Dealing with bad cramps?

Honestly, there just doesn't seem to be a magic fix for these kinds of aches and pains, does there? I find myself constantly reaching for whatever happens to be within arm's reach—whether it’s Voltaren Rapid, Ketoral, or Neofen—just to get through the day because the pain is truly just awful.

I'm having absolutely terrible pain on days 1, 2, and 3. I've been taking Neofen so far. It helps settle things down for maybe an hour or an hour and a half at most, but the ache just stays there. A few days ago—right during day 2—I was visiting my sister and asked her if she had anything because I could barely even walk. I felt so awkward just sitting there at a birthday party, you know? She gave me some Algesic, and after an hour, the pain was just GONE!!! I couldn't believe it. Usually, I try to avoid pills like the plague, but sometimes the pain is just too much to handle. During my period, I try to live normally, I just don't push myself too hard during those three days—nothing crazy like doing sit-ups like I mentioned before, no running, no heavy lifting... What really helps is heat and massaging my lower back since it hurts there too. Sometimes curling up helps, though it makes the lower back sting a bit more, but then the pain in my lower abdomen eases up, so it's worth it. Light walking helps too. And hot tea is great, though not so much when it's summer outside.

Anyway, I got my first period about a year and a half ago, and man, that first one lasted 21 whole days! I had cramps that were enough to drive you crazy for 8 days straight. After that, they started letting up a little bit. I had to take several pills every single day just to make it through school. When the pain finally stopped, I felt like the luckiest person on earth!!! I can't even describe that feeling... but then 9 days later, here we go again. That one wasn't quite as bad, it lasted 15 days total, and the cramps went on for 5.
And ever since then, the pain hasn't really let up, it’s just that my flow became a bit lighter (at first, I had to use pads and tampons together because if I only used one at school, I'd leak after just one class).

So, I deal with some seriously brutal cramps—like, the first two days are absolutely soul-crushing. I’m talking full-on cold sweats where all I can do is rot in bed, totally unable to focus on anything else... It’s a nightmare. I used to live on Voltaren tablets, but honestly, I ended up doing a number on my stomach lining. Now, even just thinking about taking a standard Voltaren pill makes my stomach start acting up immediately. Back in the day, I basically had a standing appointment with my GP once a month—I’d head straight in the moment my period started to get an injection of Voltaren, and man, it worked wonders. One shot and I was good; it just targeted that specific ache perfectly. But lately? These little Voltaren dissolvable tabs have been my absolute savior. I think they're actually the best thing yet. The real trick, though—and this is huge—is to take the meds the second you feel things starting. If you wait until the pain actually hits its peak, it feels like the pills take twice as long to kick in... which is the last thing you want. For me, just two of those little tabs usually does the trick.

I'm telling you, AB pills are definitely the best way to go.

Ah, so that’s how it goes... I mean, look, I also deal with those absolutely brutal first-day cramps—the kind where you can barely function. I can't even face a real meal; it’s just snacking on pretzels or something similar for me. Usually, on day one, I just hang out at my computer, sip some tea, or lie down in bed—and then, after about two hours, the pain finally lets up. So, honestly, I don't touch any pills or anything like that.🙂😁 I’m still a virgin... but if anyone else is dealing with nausea, you might want to try some all-natural supplements.😁

Some advice I picked up from a gynecologist once.....

....about two or three days before your expected period starts, just take one pain reliever a day.

I’m always reaching for Buscopan whenever those monthly cramps start hitting me. Honestly, nothing else really cuts through the pain like it does.

I used to be someone who would never touch a pill. Whenever the pain hit, it felt like it was cutting right through my spine, leaving my legs completely paralyzed. My only move was to rush for a bottle and some warm water to pour over my stomach.
But thankfully, ever since I started taking these, the pain has finally stopped.

Nicole Baker said:So, here I am again, hunched over my computer and twisting around trying to find some relief from this pain... this damn menstrual cycle is relentless... 😢 The pills tend to work pretty quickly and help settle things down, though I suppose the longer I rely on them, the more resistant my body becomes to the Ketoral. It’s probably not the most ideal long-term strategy either, given how heavy they are and the potential side effects they might carry... so... if anyone happens to have a suggestion for dealing with these absolutely BRUTAL and DEVASTATING pains in a somewhat healthier way, please feel free to leave it here... thanks.....

The night before your cycle kicks in, try taking a little herbal tea. You can't beat the stuff from those local wellness shops—just look for a female practitioner.👍

I’ve been dealing with brutal period cramps ever since I got my first one, and I mean absolutely debilitating—the kind where you’re throwing up, you can't sit, you can't lie down, you can't even stand up straight. I basically spend those days just choking down pills until I’m completely wiped out.
When it comes to meds, Ketoral Forte is the only thing that really touches the pain for me, and I usually wash it down with some black coffee; I guess it starts kicking in after about 20 minutes.
So, I was reading this book called "Women's Body, Women's Wisdom"—which, honestly, I’d recommend to every single woman out there—and it mentions that you might be able to manage the pain just by changing what you eat. I’ve actually started trying that. One big thing is cutting out all dairy entirely, because apparently, it triggers certain hormones that cause the uterus to cramp up. I've also started taking magnesium, B vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids.
My last period was almost painless; I only had to take one pill one morning, and that was it.
Overall, I’m pretty happy with how things are going.

For me, the pain only started creeping in this summer. Back in June, I had one single day where it hit—and it was so intense I couldn't even make it into work. Then July was completely fine; everything felt normal. August was another month without any issues at all, but then September arrived, and the agonizing pains returned, forcing me to miss work yet again. Honestly, I didn't experience anything quite this brutal when I first started my cycle.
I’m heading back to college soon, and the thought of being stuck in a dorm room while this happens is pretty daunting. These pains are just unbearable.
On one occasion, I tried taking a Voltaren Forte tablet first—which worked for a moment—but then the cramps came rushing back after only half an hour. I ended up using a Voltaren Forte suppository instead, which finally provided some relief. I eventually just slept through the misery, and things settled down afterward.
At first, I assumed the June episode was just stress from my job application process, but it doesn't seem to be related to that.

A few years ago, I used to take that Noni syrup, and over time, the pain actually subsided. Now, here we are again. I heard they have Noni tablets available now, so I’m thinking about tracking some down.

I get that same pain—it’s just brutal for the first day... then comes the nausea and everything else. But honestly, I always make sure to have some Advil on me, thank God, because it really does the trick!😍otherwise, I'm really at a loss as to what else would help...

I deal with some seriously intense pain, especially during the first day of my period...
For about six months, I was on Yasmin, and back then, the cramps weren't nearly as brutal; honestly, there were even times when I didn't feel the need to reach for any painkillers at all.
But, to be blunt, I’ve decided I’m done with birth control pills for now because reading about all those potential side effects really spooked me, so I’m bracing myself for the reality that the pain will likely come rushing back...
When it does, I'll just have to go back to relying on Advil or Aleve, which are pretty much the only things that actually touch this kind of pain for me, so you might want to give those a shot since they work wonders in my experience.

To follow up on this topic...
I used Voltaren for nearly a decade. I believe it damaged my stomach and liver.
Nothing else worked, even when I was on birth control for irregular cycles.
The mere thought of taking anything other than Voltaren during my period makes me nauseous.
Once, I ran out of Voltaren right as those market recalls were starting, so I had to switch to Ketoral.
I am so glad I did!
Not only does it work incredibly fast—I didn't even realize I had built up a tolerance to Voltaren, which now takes about two hours to kick in—but I don't have to take pills every four hours.

I can tell you that I decided to take extra steps to help myself (in addition to the Ketoral):
- I drink chamomile tea (it works!!)
- I stay in bed all day if necessary and do things that make me happy, like watching movies.
- I keep myself warm (the body reacts negatively if you aren't warm enough).
- I rationalize the pain (I know why it's happening, I know it will pass, and I refuse to let it stress me out!).

I wish everyone painless days during their monthly cycle!

Nicole Baker said:So, here I am again, hunched over my computer and twisting around trying to find some relief from this pain... this damn menstrual cycle is relentless... 😢 The pills tend to work pretty quickly and help settle things down, though I suppose the longer I rely on them, the more resistant my body becomes to the Ketoral. It’s probably not the most ideal long-term strategy either, given how heavy they are and the potential side effects they might carry... so... if anyone happens to have a suggestion for dealing with these absolutely BRUTAL and DEVASTATING pains in a somewhat healthier way, please feel free to leave it here... thanks.....

You’re lucky you can even sit at a desk. My pain is so bad I'm basically useless. I end up in the ER half the time. Pills don't touch it for me, not even the heavy stuff. The only thing that actually worked was some birth control I took for a few months, but my mom totally panicked about all those horror stories in the news, so I had to stop taking those too.

So I finally snagged a set of Triquilar... and honestly? They’re killer.

I used to struggle through my first and second period days just fine. Back then, I’d refuse any meds, just curl up, try to warm my stomach and back, and wait for it to pass. It would last maybe an hour and then I’d feel like a new person. But as I’ve gotten older (23 😁), the pain has intensified, lasting three or four hours now. I take some Albalgin M, but it only holds me for about an hour... which isn't enough. I went to my OB-GYN and they said everything looks normal, but it still hurts.
I did a little digging online and stumbled upon this

So, I was wondering if anyone here uses it? Is it actually effective?
Thanks 🙂

After two deliveries, I’m actually pain-free (unless you count my migraines). When the abdominal pains were hitting, nothing helped me quite like those Novalgetol ampules.

I used to deal with awful cramps—mostly deep aches in my pelvis, lower back, and just generally throughout my lower abdomen... plus, my breasts would get super tender.
Then I started doing belly dance, and honestly, the pain just vanished.
Now? Nothing hurts, except maybe the occasional struggle with a tampon lol.

I used to deal with debilitating pain every single month—everything from my uterus feeling like it was lodged in my lower back to intense abdominal cramping and general backaches...
Since this past summer, I’ve started taking magnesium right when my period approaches, and honestly, it’s been a game-changer; the pain isn't overwhelming anymore, just a minimal, manageable ache once I take it.
Please, don't just keep drowning yourselves in heavy medications—give this a shot instead. A close friend suggested it to me, and it has worked wonders!!
You can actually start taking it preemptively when you know your cycle is imminent; just stick to one or two doses a day—nothing more than that—and, naturally, if you wait until the pain actually hits to take it, just give it about 30 minutes to an hour to kick in and start working.