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[emmeangel.livejournal.com]

i entered the Hut today... and i just got rid of some of the worst cramps i have ever had (i've been having my period for about 3 years now)... they were so bad i wanted to take out my uterus ("damn this uterus!" me, inside joke). i did it by taking 400mg of ibprofun (yes i know it's more than i should have, but it works, and i didn't die. just don't tell people that will be all like "OMG YOU DID WHAT???"), used a thermacare patch and slept for an hour snuggling my favorite blanket. you can also try so but sometimes they aren't availible. but anyways, it got rid of them... i just thought i should tell every female and not just keep it to myself :D

hope you all get through the week alright, and happy holidays!!!

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[moonwalker.livejournal.com]

I take 800 mg. ibuprofen at the beginning of the Aunt Flo times, when the pain is the worst. It really helps, better than Tylenol. Alleve is also very good, and you don't have to take it with food or milk as with the ibuprofen! I also use a heating pad, and try to relax and meditate. Those are the things that seem to work best for me.

Good luck during your week!

Mary MMM

[makeuplovegloss.livejournal.com]

OMFG! Aren't those ThermaCare patches like the greatest invention! That is the only thing that stops my cramps! Yay for ThermaCare!

Katy

[resilientpewter.livejournal.com]

if it helps you feel any better, I also have prescription 800 mg ibuprofen.
I believe the recommended dosage for regular use is 2 tablets, and each tablet is 200 mg, so I imagine you are right on track by taking 400 mg :o) Nothing to be ashamed of if it works - just be sure to try to eat something as too much ibuprofen on an empty stomach can cause problems.
I also love those therma care pads :o)