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May 6th 2011 11:46 AM
Gingerbread Latte
re: Ways to Relieve Period Pains
Since a lot of people are just commenting with thanks I'll close this and if anyone has anything to add then just PM me
May 6th 2011 12:28 AM
SavingMyself
re: Ways to Relieve Period Pains
oh wow nice that will be very helpfull in the furture xd
May 5th 2011 11:05 PM
Lumos.
re: Ways to Relieve Period Pains
Thank you for this!
May 5th 2011 10:37 PM
DeletedAccount7
re: Ways to Relieve Period Pains
I used to eat Pistachio nuts and bananas - they recommend them for normal cramp due to the high potassium.....used to really help me. Plus, ya know, they're healthy
May 5th 2011 12:30 PM
VivoRisataAmore
re: Ways to Relieve Period Pains
If you are intolerant of something, lactose or gluten etc, even slightly don't eat it while you have cramps. They will become unbearable!
May 2nd 2011 11:16 PM
bitesize
re: Ways to Relieve Period Pains
BANANAS.
I don't particularly like them, but I slice them up and eat them when I get cramps, and they are a great help (:
May 2nd 2011 09:56 PM
Kumagoro
re: Ways to Relieve Period Pains
Great idea, Cara, thank you!
May 2nd 2011 09:30 PM
Skatergirl
re: Ways to Relieve Period Pains
Thanks a lot for this!!
May 2nd 2011 12:58 AM
Fabrication
re: Ways to Relieve Period Pains
Thank you , Thank you , Thank you Cara!!! You dont know how much could help me because they make me cry sometimes I'll try some calcium packets.
And the one time my mom told me to drink some coffee because it makes it feel better, she was sooo wrong! It made it worse!
Anyway when it happens again, I'll try this.
THANK YOU CARA! <3
April 13th 2011 04:24 PM
Gingerbread Latte
Ways to Relieve Period Pains
I noticed a lot of people seem to be posting about period cramps, both in here and the Sex and Puberty forum. I thought making this thread would be useful. Below are some ways that can help you get through you period cramps
Over the counter painkillers (e.g acetaminophen)
Prescription painkillers for intense pains (e.g Codeine)
Hot water bottle
Heat pads
Birth control
Exercise
Distract yourself by doing something you enjoy
Zinc and calcium supplements have been found to reduce cramping
Stay hydrated
Having a warm bath
Relax more and reduce stress levels
Eat more healthily around the time of your period
Reduce caffeine intake as that can cause cramps to be worse
Certain herbs and spices such as cinnamon and ginger
Orgasms are known to help with pain
Reduce intake of salt before starting your period
Avoid standing for long periods of time if you get back pain