Extra RX Relief for Menstrual Cramps

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In a message dated 8/15/2002 1:11:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

kisha.green@... writes:

> Also, regarding takingthe Motrin, a gyne that I had several years ago told

> me to begin taking Motrin the second I get even a twinge that cramps are

> coming. If you track your cycle, you may want to begin taking them before

> your cycle. According to her Motrin not only helps with the pain, but

> helps

> to block some of the hormones that cause the uterine contractions we call

> cramps.

>

I very much agree with this strategy! I highly recommend taking Ibuprofen

(Motrin, et.al) about 4-5 days BEFORE the expected onset of your period.

Three times a day with meals during those days and then continue during your

period, as needed for pain.

The science behind this is, as Kisha mentioned is that ibuprofen (which is an

antiinflamatory drug, but ALSO an anti-prostaglandin one, as well) helps

reduce levels of prostaglandins in the bloodstream. Prostaglandins create

the painful uterine muscular contractions (menstrual cramps).

To get the full benefit of this drug (or any other NSAID) with your cramps,

the secret is taking it faithfully (not haphazardly) every day for the four

or so days PRIOR to your period. That way the level of antiprostaglandin in

your bloodstream has a chance to build up-- even before your first cramp.

Might help to write it down on your calendar to remember to take it at the

right time.

Furthermore, if you're like me and have aches and pains associated with PMS,

ibuprofen seems to help there, too.

The only caveat? Avoid alcohol and pay attention to possible gastric

disturbances which can happen while taking any NSAIDs. My doctor prescribed

Prevacid, which helps protect my stomach lining when I am taking these

over-the-counter antiinflamatories. It works well for me.

-Roma

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roma

what is nsaid! sorry for being lazy to put capital letters. anyway it's

4am here, just had a full meal, got very hungry and took my antiobiotic

ZYTHROMAX, got flu i guess. but doc say no fever, have been coughing for a

month hope it stop before my period arrive as it make bleeding flow so fast.

this site is so wonderful. got 138 message and dreading that i would

finished it before i'm ready to let go. have been good lately with diet, ate

vegi and fish. i try to be good when period is forthcoming. try to relax.

but running your own small business, how can anyone. it's like working 7/24.

not complaining, les God hear me. just unwinding in this site. I don't have

to dress us to talk to people. i can stop whenever i want. here people love

and care about each other. what more can we fibs wants. less bleeding and

less pain of course. anyway good luck to all and see you at california, or

wherever the location is going to be. it sure would be fun. it must be like

attending a lamaze class. all those pregnant looking women. hope my fib would

desintegrate before our meet.

gosh i have live with it for so long since 96. anyway i will take ibuprofen

now before my period can, feel it comming. calendar is no good for me. will

update if it has ease my pain and bleeding.

vt