November 3, 2008
Stopping Menstrual Pains
The menopause can be a trying time for most women as so many areas of their body's seems to be causing them physical and emotional distress. If it is not the night sweats it is the mood swings and not to mention menstrual cramps. The condition of endometriosis (which affects 1 in 10 women) can also increase the pain a woman will feel during this time. A few women are lucky and their pains hardly bother them whilst other can barely get out of bed.
Whilst a number of remedies available claim they will give menstrual cramp relief, it is the reliability of these drugs that often causes a problem. It's strange how your physician will often prescribe one of the most used remedies and that is a pill. Pamprin is probably the best known of these, probably because it is marketed purely towards sufferers of this condition. Perhaps, if you are someone that doesn't like to take medication it is time to think about this again and stop having this pain for days on end every time you have a cycle.
Think about how many days you lose each year to painful cramps that you do not have to endure? If the cramps aren't bad enough, women can also suffer with a bloated stomach and the sensation of queasiness too. On a personal level, I was just tired of the cramping pains and decided to source an effective menstrual cramp relief solution. Sometimes it is ok, but at other times I truly feel like someone has squeezed my midsection with a large vice, and I just can't get free.
Recently I started using a heat pad which a friend suggested I try and has worked with some success at easing the discomfort although I do have to vary where I place it for effectiveness; sometimes on my stomach and other times on my back. If pills don't seem to touch the pain, this may be something you want to try for your discomfort. However, if you endure more painful menstrual cramps you may need to try something stronger. The problem really arises when time has to be taken form work; no employer likes this every month.
You can't just let it go on every month so it may be wise to speak to your doctor and see what ideas he may have on helping menstrual cramp. Quite often it can be a simple case of being prescribed one of the birth control pills as these are effective for many women and this might be something your doctor recommends. Obviously this would be a stupid option if you are trying for a baby but there will be other remedies you doctor can prescribe to help the cramp you feel each cycle. You will eventually find a remedy that works for you; it is just a matter of time.
Filed under Women's Health by Upbeat Body
October 6, 2008
Lessening Women's Suffering
The menopause can be a trying time for most women as so many areas of their body's seems to be causing them physical and emotional distress. The whole world over, most women suffer with menstrual cramp to some greater or lesser degree, irrespective of how normal their cycle is. For some it is because they have PCOS or endometriosis that the condition seems to be more severe and painful. Each woman experiences the pains differently with some hardly able to do anything during this period.
There are a number of menstrual cramp relief remedies available but what women want is one that will stop the pain every month. One of the most common types of comes in the form of a pill and many women swear by it. Drug manufacturers were quick to formulate a remedy which most people know as Pamprin. Many women won't take any form of pain relief but if you are one of those women maybe it is time you started to think about it.
Why waste days of your life in pain when there is no need; think about all those things that you are stopped form doing. If the cramps aren't bad enough, women can also suffer with a bloated stomach and the sensation of queasiness too. Eventually I came to the conclusion that I would need to find a reliable menstrual cramp relief remedy to get rid of those pains each cycle. It was so inconsistent; many months there would be hardly any pain and then I would have a cycle where I thought I had someone squeezing me tightly for hours on end.
Recently I started using a heat pad which a friend suggested I try and has worked with some success at easing the discomfort although I do have to vary where I place it for effectiveness; sometimes on my stomach and other times on my back. This can be a good alternative to pain relief pills if you find they are ineffective or you just prefer not to take them. All this is ok if you do not have those menstrual cramps that disable you, in that event a more long term solution would probably be required. The problem really arises when time has to be taken form work; no employer likes this every month.
If this has happened to you, you should make an appointment to talk to your doctor about finding menstrual cramp relief. A doctor will know of other options available to you including the birth control pill, if you are not already on it, which can help relieve the pains. If you are trying to get pregnant this will obviously be out of the question but this is not the only remedy your doctor will discuss with you. Whatever methods you do eventually try good luck in your search.
Filed under Women's Health by Upbeat Body
September 29, 2008
Oral Pills for Menstrual Pains
As a woman reaches that difficult stage in her life she may be forgiven in believing that her body is out to get her. Even if you have irregular cycles, you can still get hit with menstrual cramps, though some women get them worse than others. For some it is because they have PCOS or endometriosis that the condition seems to be more severe and painful. Each woman experiences the pains differently with some hardly able to do anything during this period.
If you suffer as badly as this you need to have a menstrual cramp relief remedy that you can rely on each month. The most obvious answer is to take one in pill form which also seems to be the most common method. A tablet by the name of ‘Pamprin' is used by many women who say it works wonders for them, possibly because it was formulated for just that one reason. Many women won't take any form of pain relief but if you are one of those women maybe it is time you started to think about it.
Nothing can take the wind out of your sails or put a dampener on your day like painful cramps. If the cramps aren't bad enough, women can also suffer with a bloated stomach and the sensation of queasiness too. On a personal level, I was just tired of the cramping pains and decided to source an effective menstrual cramp relief solution. There were times I thought my stomach was being crushed whilst others there was little discomfort at all!
I have tried all sorts including quite recently a heat pad which seems to work but I do have to vary where I position it for it to be effective. You may not have tried this for your problem before but it is well worth giving it a go particularly if you haven't had any success with pills. However, if you endure more painful menstrual cramps you may need to try something stronger. This is especially true if you find that you sometimes have to miss work because they are so bad which doesn't help your attendance record if it's a regular occurrence.
Of course you could try speaking to your doctor to see what thoughts he or she has on menstrual cramp relief remedies, especially if it causing you problems in addition to pain. A doctor will know of other options available to you including the birth control pill, if you are not already on it, which can help relieve the pains. Obviously this would be a stupid option if you are trying for a baby but there will be other remedies you doctor can prescribe to help the cramp you feel each cycle. It may take some trial and error but you will find a remedy eventually.
Filed under Women's Health by Upbeat Body
June 16, 2008
Solutions for Mentrual Pain
As a woman reaches that difficult stage in her life she may be forgiven in believing that her body is out to get her. Throughout their lives, many women are lucky enough not to suffer from period pains but menstrual cramps can be something they start to experience when they reach the menopause. For the ten percent of women who suffer with either endometriosis or PCOS, the complaint can be considerably worse each month. If you were to ask a woman who suffers from this complaint they would tell you just how much they dread that time each month.
There are a number of menstrual cramp relief remedies available but what women want is one that will stop the pain every month. Often the easiest way to help stop this is complaint to just take a pain relief tablet. The pain relief pill devised purely for this complaint and marketed heavily is Pamprin. Many women won't take any form of pain relief but if you are one of those women maybe it is time you started to think about it.
After all, if your stomach cramps are getting you down every month then what do you have to lose? If the cramps aren't bad enough, women can also suffer with a bloated stomach and the sensation of queasiness too. Because I know how painful bad cramps can be, I have had to find other forms of menstrual cramp relief. Of course when the complaint is irregular it can be even more annoying because there were some cycles where I felt almost no discomfort at all!
Sometimes, my relief comes in the form of a heating pad which I normally use on my stomach, and other times it works best when placed on my back. If you have tried pain relief pills and don't always find they work then it may be worth you trying a heat pad to relieve your discomfort. All this is okay if you do not have those menstrual cramps that disable you, in that event a more long term solution would probably be required. This is especially true if you find that you sometimes have to miss work because they are so bad which doesn't help your attendance record if it's a regular occurrence.
You can't just let it go on every month so it may be wise to speak to your doctor and see what ideas he may have on helping menstrual cramp. Quite often it can be a simple case of being prescribed one of the birth control pills as these are effective for many women and this might be something your doctor recommends. Your doctor will probably have a number of available options to talk to you about because if you are trying for a baby you can't use the pill now can you? Don't give up on your search because a remedy does exist if you are persistent.
Filed under Women's Health by Upbeat Body
June 2, 2008
Menstrual Cramps
For women, the wisdom you acquire with age is often offset by the physical discomfort your body seems determined to inflict upon you. Even if you have irregular cycles, you can still get hit with menstrual cramps, though some women get them worse than others. The condition of endometriosis (which affects 1 in 10 women) can also increase the pain a woman will feel during this time. Each woman experiences the pains differently with some hardly able to do anything during this period.
Whilst a number of remedies available claim they will give menstrual cramp relief, it is the reliability of these drugs that often causes a problem. One of the most common types of comes in the form of a pill and many women swear by it. You can try any pain relief remedy and they should work but many women swear by Pamprin which was designed just for this reason. Even if you don't like taking pain medication and have always steered clear of pain relief, this may be a time to reconsider.
Why waste days of your life in pain when there is no need; think about all those things that you are stopped form doing. If the cramps aren't bad enough, women can also suffer with a bloated stomach and the sensation of queasiness too. After a number of years of suffering I'd had enough and decided to find a menstrual cramp relief remedy to claim those days back every month. Another problem is the irregularity because some months it feels as if I am being given a bear hug and others where there is no discomfort at all.
I have tried all sorts including quite recently a heat pad which seems to work but I do have to vary where I position it for it to be effective. Many women that try this method are those that just prefer not to take any form of oral medication. However, if you endure more painful menstrual cramps you may need to try something stronger. The problem worsens when every month regular as clockwork you have to call in sick from your job.
If this has happened to you, you should make an appointment to talk to your doctor about finding menstrual cramp relief. Don't worry if your doctor suggests trying the Pill because he knows just how many women have benefited from this as a remedy, or he might have a new treatment that you haven't considered. Just remember to talk about your health matters with your doctor to see if it is safe for you to be on the Pill, and remember, this isn't an option if you are trying to get pregnant and in that case, you may just have to grin and bear your discomfort. It may take some trial and error but you will find a remedy eventually.
Filed under Women's Health by Upbeat Body