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06-20-2001, 10:47 PM
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Girls: help!
Hey girls! Oh, if you're a guy reading this, I think you'll want to stop now  . You won't be able to stomach this! I'll give you a few seconds...
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So anyway, girls,  , I have those dreaded awful cramps! They hurt like $hit today, more than before  . Any tips/advice? Thanks!!
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06-20-2001, 11:45 PM
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Newbie, make sure you are getting the RDA of
calcium and magnesium. I had a calcium deficiency and then I started to take supplements and they helped a lot, bad cramps including period cramps can be a sign of defiency.
I don't know if this is true or not, but one of my high school teachers said that bottled water can make cramps worse. Maybe you should stick to tap around that time.
Oh yeah, I'm baaccckkkk!!! I could'nt resist, I'm addicted to GC! I still like CC too.
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06-20-2001, 11:49 PM
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Thanks so much, SH80!!
They hurt BAD  ARGHHHHH!!! It's driving me crazy...I can't even move...otherwise it hurts even more!! Yeah, you nkow what? I haven't gotten lots of calcium lately, that must be it  . My cramps used to be RELALy bad, and then they stopped being so bad (period cramps), then today it's just horrible!
Oh, tap water?? SF has supposedly the cleanest tap water out there, but i'm still scared to try it!!
P.S Did you ever get my email?
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06-21-2001, 12:30 AM
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If your cramps are really bad, you should definitely get them checked out - just because it can be a sign of a bigger problem, like endometriosis (which can make it impossible for you to have kids). Your doctor may even put you on the Pill to regulate your period and help your cramps.
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06-21-2001, 01:02 AM
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I think it's pretty common for doctors to put people on the Pill to lessen the severity (if not to completely eliminate) menstrual cramps. I've become a bit of a Pill expert, so feel free to ask any more questions.
If you're not willing to be controlled by synthetic hormones, there's always Pamprin...but there's a catch. To combat cramps most effectively, you have to start taking them a few days before your cycle starts. If that doesn't work, it might be time to talk to a doctor.
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06-21-2001, 01:13 AM
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I find soaking in a hot bath usually does something to alleviate cramps. Also, a combination of M&Ms and Diet Coke has done wonders in a pinch as well.
One of the few times I took Midol, it doped me out beyond belief! I told my mom that I had to go to sleep now because I felt like I was wearing giant mittens, and was driving a cloud. Does it have that affect on anyone else?
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06-21-2001, 01:18 AM
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Jr Girl! You must be allergic to something in Midol. I pop one every morning during my period. It iradicates (sp?) my cramps and lets me be in a good mood. (I think it's just the caffine that helps my mood thuough  )
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06-21-2001, 09:34 AM
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A heating pad almost always helps, just keep it on your lower abdomen. Try it at night when you are in bed. Low to medium heat should do it.
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06-21-2001, 10:20 AM
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I used to have horrible cramps that were so bad that I once rushed through a test just because I was in so much pain! I started the pill almost 2 years ago though, and I hardly even notice cramps anymore. But before that, Midol was the only thing that worked for me.
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06-21-2001, 10:56 AM
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The pill is one of the best inventions. I was blessed every month with having some of the worst period systems  ; irregular periods, heavy bleeding, unbearable cramps, and very bad PMS (I bursted into tears one day bc I got a needletip size drop of nail polish on my favorite stuffed animal). I've been on the pill for 2 years and I haven't had a single problem with my period. The Pill is also great in protecting you against certain cancers.
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06-21-2001, 11:40 AM
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I totally agree! The Pill is great!! When I was younger I would get cramps so bad that I'd get naseous and have to leave school....I couldn't sit still they were that bad. Well, I got on the Pill and those problems just dissappeared!!! 
Midol also works when I have the occasional cramp!
Hope this helps chicky!
Vera
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06-21-2001, 04:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by CRMSNTiDEGRL717:
So i just grin and bare it. well not really, it usually puts in a pretty bitchy mood.
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Heheheheheee, CRMSNTiDEGRL717, your post made me laugh, LOL  . Thanks a lot everyone for your advice!!! I do feel better today, but sleeping yesterday was a pain--I tossed and turned for the most part! It's OK, though, I have an appt booked tomorrow to see my doctor, on both these horrible cramps and on my allergies!! Hopefully he will have answers to both  .
Do you have to be 18 to take the pill? I'm not 18, yet  . Are there any bad side effects?
Oh, also, hope this isn't too gross to ask--but, I've never used tampons before--but I'm thinking about using them soon, b/c I like to go swimming daily, yet I've never used a tampon before (I tried once, and I couldn't get it in!!!). Does anyone use them, and if so, do you have any advice and any brands/kinds (i.e., O.B., Tampax, etc.) that you would recommend?
Thanks girls--you guys are the best!!
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06-21-2001, 04:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by CRMSNTiDEGRL717:
So i just grin and bare it. well not really, it usually puts in a pretty bitchy mood.
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Heheheheheee, CRMSNTiDEGRL717, your post made me laugh, LOL  . Thanks a lot everyone for your advice!!! I do feel better today, but sleeping yesterday was a pain--I tossed and turned for the most part! It's OK, though, I have an appt booked tomorrow to see my doctor, on both these horrible cramps and on my allergies!! Hopefully he will have answers to both  .
Do you have to be 18 to take the pill? I'm not 18, yet  . Are there any bad side effects?
Oh, also, hope this isn't too gross to ask--but, I've never used tampons before--but I'm thinking about using them soon, b/c I like to go swimming daily, yet I've never used a tampon before (I tried once, and I couldn't get it in!!!). Does anyone use them, and if so, do you have any advice and any brands/kinds (i.e., O.B., Tampax, etc.) that you would recommend?
Thanks girls--you guys are the best!!
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06-21-2001, 04:44 PM
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Newbie,
Try Percogesic. It's an over-the-counter medicine that is a miracle cure for cramps. But make sure you're not going to be doing anything for a while. It makes you sleepy and I used to have to take a nap whenever I took it.
Also, the pill is a wonderful antidote. I've been on the pill for about 7 years now, and have had no cramps since.
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06-21-2001, 04:47 PM
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newbie--- i always use tampons except for at night, i use pads. I like playtex tampons. the first time i tried to use a tampon, i couldn't get it in either. but i just kept persisting, and FINALLY up it went, lol. anyways, you just gotta relax. until you get used to them though, definately use one w/ an applicator. it helps TREMENDOUSLY. hope your doctors appts go well tomorrow!
Liz
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