What Helps With Menstrual Cramps

What Do Menstrual Cramps Feel Like?

You might feel no more than a little discomfort from your period, or sometimes you could be doubled over in pain from it. Usually the pain surfaces in spasms. It may start in your lower abdomen, and radiate up to your spine and down your legs. It can also effect the center in your lower back. If you get period cramps really badly, you may feel nauseous or dizzy, and get diarrhea or vomiting. If this happens you should ask the advice of your doctor. Most women think the pain comes on a few hours before their menstrual cycle starts and it begins to ease once the flow begins. In a few cases, the pain continues into the third or second day of their period.

What Helps With Menstrual Cramps?

There are several ways in which to relieve menstrual cramps. The secret is to find the one that works best for you. Lying down if possible at the beginning signs of pain, and putting a warm hearing pad on your abdomen can help.

A warm relaxing bath may help as well. Seeking advice from your pharmacist about suitable painkillers for cramps may help. Over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen and Midol may be very helpful with period cramps.  For maximum relief, take over the counter medications before the menstrual pain gets to bad. Massages may ease menstrual cramps. Gently rubbing you abdomen, or asking your partner to massage your back can help. Exercise routines during your cycle, but particularly a few days prior to the onset of your period can help to minimize pain by decreasing your levels of prostaglandins. Exercise also can help to keep the blood pumping in your pelvis, easing that bloated heavy feeling. Workouts stretching your body, for example, cycling with your legs in the air can be best.

I have always had a problem with period cramps and I hope this information was able to help you too.