what would be the best kind of food to eat to provide the vitamins and nitrients you are missing when you get alot of pain every month? I have it some monthes bad and others hardly at all. Is this do with what im eating? Also, are there some yoga positions that can help? Does anyone know of a useful site about this sort of thing?
sorry i meant nutrients with a u!!
If you are experiencing symptoms of menstrual cramps, it's important to see your doctor to be properly diagnosed.
Although certain natural remedies show some promise, there hasn't been enough research at this point to conclude they're effective. Here are some of the more popular natural remedies for menstrual cramps.
Magnesium, acupressure, omega-3 fatty acids, low-fat diet, vitamin E, vitamin B1, heat (such as a heat pack, warm bath/shower), aromatherapy, massage, calcium, chiropractic exercise or you could go to the chemist and ask them for something for the pain if none of the above-mentioned helps.
I would recommend that if painful cramps during your period is so bad that it interferes with your daily activities or causes you to miss work/school because of it, that you definitely see your doctor/gynaecologist for further evaluation as painful periods can sometimes be caused by conditions such as endometriosis which can sometimes cause severe pain from an early age (although the pain typically gets worse as the disease does more damage with each monthly cycle). Other causes can include fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease and sometimes a narrowing of the cervix (using all these conditions as examples only).
Hope this helps. Good luck 
July 17th, 2008 at 7:22 am
eating the catnip plant I've read helps.
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July 17th, 2008 at 7:22 am
i have heard that intercourse alleviates cramps
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July 17th, 2008 at 7:22 am
I just use a hot water bottle
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July 17th, 2008 at 7:23 am
Well when I have pain I always drink herbal tea. it helps allot. plus it helps reduce bleeding. that is if you drink it regularly not just one cup every month. and who would WANT to do yoga while on their period? lol talk about messy. Another thing is to drink allot of water. hope I helped even slightly
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July 17th, 2008 at 7:24 am
- Vitamin B6 and B12 are supposed to help reduce menstral pain.
- Exercise also helps
- Heat applied to your lower abdomen ( like a hot water bottle)
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July 17th, 2008 at 7:24 am
I dont know about nutrients.. but i know that if you are talking about cramping… if you keep your tummy area warm you wont have much pain.
i suggest you buying some of those heat pads they have at drug stores where you can atach to your undies.. gives off a lot of warmth and keeps your muscles from cramping.. reducing (if not eliminating) your pain.. thats what i use…
best wishes tho
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oh and excersizes like sit ups and stuff also help because they losen up your muscles.. not letting them cramp up as much.. reducing the pain
July 17th, 2008 at 7:31 am
I take 150 mg per day of magnesium and a week before my period hits, I up the dosage to 300 mg per day until my period is done. I find it really decreases the pain. I have had to go to the hospital a few times because of the pain, but ever since I started taking magnesium, I haven't had to go back. Hope this helps!
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personal experience
July 21st, 2008 at 2:59 am
If you are experiencing symptoms of menstrual cramps, it's important to see your doctor to be properly diagnosed.
Although certain natural remedies show some promise, there hasn't been enough research at this point to conclude they're effective. Here are some of the more popular natural remedies for menstrual cramps.
Magnesium, acupressure, omega-3 fatty acids, low-fat diet, vitamin E, vitamin B1, heat (such as a heat pack, warm bath/shower), aromatherapy, massage, calcium, chiropractic exercise or you could go to the chemist and ask them for something for the pain if none of the above-mentioned helps.
I would recommend that if painful cramps during your period is so bad that it interferes with your daily activities or causes you to miss work/school because of it, that you definitely see your doctor/gynaecologist for further evaluation as painful periods can sometimes be caused by conditions such as endometriosis which can sometimes cause severe pain from an early age (although the pain typically gets worse as the disease does more damage with each monthly cycle). Other causes can include fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease and sometimes a narrowing of the cervix (using all these conditions as examples only).
Hope this helps. Good luck
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Personal experience with severe period cramping due to endometriosis.