A friend I know who's 17 and she was having cramps but she said it had never hurt so bad (cramping) I told her it could have been something she ate or drank because I have heard that certain foods can make the cramps real painful, what could have cause her cramps to be that bad she's only 17
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First she needs to be checked by a gynecologist.  There can be a number of problems: STD, infection, pregancy, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, etc.  It is normal to experience some pain with your period but if it is severe this isn't normal.  Only a doctor can properly diagnose what is wrong.\n\nBirth control pills can help alleviate the pain but only for certain conditions.  Please make sure that you tell your doctor exactly what is wrong and don't lie just to get the BCP.
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It's just for pain relief. I think that maybe the midol is impeding your menstruation flow, that may also be the reason why you have cramps. And if you would like to lessen the cramps without drinking some medicines drink plenty of water.
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Ibuprofen and advil are much better options than tylenol. I used to get horrible cramps that could get so bad that I'd stay home puking. If midol isn't working for you, I'd try pamprin, it works better for some people. If your cramps are absolutely unbearable, I'd talk to your doctor or gyno about getting onto birth control.  There is a hormone in the pill that helps.  I was only thirteen when I started them but they helped the cramping incredibly.\n\nTaking long, hot, steamy baths and showers provide temporary relief from cramps. Heating pads also help a lot of people. If you are at home and inactive (watching tv, reading, resting,etc.) a hot water bottle on your belly works the best. Gently rubbing the area about half a centimeter away from the place that hurts most in gentle circular motions can also help.\n\nAlthough it may be the last thing you feel like doing, excersise is important-at this time of the month especially. Just walking around your house can help. When I was younger and in school, I used to walk in the hallways between classes as much as possible. It may hurt more at first, but ultimately it will help. Excersise releases endomorphins into your body that relax your muscles more.\nIf you are in too much pain to get up and about, lie on your back and slowly raise your legs above you and back down to the bed. \n\nLastly, eating healthy will reduce your cramps immensly. Avoid salty foods. When you have a craving though, even for potato chips, don't ignore it- treat yourself in small portions. Hot teas (not coffees) also help with cramping.\n\nUnfortunatelly, cramping is something we all have to go through. Good luck and hoped my tips help!
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that happens to me to, it is because of gas, the pain is so intense that u MUST hold the bottom of your stomach, you need to eat and drink better, it used to happen to me about twice a day at any time. I cut out mostly all sodas and the pain is gone, its not just a women's pain
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I use Super Mag that I get a a health food store. I have also use Cal - mag as cramps can come from not having enough calium or magnesum. However, if they contiinue she should see a doctor.
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It is normal to have stomach pain; they are called cramps.\nYou feel this pain because your uterus is contracting in order to slough off the lining that has built up as a result of ovulation (your body releasing an egg) without pregnancy.\n \nGet your mother to give you ibuprofen for pain. \n\nPeriods can last anywhere from 3 - 6 days.\n\nUsually, you will have a period every 28 days.
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4 times is a little steep.  Any chances you were pregnant?  Did you have extremely bad cramps?\n\nNeed more info.
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Your stomach begins to cramp like a terrible period, and sometimes the bleeding starts before the pain, and it hurts really bad and the blood comes out in clots, kind of like when you're on your period and you sneeze- sorry for being so graphic just want to be honest.- the cramps can last for hours and the bledding as well
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First of all, the fact that you are young makes you more prone to irregular periods than other people.  Then you probably know some of the other things that can make your period irregular:  having an eating disorder, stress, or being very athletic.  If you think you are having irregular periods for any of these reasons, then you should talk to your doctor or clinic.  \n\nAlso, while it is normal to have heavy painful periods in your teen years that often get better as you get older, you shouldn't suffer.  The best thing to do, IF you can predict that your period is coming on at all is to take Tylenol (or the generic equivalent) AT THE FIRST SIGN (or even before it starts if possible) and to keep taking the doses as often as the box says you can until your period is over.  You could try that and see if it helps, at least for the pain part.  It should if you can time it right.\n\nI know how you feel - when I was your age and into my early 20's, I sometimes had cramps that were so bad, I couldn't move and I would throw up.  I wish I would've told someone and asked for help.  It's good that you are doing that now :)\n\nThey key of everything I'm writing is that you should take care of yourself and not suffer.  Talking to your doctor or clinic is the best idea.  They can make the decision if your situation is such that going on the birth control pill would be a good thing for you.  This would help regulate your periods AND take away the heavy bleeding.  Also, even though I suggested Tylenol earlier, make sure you don't take more than what it says on the box - it can hurt your stomach and even your liver if you do it too much. \n\nI know I'm writing a lot, I just want to help you :)  I hope I helped a little bit.  Take care of yourself...
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Depends on how bad the pain is...is it debilitating pain that interferes with your normal activities?  That could be a sign of a problem like endometriosis, and you would need to see a doctor about it.  But if it's just cramps, there are a few things you can try.  Hot water bottles or heating pads on the lower abdomen sometimes help.  PMS medications like Midol work for some women, usually better than Tylenol or other ordinary pain meds.  Sometimes exercise helps.  I've had good luck with homeopathic blue cohosh--if you have a natural foods store that sells herbs, you can talk to someone there to see what they recommend for menstrual cramps.  And sometimes cramps get better if you go on the Pill, if that's an option for you. \n\nIf nothing helps, it would be a good idea to talk to a doctor.  They can see if there's something wrong and possibly prescribe something to help the pain.  Here's a link about endometriosis so you can see if it sounds like what you're experiencing.
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You should start taking an over-the-counter pain reliever (the best for menstrual pain is Aleve), two tablets 3 times daily, 2-3 days BEFORE your period is due to start and continue until it stops. Also, put a heating pad or hot water bottle in your lower abdomen at the first sign of cramps. For pain relief on-the-go, you can use a self-heating, self-sticking pad like "CUREHEAT Menstrual Relief" or "ThermaCare Menstrual" (look for them on the woman's care section of your local pharmacy). Since menstrual pain is often caused by blood clots that are too large to pass through your cervix (the opening of the uterus), you can do what I do myself, and have teached my teen daughter to do: sit on the toilet and strain like you do when trying to hard to urinate; most of the time, this dislodges the clots and offers great relief when they are expelled. Get lots of rest and keep yourself well hydrated. If these measures don't help, go to your gynecologyst, since you could have a condition such as ENDOMETRIOSIS or an hormonal imbalance that might require medical treatment like oral hormonal medications (usually the Pill), stronger analgesics, or even surgical intervention (in extreme instances). Only your doctor can accurrately diagnose and treat these conditions. I hope that my advise has been helpful, and that you get better soon.
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Regular exercise helps.  Exercising WHILE you have the cramps only makes them worse-- trust me, I had that problem when I was 18 (at first the doc thought it might be a cyst, but then I just started working out all the time because of a school activity, and I am 21 now, still work out regularly, haven't had them since).  And you said cheaply-- exercise is free!\n\nBut speaking of cysts, it could be one of those.  My friend's sister had killer cramps, and it turned out that a cyst was the reason.  You might want to go to your gyno and ask, especially if the cramps are so bad that you cannot function, or that you have trouble standing up.\n\nOr try Motrin or Midol or something, but if those don't work, seriously, see the doc!
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I started getting stomach pains when I was 10 and the doctors could never figure it out..I suffered for 14 years.  Turns out it was my Gall Bladder!  They never checked it because it's not common at all in children.  I would ask your doctor to check this out.  It is extremely painful.
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try chewable motrin. i have serious cramps too and i take 2 extra strength tylenol every 4-6 hours those days i have cramps. it helps a lot. i think you should try to learn how to swallow pills. you probably will need to in the future so better to learn now, but try a chewable version of a pain reliever\n\ngood luck
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Increase her potassium. She doesn't have to take a supplement really, it's found in bananas.  If at night, she wakes up with a cramp or they start to cramp, tell her to take a teaspoon of mustard-right from the jar. I KNOW it sounds gross but it works. My boyfriend was on the football team at school, and this is what the coach would tell them to do if their legs starting cramping.
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I used to be the queen of crams...it was just horrible!!\n\nHere are some tips that help me out and will most deffinately help you.\n1. being on the pill helps a bit with pain but most importantly with  the timing of your period so its not late or early.. but exact\n2. dont know if anyone has heard of this but it WORKS!... try some fish oil softgels (i  take 1000mg).. their pills and you will notice the difference within your next period or second period if it takes longer.\n3. chamomile tea is good too try it out, it helps with the pain\n4. finally, a really good advice the heat patches, put them on your tummy and they will calm the cramps away!\n\nthese are some tips that i want to pass on to you any all the girls who suffer from bad cramps..
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you need to talk to your Dr. about this!  Maybe its as simple as being put on birth control (which help a lot of people with painful cramps) but it could be something else-- who knows??\n\nAlso exercise is supposed to help- try to do a 30minute walk every day you have them- or even if you know when you will get your period (if you are regular) start the day BEFORE you get it\n\nbut definately ask your Dr.\n\nMine get pretty bad on the first day- I take 3 200mg advil and buy those sticky heat pads- and that usually really helps, but I guess everyone is different