desperate for relief: menstrual cramps

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Does anyone have any suggestions on this matter? My entire life I have

gotten violently ill every month, which is only relieved by taking ALL

too many otc drugs (usually 3 advil every 3-4 hours for 2-4 days)

which also in turn messes up my stomach terribly. Lately, I have been

changing my diet slowly, including the complete elimination of drugs.

And in many ways it has helped my cycle, as far as regularity and

such... but the pain I endure has not lessened in ANY way, and as hard

as I try I always resort to the advil again when the pain gets so bad

it makes me unable to even move, and sometimes even brings me to the

point of vomiting.

 

This is a problem I have suffered with for as long as I can remember.

I do not suffer from PMS too bad, other than getting a little moody

and maybe an occasional headache, which I can control with teas and

herbs. But I still have found nothing to stop the cramps once I

" start " . I cannot afford to spend 2-4 days a month in bed, but if I

don't take the drugs that is what happens. In bed, nauseous, unable to

eat, and clinging desperately to a heating pad (Sometimes two... one

in front and one on my lower back) until the pain finally subsides or

I pass out from exhaustion! lol

 

I would ADORE anyone who has any kind of help with this. I have

changed lots of things in my diet which help with everything BUT the

actual pain. And I REALLY don't want to have to take any kind of drug

anymore, even if it is only once a month. Pvt responses are ok too...

but any advice in any form would be wonderfully appreciated...

 

Miserable in Michigan (lol)

 

Love and Blesings,

~Raaven

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Evening Primrose Oil. If I'm not keeping track, my periods sneak up on me now. I used to get awful cramps and just lay around for a few days. I just buy good quality capsules and take according to the label.

 

Krys

 

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E J Lanier

herbal remedies

Friday, April 28, 2006 10:47 AM

Herbal Remedies - desperate for relief: menstrual cramps

Does anyone have any suggestions on this matter? My entire life I havegotten violently ill every month, which is only relieved by taking ALLtoo many otc drugs (usually 3 advil every 3-4 hours for 2-4 days)which also in turn messes up my stomach terribly. Lately, I have beenchanging my diet slowly, including the complete elimination of drugs.And in many ways it has helped my cycle, as far as regularity andsuch... but the pain I endure has not lessened in ANY way, and as hardas I try I always resort to the advil again when the pain gets so badit makes me unable to even move, and sometimes even brings me to thepoint of vomiting.This is a problem I have suffered with for as long as I can remember.I do not suffer from PMS too bad, other than getting a little moodyand maybe an occasional headache, which I can control with teas andherbs. But I still have found nothing to stop the cramps once I"start". I cannot afford to spend 2-4 days a month in bed, but if Idon't take the drugs that is what happens. In bed, nauseous, unable toeat, and clinging desperately to a heating pad (Sometimes two... onein front and one on my lower back) until the pain finally subsides orI pass out from exhaustion! lol I would ADORE anyone who has any kind of help with this. I havechanged lots of things in my diet which help with everything BUT theactual pain. And I REALLY don't want to have to take any kind of druganymore, even if it is only once a month. Pvt responses are ok too...but any advice in any form would be wonderfully appreciated...Miserable in Michigan (lol)Love and Blesings,~Raaven

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I too had that problem. I took dung qhai (spelling??)

it did work wonders for me. I am so sorry you feel

that way please know I totally feel for you only I was

allergic to advil and could only do tylenol. That is

when I took that herb. Hope you get some good advice

for relief, Yvette

 

--- E J Lanier <raavenart wrote:

 

> Does anyone have any suggestions on this matter? My

> entire life I have

> gotten violently ill every month, which is only

> relieved by taking ALL

> too many otc drugs (usually 3 advil every 3-4 hours

> for 2-4 days)

> which also in turn messes up my stomach terribly.

> Lately, I have been

> changing my diet slowly, including the complete

> elimination of drugs.

> And in many ways it has helped my cycle, as far as

> regularity and

> such... but the pain I endure has not lessened in

> ANY way, and as hard

> as I try I always resort to the advil again when the

> pain gets so bad

> it makes me unable to even move, and sometimes even

> brings me to the

> point of vomiting.

>

> This is a problem I have suffered with for as long

> as I can remember.

> I do not suffer from PMS too bad, other than getting

> a little moody

> and maybe an occasional headache, which I can

> control with teas and

> herbs. But I still have found nothing to stop the

> cramps once I

> " start " . I cannot afford to spend 2-4 days a month

> in bed, but if I

> don't take the drugs that is what happens. In bed,

> nauseous, unable to

> eat, and clinging desperately to a heating pad

> (Sometimes two... one

> in front and one on my lower back) until the pain

> finally subsides or

> I pass out from exhaustion! lol

>

> I would ADORE anyone who has any kind of help with

> this. I have

> changed lots of things in my diet which help with

> everything BUT the

> actual pain. And I REALLY don't want to have to take

> any kind of drug

> anymore, even if it is only once a month. Pvt

> responses are ok too...

> but any advice in any form would be wonderfully

> appreciated...

>

> Miserable in Michigan (lol)

>

> Love and Blesings,

> ~Raaven

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi, I've found that Agnus Castus/ AKA Chasteberry (herb) really helps me. Also try some extra magnesium rich foods. Liz UK

On 28/04/06, E J Lanier <raavenart wrote:

 

Does anyone have any suggestions on this matter? My entire life I havegotten violently ill every month, which is only relieved by taking ALLtoo many otc drugs (usually 3 advil every 3-4 hours for 2-4 days)

which also in turn messes up my stomach terribly. Lately, I have beenchanging my diet slowly, including the complete elimination of drugs.And in many ways it has helped my cycle, as far as regularity andsuch... but the pain I endure has not lessened in ANY way, and as hard

as I try I always resort to the advil again when the pain gets so badit makes me unable to even move, and sometimes even brings me to thepoint of vomiting.This is a problem I have suffered with for as long as I can remember.

I do not suffer from PMS too bad, other than getting a little moodyand maybe an occasional headache, which I can control with teas andherbs. But I still have found nothing to stop the cramps once I " start " . I cannot afford to spend 2-4 days a month in bed, but if I

don't take the drugs that is what happens. In bed, nauseous, unable toeat, and clinging desperately to a heating pad (Sometimes two... onein front and one on my lower back) until the pain finally subsides or

I pass out from exhaustion! lol I would ADORE anyone who has any kind of help with this. I havechanged lots of things in my diet which help with everything BUT theactual pain. And I REALLY don't want to have to take any kind of drug

anymore, even if it is only once a month. Pvt responses are ok too...but any advice in any form would be wonderfully appreciated...Miserable in Michigan (lol)Love and Blesings,~Raaven

Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy.

3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of Naturopathy

Dr.IanShillington

 

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thanks I'll look into that... can I get in capsule or pill form? I'll do some homework... appreciate the suggestion!Love and Blessings,~Raaven"E.Lucy-Robillard" <finest.chelsea wrote: Hi, I've found that Agnus Castus/ AKA Chasteberry (herb) really helps me. Also try some extra magnesium rich foods. Liz UK On 28/04/06, E J Lanier <raavenart wrote: Does anyone have any suggestions on this matter? My entire life I havegotten violently ill every month, which is only relieved by taking ALLtoo many

otc drugs (usually 3 advil every 3-4 hours for 2-4 days) which also in turn messes up my stomach terribly. Lately, I have beenchanging my diet slowly, including the complete elimination of drugs.And in many ways it has helped my cycle, as far as regularity andsuch... but the pain I endure has not lessened in ANY way, and as hard as I try I always resort to the advil again when the pain gets so badit makes me unable to even move, and sometimes even brings me to thepoint of vomiting.This is a problem I have suffered with for as long as I can remember. I do not suffer from PMS too bad, other than getting a little moodyand maybe an occasional headache, which I can control with teas andherbs. But I still have found nothing to stop the cramps once I"start". I cannot afford to spend 2-4 days a month in bed, but if I don't take the drugs that is what happens. In bed, nauseous, unable toeat, and clinging desperately to a

heating pad (Sometimes two... onein front and one on my lower back) until the pain finally subsides or I pass out from exhaustion! lol I would ADORE anyone who has any kind of help with this. I havechanged lots of things in my diet which help with everything BUT theactual pain. And I REALLY don't want to have to take any kind of drug anymore, even if it is only once a month. Pvt responses are ok too...but any advice in any form would be wonderfully appreciated...Miserable in Michigan (lol)Love and Blesings,~Raaven Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are

welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of Naturopathy Dr.IanShillington

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hi- I used to get pretty awful periods after I had my kids- before then I had no trouble. but I found if I ate certain foods, like protein rich things and never let my tummy go to empty I could avoid cramps. we tend to crave sweets and salts but they usually made me feel more overfll while still having a gnawing hunger which also made things worse and I'd have to find some meat and fast. anything sweet even fruits made me worse.

 

that’s was my experience, my mom and stepmom had it very bad and I don’t know if you are more like them or me but my step mom had to have a hystorectomy as nothing, and I mean nothing else took care of it- she had endometriosis.

 

good luck-

 

melisa

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Well I'm hesitant to tell you what I used to do when I was younger..but

cramps suck and it worked for me, so I'll share it. Don't nobody laugh

ok???? It does look a little silly but it has something to do with

pressure points. Take your thumb tip and stick it up inside the middle

part of your lip...I'm serious;-) Then take the length of your

forefinger and clamp down on top part of your lip. You will probably

feel your pulse when you do this.. (I wonder how many of you are

attempting this as you are reading this.. hehehehe). Gently apply

pressure on lip with thumb and finger and keep a firm hold for several

minutes. It kind of looks like a baby sucking it's thumb but within a

few moments the cramping begins to subside. Of course the only

downside is you may need to use your hand and people may stare at

you....but it did work for me. My daughter does this to relieve her

cramps as well.

 

You may also check with your GYN. Sometimes pain and/or heavy bleeding

is a signal of uterine fibroids. These are fairly common and usually

benign from what my gyn told me when I dealt with them. Best of luck

to you;-)

 

On Friday, April 28, 2006, at 03:42 PM,

herbal remedies wrote:

 

> " E J Lanier " raavenart

> Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:41pm(PDT)

> desperate for relief: menstrual cramps

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions on this matter? My entire life I have

> gotten violently ill every month, which is only relieved by taking ALL

> too many otc drugs (usually 3 advil every 3-4 hours for 2-4 days)

> which also in turn messes up my stomach terribly. Lately, I have been

> changing my diet slowly, including the complete elimination of drugs.

> And in many ways it has helped my cycle, as far as regularity and

> such... but the pain I endure has not lessened in ANY way, and as hard

> as I try I always resort to the advil again when the pain gets so bad

> it makes me unable to even move, and sometimes even brings me to the

> point of vomiting.

>

Kem

<º)))><

 

It's better to declare the truth and be rejected than to withhold it

just to be accepted.

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herbal remedies , " E J Lanier " <raavenart

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions on this matter? My entire life I

have

> > I have never had them that bad but here goes my suggestions for

your problem I use red raseberry or corn flakes believe it or not I

ate some frosted flakes and I couldnt believe how much it really

helped . You might want to also try oatmeal too I know it helps

balance hormones.

[Guest guest]

Try Vitex.

 

--- catlady496 <catlady496 wrote:

 

> herbal remedies , " E J Lanier "

> <raavenart

> >

> > Does anyone have any suggestions on this matter?

> My entire life I

> have

> > > I have never had them that bad but here goes my

> suggestions for

> your problem I use red raseberry or corn flakes

> believe it or not I

> ate some frosted flakes and I couldnt believe how

> much it really

> helped . You might want to also try oatmeal too I

> know it helps

> balance hormones.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Sometimes liquorice helps me out. Calcium/Magnesium works within 30

minutes - wonderful relaxant and pain reliever!

love

Lisa

 

> herbal remedies , " E J Lanier " <raavenart

>>

>> Does anyone have any suggestions on this matter? My entire life I

> have

>>

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Melisa :)Ironically enough, a few months ago before I was laid off and lost my insurance, I had a huge issue with kidney stones, and during all that my Dr did say she was concerned I had endometriosis. Unfortunately now without the insurance, I really can't afford to get to the bottom of that. At least not through the "real" Dr's. But I also have recurring ovarian cysts... so I am hoping that just the change in everything I've been "doing wriong" over the years will help with all of it! But I'm glad you mentioned the endometriosis, as I had completely forgotten it HAD been mentioned to me by my OB before... Love & Blessings,~RaavenMelisa <On_A_Quest wrote: hi- I used to get pretty awful periods after I had my kids- before then I had no trouble. but I found if I ate certain foods, like protein rich things and never let my tummy go to empty I could avoid cramps. we tend to crave sweets and salts but they usually made me feel more overfll while still having a gnawing hunger which also made things worse and I'd have to find some meat and fast. anything sweet even fruits made me worse. that�s was my experience, my mom and stepmom had it very bad and I don�t know if you are more like them or me but my step mom had to have a hystorectomy as nothing, and I mean nothing else took care of it- she had endometriosis. good luck- melisa *Raaven* )Love Always To All Living~e j lanierArtist and Believer*Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding.*~ A. Einstein

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Most the time women are low on Iron.

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Most the time women are low on Iron.

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Five years ago I eliminited beef and pork from my diet and it greatly

relieved my cramps. I also decreased my caffeine and sugar intake two

weeks prior to my cycle starting.

This helps as well. I have no more vomitting or sick days unless I've

eaten too many sweets. I really nope this helps.