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Posted by sb417 on February 3, 2004, at 0:21:45
Does anyone know of any good remedies, alternative or otherwise, for severe menstrual cramps? I don't get cramps often, but when I do, they are terrible. Any suggestions? My Mom used to drink a bit of blackberry brandy when she had cramps, and it worked for her. Unfortunately, I don't have any brandy in the house!
Posted by Maxime on February 3, 2004, at 9:07:04
In reply to Remedies for menstrual cramps?, posted by sb417 on February 3, 2004, at 0:21:45
Hi, I found this on another site. The focus seems to be on relaxing the muscles. What I find works well are those heat patched you can buy that you "stick" to your abdomen ... heat helps a lot. Also, exercising a lot helps as well.
Yup, cramps are a bitch!
Maxime
Herbal Therapies - To relieve cramps, drink a hot tea of 2 tsp cramp bark (Viburnum opulus) simmered for 15 minutes in 1 cup water; use this three times a day. Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) and bromelain will also relax muscles. Dong quai (Angelica sinensis) and feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium) can relax uterine muscles; feverfew may work as well. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) helps relax cramping muscles; however, it should be used only for a limited time. Consult a Professional. (See our Herbal Section). To relieve cramps, drink a hot tea of 2 tsp cramp bark (Viburnum opulus) simmered for 15 minutes in 1 cup water; use this three times a day. Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) and bromelain will also relax muscles. Dong quai (Angelica sinensis) and feverfew (Chrysanthemum parthenium) can relax uterine muscles; feverfew may work as well. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) helps relax cramping muscles; however, it should be used only for a limited time. Consult a Professional. (See our Herbal Section).Evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis) applied over painful areas can also bring relief, but don't use it if there's a chance you may get pregnant.
Tension, anxiety, and painful spasms may be relieved with treatments of black haw (Viburnum lentago), skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis), and black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa).
> Does anyone know of any good remedies, alternative or otherwise, for severe menstrual cramps? I don't get cramps often, but when I do, they are terrible. Any suggestions? My Mom used to drink a bit of blackberry brandy when she had cramps, and it worked for her. Unfortunately, I don't have any brandy in the house!
Posted by sb417 on February 3, 2004, at 20:49:24
In reply to Re: Remedies for menstrual cramps?, posted by Maxime on February 3, 2004, at 9:07:04
Hi Maxime. Thanks for your help. Yes, heat does help. In fact, winter is the only time of year when I seem to get severe cramps. A heating pad sounds like a good solution.
Posted by Sooshi on February 4, 2004, at 11:19:38
In reply to Remedies for menstrual cramps?, posted by sb417 on February 3, 2004, at 0:21:45
This may sound like the last thing you want to do (or can achieve) but ORGASM! Oh my God, this has been the best advice I've ever been told, because I have the worst cramps in the world, and when my OBGYN told me to do this, it has totally been a lifesaver! It releases a lot of the crampage (I'm using my own medical terms here) and gets the flow going (sorry fellas) and boy do you get relief! Whew! Anyway, that's my .02!
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