YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for June, 2001: Re: Menstrual Cramps are Unbearable

Re: Menstrual Cramps are Unbearable

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 24 Jun 2001 08:15:35 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 24 Jun 2001, krys wrote: >
>In the past few months my periods have been late and when I get my
>period I have bad cramps the first and sometimes second day. Tylonol
>doesn't help them anymore. I tried Pamprine and it helps a bit but it's
>still really painful. Is there anything else to help ease the pain of
>the cramps?
>Please help. It got so bad today that I couldn't stay out shopping. I
>had to come home and sleep. I was nearly doubling over in pain.
Krys

You have dysmenorrhea. Try 2 aleve 3 times a day during those 2-3 bad days. Try to start the day before period begins if you can. Taking 2-4 advil 3 to 4 times a day could also help. Other options are to go see your gyn and get anaprox ds or even get on the pill if you are comfortable with that.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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