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[screamingnympho.livejournal.com]

New to the community, and all that jazz.

I've got horrible cramps. I came home from work early, because I couldn't focus they were so bad. I can't remember the last time I had cramps so bad that I wanted to curl up and cry.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can ease my pain? Some people have suggested having an orgasm, but I'm single, and I don't like masturbating while having my period.

I've been off the pill for almost a year now, and I don't think I have ever had cramps this bad, on OR off the pill. And I won't go on the pill again, even if it does help. (It made the slightly annoying cramps I used to get go away).

Bah. Suggestions anyone?

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[sugarpuss.livejournal.com]

Detachable showerheads. *wink*

[ratfink.livejournal.com]

Orgasms actually never helped me. Things that have: chamomile tea, taking a walk or engaging in other moderate but not too strenuous exercise, deep breathing, or finding something else to distract me.
I can honestly say, too, that the best thing for my cramps has turned out to be regular exercise. I've been on the Pill for about two years, but I didn't notice any difference until I started working out regularly. Now, most months are comparatively a breeze.

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[screamingnympho.livejournal.com]

I can't take the pill. I've tried 3 different brands, including the one that has the lowest amount of hormones that is still effective, and they all had the same effect on me. They all caused me to go into a depression that was so bad, that I was contemplating suicide. I know it was the pill, because once I realised what was happening, I stopped taking the pill (I didn't just switch brands, I would stop taking them, go see the doctor a month or 3 later, get on a different one, repeat same story), and within 2 weeks of stopping the pills, I was a happy woman again.

Maybe I need to stop procrastinating, and start walking, or going to the fitness center.

[gwenlister.livejournal.com]

Do a shot of something like Baily's Irish cream or something. The alcohol works to relax the cramps and helps you sleep through while you are cramping. And a heating pad tucked into your pants while you sleep is always nice.

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[screamingnympho.livejournal.com]

Hrm. *goes to look at the liquor shelf*

[corylus.livejournal.com]

take a hot hot bath with and drink chamomile tea and smoke a big fat bowl.

I've said it before and I'll say it again :)

[bonniebon.livejournal.com]

camomile tea!! It works wonders, I much prefer to drink a pot of camomile tea than take a load of ibuprofen which makes me weak and drowsy. Camomile tea is also a mild diuretic so it will relieve bloating too.

[prettynpink106.livejournal.com]

heat always works for me. i use a heating pad on my stomach. but now they have these new menstrual heating pads that stick to you stomach and stay warm for up to 8 hours. those are worth a try!!

[ilubmoney.livejournal.com]

amen to that. i lost my heating pad though, so sometimes i just grab a towel and some hot water and let myself just sit there for awhile... mmm...

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[prettynpink106.livejournal.com]

or take a HOT bath...that works. i'm really thinking about getting the menstraul heating pads for like school theyre just like stickers and they keep you warm...no bulk or nothing!!

curious

[ilubmoney.livejournal.com]

do you know how much they cost?

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[prettynpink106.livejournal.com]

no i just saw the add in my seventeen mag. i'll look into it and let ya know!!