forget the core workouts. You really have to get your exercise in *before* your period starts...
mistyhound2 mistyhound2 Active Member
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joined Feb 2004
#39 ·
Maybe it’s just my stomach acting up or some kind of indigestion, but honestly, when I'm in this much pain, I really couldn't care less about my abs (and let's be real, they aren't exactly winning any beauty pageants anyway 😁). But man, Advil is the absolute truth—give me an hour after taking some, and I'll probably feel like doing push-ups.
Kenneth Hernandez67 Kenneth Hernandez67 Regular
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#40 ·
What else is there to say? You just lie there and let things slide... and if that’s how you want to live, fine, stay that way until you're fifty-five. 🙂

Personally, I wouldn't settle for a situation like that, especially if someone didn't give me a straight answer about the organic cause.

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