Natural Remedies For Cramps

I get awful cramps that cripple me! All I can do is curl up in bed and try to ease the pain but it doesn't ease up at all. I get terrible nausea at the same time, so any pain killers I take are thrown back up before they can help! Are there any natural remedies I can take before the pain and nausea kicks in? I need help!
Hey doctor's wife, do you take this everyday, or just in the days before your period or just on your due date, it sounds great! x

I get really awful cramps too.

1st of all I swear by peppermint tea. I drink it all day when its that time of the month. its supposed to be helpful with stomach pains and seems to work for me. if nothing else at least the warm tea in your belly is soothing and relaxing.

absolutely don't take a hot bath or shower. its common sense that cold water clots blood right? well hot does the exact opposite.you don't want too much hot water in your 'personal area' during this time of month, it will make your flow worse and heavier. of course you need to shower but keep the water just warm and don't stay in there and soak for hours.

instead I just get an old plastic water/soda bottle and fill it with very hot sink water, screw on the cap and place the bottle over my lower abdomen with something light (like a cotton tee shirt) in between my skin and the bottle. that way I don't burn my skin. this seems to work really well. better than any store bought water bottles...

try drinking some hot tea, making a hot water bottle and taking a light nap...this usually helps. I end up watching movies all day in my sweats and eating junkfood lol.

if all else fails...go on the pill

2008-12-15 18:05:13 by ShelFish

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UGH. Those suck. I get cramps all the way into my legs too.

My mom made me this really awesome rice pack. She tied some socks together, filled them with rice and a little cinnamon. Then she sewed them shut.

I just pop it in the microwave for a little, lie on my side and close my eyes, trying to relax my body as much as I can. The nice scent of cinnamon helps a little too.

You could also try a nice warm bath!

Pretty much anything warm on your tummy and back.

Maybe ask a friend for a back massage?

Ibuprofen seems to help too.

Breathe in deeply through your nose, and then exhale out your mouth. Try to imagine something other than the pain.

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Other than a hot bath?


I get really bad cramps,and usually only in my back. Is that normal? I never get them around my stomach.

Anyway,Midol or Pamprin doesnt really work for me,and I'm tired of having to "tough it out" everytime my period comes around. It hurts extremely bad!


Any help would be great,thanks.

Lavendar oil rubbed into the affected area generally does it.
If not, there are things like evening primrose that you can find in supermarkets which are also good.

My advice: eat chocolate! Surprisingly enough, it does actually work, i eat it every time I get bad cramps and i feel heaps better :)

Goodluck!

2008-05-18 23:21:53 by Just Michelle

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Like teas and things like that.

Heating pad and I drink hot tea - prefer orange pekoe or black - better to use herbal especially herbal with chamomile (herbal has no caffeine). Walking is the only thing that I find that really helps, but sometimes I need to walk so far that later I have leg cramps!

2007-03-18 09:48:12 by mannequin_anxiety

i dont take pills, at all, and i want to know what some natural things i can eat are that will help with cramps. i know bananas help, but they dont always help me. i have also tried cinnamon tea... didnt work at all.... help!
1) i am afriad of doctors and hospitals
2) i need to know about something i can do, like, before school. cuz i cant exactly take a cat to school and just lay down with it in the middle of the day...

If you are experiencing symptoms of menstrual cramps, it's important to see your doctor to be properly diagnosed. Although certain natural remedies show some promise, there hasn't been enough research at this point to conclude they're effective. Here are some of the more popular natural remedies for menstrual cramps.

* Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, and anchovies. They are also available in fish oil capsules, which may be the preferable form because many brands filter out any pollutants in fish, such as mercury and PCBs.

At least eight studies involving a total of 1,097 women have investigated the relationship between diet and menstrual cramps and have found that fish oil intake seemed to have a positive effect on menstrual cramps.

Animal studies suggest that the two compounds in fish oil, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may decrease prostaglandin levels.

In one small study, 21 young women took fish oil (containing 1080 milligrams eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), 720 milligrams docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and 1.5 milligrams vitamin E) daily for two months followed by a placebo pill for two months. Another 21 young women took the placebo for two months followed by fish oil for two months. The results suggested that the women experienced significantly less menstrual cramps when they were taking the fish oil.

Fish oil capsules are sold in drug stores, health food stores, and online. Look for the active ingredients EPA and DHA on the label.

Fish oil capsules may interact with blood-thinning drugs such as warfarin (Coumadin) and aspirin. Side effects may include indigestion and bleeding. To reduce a fishy aftertaste, it should be taken just before meals.

* Magnesium
Magnesium is a mineral found naturally in foods such as green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. It is also available as nutritional supplements. Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions. It helps to regulate blood sugar levels and is needed for normal muscle and nerve function, heart rhythm, immune function, blood pressure, and for bone health.

In 2001, researchers with the Cochrane Collaboration reviewed three small studies that compared magnesium and a placebo for dysmenorrhea. Overall, they found that magnesium was more effective than placebo for pain relief and the need for additional medication was less with magnesium use.

In the studies, there was no significant difference in the number of side effects or adverse effects between the magnesium and the placebo.

High doses of magnesium may cause diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, muscle weakness, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, irregular heart rate, and confusion. It can interact with certain medications, such as those for osteoporosis, high blood pressure (calcium channel blockers), as well as some antibiotics, muscle relaxants, and diuretics.

* Acupressure
Acupressure is a traditional healing practice that is based on the same principles as acupuncture. Instead of applying needles to acupuncture points, pressure is applied

A point that is often recommended by acupuncturists for menstrual cramps is called Spleen 6. Although there are only preliminary studies on acupressure for menstrual cramps, it is a simple home remedy that is often recommended by alternative practitioners.

To find the point, acupuncturists suggest feeling the bony point of the inner ankle. From that point, draw an imaginary line up the lower calf from the inner ankle. The point is approximately four finger widths from the inner ankle. It isn't on the shin bone, but just beside it towards the back of the calf.

With your thumb or middle finger at a 90 degree angle to the skin, apply gradually increasing pressure. Hold for three minutes. The pressure should not be painful or uncomfortable.

Acupressure to the Spleen 6 point should not be done if you are pregnant. It should also not be done over broken or infected skin.

* Other Natural Remedies for Menstrual Cramps
- Low-fat diet
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin B1
- Heat (such as a heat pack, warm bath/shower)
- Crampbark
- Fennel
- Aromatherapy
- Massage
- Calcium
- Chiropractic
- Exercise

Hope this helps. Good luck :)

2007-11-23 16:40:00 by Kenna Coconut™ Actorasauress Rex