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a.fool

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I got my period today. I'm having painful cramps and my back hurts too. Can someone suggest any cheap pain medication for that?
 
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Advil works pretty well for me, and it's available at almost every pharmacy, at least where I live in the US. Other countries have different names for medications, so you might want to look up what the equivalent is in your country.
 
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Aleve (Naproxen), Tylenol (Acetaminophen) , or Ibuprofen (not sure about this one because I haven't had it in years)

I assume Aleve should probably work the best since I am currently on a high dosage of Naproxen (500mg every 6-8 hours 2 times a day if I am having cramps) but everyone's body works differently so what may work for one person may not work for someone else (since I currently have lighter flows due to other medications to prevent anemia)

I would be careful as well because too much could do stuff to your liver or kidneys I think

hope this helps

edit: also recommend keeping warm (hot water bottle or heated blanket) and avoiding caffeine (not sure if it's just me but caffeine while on my period makes me have bad cramps but I still cannot resist a caffeinated beverage)
 
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Life_and_Death

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heat!
And exercise, but this isnt as immediate as heat. i find it more of a preventative type thing
 
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Neverfeltdeader

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heat!
And exercise, but this isnt as immediate as heat. i find it more of a preventative type thing
Agree, a combo of Ibuprofen, child's pose (yoga position) and a heating pad helps.
 
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a.fool

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Advil works pretty well for me, and it's available at almost every pharmacy, at least where I live in the US. Other countries have different names for medications, so you might want to look up what the equivalent is in your country.
Thanks:)
Aleve (Naproxen), Tylenol (Acetaminophen) , or Ibuprofen (not sure about this one because I haven't had it in years)

I assume Aleve should probably work the best since I am currently on a high dosage of Naproxen (500mg every 6-8 hours 2 times a day if I am having cramps) but everyone's body works differently so what may work for one person may not work for someone else (since I currently have lighter flows due to other medications to prevent anemia)
Thank you. I'll look it up according to my area.
I would be careful as well because too much could do stuff to your liver or kidneys I think
That's the reason why I always avoid taking any medication and I just bear the pain every month.
hope this helps

edit: also recommend keeping warm (hot water bottle or heated blanket) and avoiding caffeine (not sure if it's just me but caffeine while on my period makes me have bad cramps but I still cannot resist a caffeinated beverage)
I don't consume caffeine in general anyways. Thanks for helping!
heat!
And exercise, but this isnt as immediate as heat. i find it more of a preventative type thing
I was going to skip exercising today but now I'll exercise! Thanks.
heat!
And exercise, but this isnt as immediate as heat. i find it more of a preventative type thing
I was going to skip exercising today but now I'll exercise! Thanks.
 
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phantomime

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Feb 9, 2023
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Seconding the first poster, Advil works nicely. Last time mine got bad to the point of nausea and pills didn't help an adhesive pad came in handy and solved the problem so quicky I got impressed. I've also heard masturbation helps easing it?
 
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a.fool

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Jun 27, 2023
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Seconding the first poster, Advil works nicely. Last time mine got bad to the point of nausea and pills didn't help an adhesive pad came in handy and solved the problem so quicky I got impressed. I've also heard masturbation helps easing it?
I've heard masturbation does help with the pain but right now I'm trying to not get addicted to it and trying to stop doing it.
 
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tsykoais

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advil works so well for me
 
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