Princess Leia replied: "I used to have that too... bc pills helped somewhat, but it took a while to shorten my pds and make them less severe... I still had to take painkillers though.
Now I take prescription Naproxen (basically 2 Aleve's in one pill)... I have to take it as soon as I feel the cramps coming on. I take it every 6-8 hours. It stops most of the pain. If I wait until I actually have bad pain, the pain will not stop. You have to be careful with Naproxen/Aleve if you have a sensitive stomach though. The other prescriptions for pain that the Dr gave me never worked.
In the meantime... just try to relax, I know it's tough... Put a heating pad or hot water bottle on your abdomen and try to get some sleep. When you wake up they will be a little better."
Jamie L replied: "birth control pills do wonders for problems with periods. If you have problems with your recent pill ask your dr. about trying a new one. I have had many menstral problems. A dr. told me the pill regulates your hormones to regulate your periods but to be consistant with a pill for 3 months then if no luck try a new pill. There are so many types of them out there. Patience ,a talk with your dr.,hot pads, ibuprofen,and a good multi vitamin daily will help. Calcium is good for periods. this is available as a vitamin too. The vitamin magnesium helps with cravings especially for sweets. And a natural remedy is raspberry tea. Take care and hang in there. I hope it all turns out for you!!!"
Lily replied: "It does help. I feel your pain. Tonight I started like sobbing in the middle of dinner. My relatives were in town, so it was a bit embarrassing."
Safe to use expired Ponstel? It's my sisters pain medicine for her period, but it expired august of last year. Will it still work?
Side effects of Ponstel? My doctor prescribed me ponstel for menstrual cramps. He didn't mention any problems I might have taking it, but did anyone have any unpleasant side effects?
Kate from Drugs.com replied: "The side effects of Ponstel (mefenamic acid) are:
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop taking mefenamic acid and seek medical attention or call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance; black, bloody, or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; urinating less than usual or not at all; pain, burning, or bleeding when you urinate; nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness.
Less serious side effects may include:
upset stomach, mild heartburn or stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation; bloating, gas; dizziness, headache, nervousness; skin itching or rash; dry mouth; increased sweating, runny nose; blurred vision; or ringing in your ears.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.
To avoid any gasrointestinal side effects please take it with food and a large glass of water.
The link below has comments made by people who have used Ponstel. Hope you find it helpful.
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How long do you have cramps before period? Is there anyway to shorten it?
For a week I feel like someone has kicked me through the spine with steel toed boots.
Been taking ponstel - not impressed.
Birth control is not an option. Last time I took it I bled for 8 MONTHS straight.
I have hemorhaggic cysts.
Are there a treatment for those?
I lost my nsurance a week after I was diagnosed - but I'm just curious.
IAMGOINGTOSHINE replied: "i have cramps the first day of my period i am quite lucky
an option may be heating pad, exercise, or midol or somehitn like that
i am not sure about hemorhaggic cysts though
ask your doc
get better!!!
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