Question about periods (Guys, don't read. ;) )

Jenny · 07-23-2002, 01:49 PM

Ladies, what meds (if any) do you take for cramping and bloating?

I'm SOOOO tired of that this month! Normally, the bloating happens before my period, but not this time. blah.

JG2004 · 07-24-2002, 12:58 PM

Basically i'm always trying stuff but most of the time ibuprofen works pretty good (well if you take enough of any of the meds it usually works) I'd have to agree with you i'm just about sick of it this month too.

TimeKeeper · 07-25-2002, 11:18 PM

Ingest enough Calsium and Potassium piror to the initial period will reduce muscle contraction and promote sodium digestion from your daily diet. Usually Yogert is a great natural supplement for muscle relaxation. (start taking at least a cup of Yogert, Dannon is good, 5 days before the period will help.)

Oh, I am definitely NOT a female.

asianbabae · 07-26-2002, 07:11 PM

Midol works for me and I only need to take one tablet
for that month. Taking a tablet once a month doesn't hurt.
Another way to remedy the problem is drink a little alcohol to
get your blood running in ur system. I think the pain is caused
by blood that is clogged. It works for me so try it out.

JG2004 · 07-26-2002, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by asianbabae
Midol works for me and I only need to take one tablet
for that month. Taking a tablet once a month doesn't hurt.
Another way to remedy the problem is drink a little alcohol to
get your blood running in ur system. I think the pain is caused
by blood that is clogged. It works for me so try it out.

I wish that was the case...doesn't work for me.

chrissy · 07-30-2002, 12:41 PM

Naproxen, Prozac and a vitamin for joints (glycer-something or other)

Works for me

jujubees · 07-30-2002, 01:05 PM

I take advil for the cramps, and I stay away from salty foods. Hate that water retention.

Stylish Sushiboy · 07-31-2002, 11:15 PM

.....................................
......I LIKE PERIODS............
.....................................

just kidding.

hang10wannabe · 08-04-2002, 02:19 AM

hehehe it says dont read, but if u look... theres 7 replies and like 143 views... i wonder if those were ALL women ... hmmm

IntegraTypeR · 08-09-2002, 02:40 AM

trying doing crunches...it helps a lil bit

latingirl · 08-09-2002, 06:01 PM

I usually take 800mg Motrin and curl up under a bunch of blankets and cry once a month (I have a low tolerance to cold when I'm on "it").

The crunches do help some, too.

ShortStack · 08-15-2002, 03:19 PM

I use Motrin for the pain as well, but take smaller doses. I swear, Motrin is the best pain reliever!

I unfortunately get bloated too, and I usually just suffer through it. I try to eat well during my period and stay away from spicy foods. Also, get enough sleep! And stay away from those things we call men, they get extra annoying and I swear it makes my periods worse. Heh.

Jenny · 08-15-2002, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ShortStack
And stay away from those things we call men, they get extra annoying and I swear it makes my periods worse. Heh.

Very true

hang10wannabe · 08-15-2002, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jenny

Very true

latingirl · 08-15-2002, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hang10wannabe

You sure do spend a lot of time in this forum.

hang10wannabe · 08-15-2002, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by latingirl

You sure do spend a lot of time in this forum.

pretty scary huh?

nah it just poped up when i checked my user cp and i was like

hmmm what could this be...

hey u spoke to me!

nickel · 08-15-2002, 08:00 PM

EXCEDRIN is the bomb! it does the trick for me and fast.

DankNstickY · 08-29-2002, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hang10wannabe

hey u spoke to me!

hahaa.... yeaa... they cant stay away from us.

tweeteresa · 09-03-2002, 03:48 PM

i don't get cramps during THAT time of the month...but i do get lower back pain.

any suggestions?

ShortStack · 09-13-2002, 09:46 AM

I get lower back pains as well. And again, I take Motrin for all pain and it works. Very powerful stuff.

Hiro · 09-19-2002, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ShortStack
I get lower back pains as well. And again, I take Motrin for all pain and it works. Very powerful stuff.

or massages help a bit.

kain9i6 · 10-16-2002, 03:15 PM

I don't use meds.. I just put earplugs in and I don't have to worry about periods.

j/k.. I salute you women on what you have to put up with..
Damn.. pregnancy, men and periods.. that would be way too much for me to handle.

JustAPotato · 10-16-2002, 04:38 PM

No pills for me~* I just rub on alot of Extra Strength Bengay~~ it really works -- but get the unscented kind.

Jenny · 10-16-2002, 11:17 PM

I was feeling really gassy & bloated today (I know, I know, you all wanted to know that...). Anyway, we were about to drive 6 hours (3 there, 3 back) to meet my dad halfway so my son could spend 3 or 4 days with my parents. I was NOT looking forward to the trip.

My hubby went to the store and bought some Gas-X. I took 1 a few minutes before we left and then again during the trip after dinner, and I felt incredible! SOOOOO much better!

kain9i6 · 10-17-2002, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jenny
I was feeling really gassy & bloated today (I know, I know, you all wanted to know that...). Anyway, we were about to drive 6 hours (3 there, 3 back) to meet my dad halfway so my son could spend 3 or 4 days with my parents. I was NOT looking forward to the trip.

My hubby went to the store and bought some Gas-X. I took 1 a few minutes before we left and then again during the trip after dinner, and I felt incredible! SOOOOO much better!

No disrespect meant at all.. but I'm having mixed feelings on your post.. Being a man.. (Man=anything having to do with farting is funny).. I want to laugh.. but then.. eww...

Is it it possible to laugh:gag:laugh ?? like.. I know it's sick.. and I'm gagging, but I think I'll laugh anyways??

Jenny · 10-17-2002, 02:34 PM

Nah, wasn't that bad.

Scott was thankful that all the gas came out the attic and not the basement.

JustAPotato · 10-17-2002, 02:50 PM

kain~~~

Jenny · 10-17-2002, 05:29 PM

hahaha

Nah, I laughed at what kain said. It was funny to me & Scott too.

kain9i6 · 10-17-2002, 07:55 PM

[blush]sowwy[/blush]

gotwater · 11-13-2002, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jenny
Ladies, what meds (if any) do you take for cramping and bloating?

I'm SOOOO tired of that this month! Normally, the bloating happens before my period, but not this time. blah.

awww... what a cuute baby picture!!!!!!

07-23-2002, 01:49 PM	#1
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	Question about periods (Guys, don't read. ;) ) Ladies, what meds (if any) do you take for cramping and bloating? I'm SOOOO tired of that this month! Normally, the bloating happens before my period, but not this time. blah. __________________ Check out my spoilers for over 20 shows @ SpoilerFix.com Check out my TV blog, where I post weekly & daily TV schedules, TV news, interviews with TV stars & more! All new TV forums as well @ TV Is My Pacifier

07-24-2002, 12:58 PM	#2
JG2004 Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 88	Basically i'm always trying stuff but most of the time ibuprofen works pretty good (well if you take enough of any of the meds it usually works) I'd have to agree with you i'm just about sick of it this month too. __________________

07-25-2002, 11:18 PM	#3
TimeKeeper Ensign Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 35	Ingest enough Calsium and Potassium piror to the initial period will reduce muscle contraction and promote sodium digestion from your daily diet. Usually Yogert is a great natural supplement for muscle relaxation. (start taking at least a cup of Yogert, Dannon is good, 5 days before the period will help.) Oh, I am definitely NOT a female. __________________ http://www.heatware.com/eval.php4?id=1369

07-26-2002, 07:11 PM	#4
asianbabae Plebe Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3	Midol!! Midol works for me and I only need to take one tablet for that month. Taking a tablet once a month doesn't hurt. Another way to remedy the problem is drink a little alcohol to get your blood running in ur system. I think the pain is caused by blood that is clogged. It works for me so try it out.

07-30-2002, 01:05 PM	#7
jujubees Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Californication Posts: 2,060	I take advil for the cramps, and I stay away from salty foods. Hate that water retention. __________________ You could have it all My empire of dirt

07-30-2002, 12:41 PM	#6
chrissy Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: OKC Posts: 5,046	Naproxen, Prozac and a vitamin for joints (glycer-something or other) Works for me

07-31-2002, 11:15 PM	#8
Stylish Sushiboy Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: across the Atlantic Ocean... Europe! Posts: 146	..................................... ......I LIKE PERIODS............ ..................................... just kidding. __________________ "eet more sushi!"

08-04-2002, 02:19 AM	#9
hang10wannabe Captain Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: OxnardiA Posts: 1,884	hehehe it says dont read, but if u look... theres 7 replies and like 143 views... i wonder if those were ALL women ... hmmm __________________ http://jedilightfoot.deviantart.com

08-09-2002, 02:40 AM	#10
IntegraTypeR Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bay Area, Cali Posts: 694	trying doing crunches...it helps a lil bit __________________

08-09-2002, 06:01 PM	#11
latingirl Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: C-arson, California Posts: 937	I usually take 800mg Motrin and curl up under a bunch of blankets and cry once a month (I have a low tolerance to cold when I'm on "it"). The crunches do help some, too. __________________ Don’t be discouraged. Joy comes in the morning. Know that God is nigh. Stand still and look up. God is going to show up. He is standing by. There’s healing for your sorrow, healing for your pain, healing for your spirit, there’s shelter from the rain. Lord, send the healing. For we know that there is a Balm in Gilead to heal your soul. There’s healing for your soul. Richard Smallwood “Healing – Live in Detroit”

08-15-2002, 03:19 PM	#12
ShortStack Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: College Planet with the rest of the idiots Posts: 306	I use Motrin for the pain as well, but take smaller doses. I swear, Motrin is the best pain reliever! I unfortunately get bloated too, and I usually just suffer through it. I try to eat well during my period and stay away from spicy foods. Also, get enough sleep! And stay away from those things we call men, they get extra annoying and I swear it makes my periods worse. Heh. __________________ Short Stack Website Goddess www.shortstackdesigns.com "I'm not crazy i'm just a little unwell I know right now you can't tell But stay awhile and maybe then you'll see A different side of me I'm not crazy i'm just a little impaired I know right now you don't care But soon enough you're gonna think of me And how i used to be" - Unwell, Matchbox Twenty

08-15-2002, 08:00 PM	#17
nickel Vice Chairwoman, Joint Chieftess of Staff Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jeterville, NYY Posts: 17,786	EXCEDRIN is the bomb! it does the trick for me and fast. __________________ click me

09-03-2002, 03:48 PM	#19
tweeteresa Captain Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,621	i don't get cramps during THAT time of the month...but i do get lower back pain. any suggestions?

09-13-2002, 09:46 AM	#20
ShortStack Lieutenant Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: College Planet with the rest of the idiots Posts: 306	I get lower back pains as well. And again, I take Motrin for all pain and it works. Very powerful stuff.

10-16-2002, 03:15 PM	#22
kain9i6 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Signal Hill, Ca Posts: 859	I don't use meds.. I just put earplugs in and I don't have to worry about periods. j/k.. I salute you women on what you have to put up with.. Damn.. pregnancy, men and periods.. that would be way too much for me to handle.

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10-16-2002, 04:38 PM	#23
JustAPotato Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: finally back again! Posts: 170	No pills for me~* I just rub on alot of Extra Strength Bengay~~ it really works -- but get the unscented kind.

10-16-2002, 11:17 PM	#24
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	I was feeling really gassy & bloated today (I know, I know, you all wanted to know that...). Anyway, we were about to drive 6 hours (3 there, 3 back) to meet my dad halfway so my son could spend 3 or 4 days with my parents. I was NOT looking forward to the trip. My hubby went to the store and bought some Gas-X. I took 1 a few minutes before we left and then again during the trip after dinner, and I felt incredible! SOOOOO much better!

10-17-2002, 02:34 PM	#26
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	Nah, wasn't that bad. Scott was thankful that all the gas came out the attic and not the basement.

10-17-2002, 02:50 PM	#27
JustAPotato Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: finally back again! Posts: 170	kain~~~

10-17-2002, 05:29 PM	#28
Jenny Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Kansas City area Posts: 10,947	hahaha Nah, I laughed at what kain said. It was funny to me & Scott too.

10-17-2002, 07:55 PM	#29
kain9i6 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Signal Hill, Ca Posts: 859	[blush]sowwy[/blush]

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