FabSwingers.com forum: Period pains

By *imi_Rouge OP Woman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

What really helps? It's too hot for heat pads, I've taken ibuprofen, I take other stronger pain meds...

I honestly thought they'd get easier as I got older but they're the worst they've ever been!

Alternative remedies?

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By *urvy ClarissaWoman
over a year ago

wigan

Horrific isn’t it? Try solpadeine max soluble if you haven’t already. X

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By *innie The MinxWoman
over a year ago

Under the Duvet

Feel your pain OP. The Pill was the only thing that sorted mine out.

Prior to that they were "lie on the pavement" excruciating.

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
over a year ago

Next Door

Sorry to hear you're suffering.

I suffered, and now thankful no more.

I found gentle exercise helped, like walking or stretches.

Buscopan helped also and that was recommended my a nurse, it relieved the cramping.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What really helps? It's too hot for heat pads, I've taken ibuprofen, I take other stronger pain meds...

I honestly thought they'd get easier as I got older but they're the worst they've ever been!

Alternative remedies?

Obviously no first hand experience but I broke my leg about 2 years ago and started taking CDB gummies for the pain and inflammation post surgery.

My girlfriend at the time had bad period pains and started taking the CBD gummies too. She still swears by them.

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By *imi_Rouge OP Woman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"Feel your pain OP. The Pill was the only thing that sorted mine out.

Prior to that they were "lie on the pavement" excruciating. "

I'm no good with anything that has hormones in, had the depo which stopped periods but affected mental health

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

I second buscopan really does ease things. Not that it helps helps. But I track my cycle so I understand the mental health aspects of it or now I know when the most painful days are so I know the end is in sight when it happens. It's also not a bad thing to have to show your GP if needs be

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By *imi_Rouge OP Woman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"Sorry to hear you're suffering.

I suffered, and now thankful no more.

I found gentle exercise helped, like walking or stretches.

Buscopan helped also and that was recommended my a nurse, it relieved the cramping.

Ooh .. I'll definitely give them a try!

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By *ampWithABrainWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

I have endo heat makes things worse in my experience. I don’t have periods now as I finally have a sensible dr!

My advice? Alcohol (not excessive) and a hot water bottle filled with COLD water applied to base of spine - hope that helps it sucks I know

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By *imi_Rouge OP Woman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"I second buscopan really does ease things. Not that it helps helps. But I track my cycle so I understand the mental health aspects of it or now I know when the most painful days are so I know the end is in sight when it happens. It's also not a bad thing to have to show your GP if needs be "

Yes, I have the Clue app, it's really good! I always know when the first 2 days are going to be so helps me plan my week

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

Sex can help

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By *imi_Rouge OP Woman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"I have endo heat makes things worse in my experience. I don’t have periods now as I finally have a sensible dr!

My advice? Alcohol (not excessive) and a hot water bottle filled with COLD water applied to base of spine - hope that helps it sucks I know "

I don't drink! Will try a cool pack though x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just following cause have the same thing atm

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By *imi_Rouge OP Woman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"Sex can help

No chance of that sadly

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By *imi_Rouge OP Woman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"What really helps? It's too hot for heat pads, I've taken ibuprofen, I take other stronger pain meds...

I honestly thought they'd get easier as I got older but they're the worst they've ever been!

Alternative remedies?

Obviously no first hand experience but I broke my leg about 2 years ago and started taking CDB gummies for the pain and inflammation post surgery.

My girlfriend at the time had bad period pains and started taking the CBD gummies too. She still swears by them. "

Might also pop in the CBD shop round the corner then...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hot water bottle does the trick but in this weather noo! Maybe a warm bath might be soothing instead.

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By *imi_Rouge OP Woman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"Hot water bottle does the trick but in this weather noo! Maybe a warm bath might be soothing instead."

Too expensive to run a bath

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Horrific isn’t it? Try solpadeine max soluble if you haven’t already. X"

Only if you've not already had paracetamol. You can mix parecetamol with codeine based painkillers and NSAIDs (aspirin and ibuprofen) but be careful not to overdose on any of these groups. For example, if you've had ibuprofen taking Solpadeine (paracetamol and codeine mix) is OK, taking it after another tablet containing codeine or paracetamol isn't. Paracetamol poisoning is cumulative and causes irreversible damage, it's really not a nice drug but it is often mixed with others and you may not realise you've had it.

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By *hantasmagoriaWoman
over a year ago

Newport

I suffered for years, can't take the pill, I have poly cystic overies, get tested for that! I'm classed as all female as no testosterone level where most pco sufferers are opposite and get hairy etc, Dr put me on marina coil that was a god send for about 8 yrs. Body has naturally aborted it and body seems to be readjusting to normality. I've taken up yoga, drink 2 ltrs of water a day and cut out processed foods and this has helped significantly

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No other advice I'm afraid. I use ibuprofen and a hot water bottle. Curling up on the sofa and moaning makes me feel better but doesn't take the pain away

chocolate is a comfort though. Hope it settles for you soon x

Pxx

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By *imi_Rouge OP Woman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"Horrific isn’t it? Try solpadeine max soluble if you haven’t already. X

Mr"

I already take paracetamol along side tramadol. So I don't like using anything else with it in for that reason.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Horrific isn’t it? Try solpadeine max soluble if you haven’t already. X"

My periods are long gone, but I can vouch for the above mentioned solpadeine that Clarissa suggests..they are the best for really acute pain. I always have a box on standby. Hope you're not suffering for too long OP. Sending hugs

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By *ittleMyWoman
over a year ago

Stockport

"What really helps? It's too hot for heat pads, I've taken ibuprofen, I take other stronger pain meds...

I honestly thought they'd get easier as I got older but they're the worst they've ever been!

Alternative remedies?

No help for right now, but the Mirena IUS is a game changer.

If I remember correctly, roller skating in white jeans cures all menstrual ills.

Feel better soon beaut x

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By *imi_Rouge OP Woman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"What really helps? It's too hot for heat pads, I've taken ibuprofen, I take other stronger pain meds...

I honestly thought they'd get easier as I got older but they're the worst they've ever been!

Alternative remedies?

No help for right now, but the Mirena IUS is a game changer.

If I remember correctly, roller skating in white jeans cures all menstrual ills.

Feel better soon beaut x"

Yeah I know it stops periods for a lot of people but hormones don't usually agree with me unfortunately!

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
over a year ago

Hastings

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
over a year ago

Hastings

This is such good advice have you tried tracking your cycle and starting pain relief/ buscopan CBD before the pain starts. I track pain for other problems and always try to start pain relief before it becomes chronic.

Also have you tried alcohole. In moderation of corse but can help relax.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use IBS medication

It helps

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By *imi_Rouge OP Woman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

Also have you tried alcohole. In moderation of corse but can help relax."

See replies above

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By *imi_Rouge OP Woman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"I use IBS medication

It helps "

Definitely going to get to the chemist for that tomorrow!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mefenamic acid you can get on prescription or over counter tablets are feminax it's all I can think of

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By *ellinever70Woman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

If you're already taking other pain meds, I'd be really careful of taking more

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By *imi_Rouge OP Woman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"If you're already taking other pain meds, I'd be really careful of taking more"

I know this

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By *urvytreatWoman
over a year ago

somewhere nice

I’ve no new advice OP, so I’m sending you a hug instead xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tens machine.

I find I take too many painkillers for headaches and cramps so wanted something else.

I wouldn't be without it, especially when it's too hot for a hot water bottle.

I get pain in my back and stomach, my little machine has 4 stick ons and I honestly couldn't get through without it.

Hope you find something that eases it for ya x

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By *imi_Rouge OP Woman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"I’ve no new advice OP, so I’m sending you a hug instead xx"

Thanks x

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By *ampWithABrainWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"I have endo heat makes things worse in my experience. I don’t have periods now as I finally have a sensible dr!

My advice? Alcohol (not excessive) and a hot water bottle filled with COLD water applied to base of spine - hope that helps it sucks I know

I don't drink! Will try a cool pack though x"

Fair enough.

You could also try a lavender and calendula lukewarm bath

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What really helps? It's too hot for heat pads, I've taken ibuprofen, I take other stronger pain meds...

I honestly thought they'd get easier as I got older but they're the worst they've ever been!

Alternative remedies?

My wife had very similar with her periods. A nurse suggested that she come off the pill and try the coil instead. Whilst the paid didnt go away completely, the pain she was feeling decreased significantly. obviously its no guarantee that it will work for everyone, but maybe worth having a chat.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mine are also getting more painful as I age, I also thought it might ease off

Thank you for posting, the answers will be helpful to a lot of us. Hope this passes soon x

Claire

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Unfortunately it's pretty normal for periods to get more painful as we get older. PMS can also get worse.

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By *imi_Rouge OP Woman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

"Unfortunately it's pretty normal for periods to get more painful as we get older. PMS can also get worse. "

Great... lol

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By *lynJMan
over a year ago

Morden

A former gf who suffered from period pain used a natural remedy called cramp bark. She said it helped a lot.

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By *imi_Rouge OP Woman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

I got the buscopan, definitely helped! Big hugs for people that suggested that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anal sex i hear

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