Appreciate if you girls could shed a light and share with all the girls include me.

I am 26, but still having menstrual period pain every month, merely at the first day. It's decreasing my productivity at work. I could have finished more tasks or stay late at night if I don't have this problem. Sometimes, I really can't focus at work. (uterus cramped even I can't walk properly/sit still in the meeting/take time-off/go back early)

1) I heard of Evening Primrose Oil, never take.
2) I take Bak Fong Pills after my period. It does not work on me.
3) I drink a bit of DOM. It does not work.
4) I drink cold drink only once a while and avoid during period time. Again, it does not help much.
5) I exercise when I am in mood/I realise I am fat.
6) I don't take painkiller like Panadol pink pill as I am susceptible of the effect.

I am wondering, is it imperative? I heard from friends that it will gone either when:

1) I got married. or
2) I deliver baby.


Thanks for your time.

try rose buds tea.

Your poll too many choices. Not easy to choose.

Basically my period cramps are on the first day, after that I can be up and running already.
I take painkillers - either the Panadol ones or Ponstan (which is a stronger type of painkiller). Then I'll have to rest in bed and sleep till I feel better. But sometimes there's no pain at all, only slight cramps which doesn't affect me.

It's only one day so give yourself a break and do your work the next day.

Try stopping cold drinks once and for all, I know of friends who do this and say that it works for them. They also convince themselves that cold drinks are not good for health in the long run. But I don't have that determination and still love cold drinks so I can't do that.

Exercise you'll have to be constantly doing it. And from what I heard, it's your stomach muscles you have to exercise.

My sister is 40+ and has not given birth, she still get period cramps each time she has her period.

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Added on October 31, 2011, 11:01 amOh and I've been eating evening primrose oil for the past 2 months or so, and my menses this month had no period cramps and it was pretty short.

I've tried Bak Fong Pill (which my mum's friend claims that it's so good and all) but it didn't work for me as well.

This post has been edited by munkeyflo: Oct 31 2011, 11:01 AM

wow i have the exactly same situation with you....does evening primrose reli works?

May i know whats the logic that cold drinks bring more stomach cramps?
Isn't that a myth?

I don't know honestly. I've just started taking it a few months back and didn't get my period cramps this month. Could be coincidental or not, I'm not sure. Have to see the new few months whether still got cramps or not. Actually if I didn't come across this thread, I wouldn't remember this link as well. My first reason to take evening primrose was because of better skin. Lol.

Don't really know. Didn't research much on that cause I still like cold drinks.
From what my friend told me (the one who stop cold drinks and desserts completely), she say its bad for our uterus health or something.

But from experience, drinking cold drinks the day before or on the 1st day of menses will definitely make my cramps even more painful.
I have an aunty who told me to avoid curry and chilli stuff too. But I'm not a big fan of curries so I didn't really bother.

lol max, it's a myth that apparently works for a lot of women, even myself. what I've found, for myself at least, is that cold drinks causes cramps to be more severe, but my periods are shorter, probably because the more severe the cramps, the more blood gets pushed out? I don't know LOL!

yeah, avoiding spicy stuff is also recommended.

OP,
I only take panadol painkillers if I have something important that day, like an exam. otherwise, try making ginger soup. It warms the body and makes it better Love it when mom makes me some after I complain about bad cramps ... soothes it so very well

This post has been edited by spunkberry: Oct 31 2011, 11:33 AM

i thought the cramps is caused by the thickening of the blood and it go stuck and could flow smoothly which causes the cramp?

usually when i tk cold drink it will results in thickening of the blood, sometime in clog/ pieces...

For myself, chocolate seems to help with the cramps. I like dark chocolate or drink hot cocoa. I find them very soothing and warm drinks warm up the belly and the cramps lessen.

Another thing is to have the bf put his warm hands on my lower tummy and just softly rub.... best remedy ever... helps with bonding as well.

Yes, ginger soup does help.. i miss my mum

Hot chocolate. Sounds like i could ask my gf to try it out.
I used to put warm towels on her tummy last time and i think it did help lessen the cramps too.

This works for me as well. Sometimes just giving a call to the bf and listening to his voice helps a little if he's unable to be physically there.

I used to use hot pad to lessen the cramps as well. But sometimes too lazy to do it.

Will try ginger soup next time!

i've tried Chinese medication and it works. those herbs are imported.first time i consumed it, my cramp is totally gone. however I stop taking it due to financial issue. its quite expensive but later when I start working I'll definitely consume it until healed.(you need to consume it until fully recover. i dunno how long, guess it depends on the patient)

Hot water bottles/ or bag eases alot of the cramp pain. Bought it from Nicci, comes with a soft fur bag that contains the bottle. Will try the ginger soup. But er...the soup is supposed to be sweet or salty?

Sweet will be like those tong yuen? Salty will be like salted vege soup?

cramping is not caused by blood clogging up the passage. cramping is caused by your uterus contracting. Think of it as mini mini labor.

This post has been edited by spunkberry: Oct 31 2011, 10:05 PM

kill two birds with one stone..better skin and no menstrual period pain...haha, munkeyflo...u convince me to take EPO already.

hehe, as more me, my killer is grass jelly (cincau) i never take it already like hmm 7 years...after i took it a day b4 my period, i rolled in my elder bro's car (at the back passenger seat)..he also shock...hahaha...straight he drove me to the nearest 7-11 and buy panadol pink pill.

i will try to avoid curry and chilli stuff i like spicy food, but for my stomach health (i have history of gastric), i have reduced extensively the intake of spicy foods since few years ago after i start working.

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Added on October 31, 2011, 10:42 pmhmmm, IMHO, no cramp means easy flow of blood. =D

ok ok...let's avoid spicy stuff...

ginger soup...

i miss my mother...i have been not staying permanently at my home for 7-8 years...just back once a month due to studies/work...i will make my own ginger soup then. thanks for the sharing.

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Added on October 31, 2011, 10:43 pmu got it right, blood clot! thanks for ur valuable advice.

This post has been edited by bbblue90: Oct 31 2011, 10:43 PM

oh gosh ts, am facing more or less the same situation as you ...

Usually I'd just drink hot/warm water

This post has been edited by g r a p e k e y: Oct 31 2011, 10:50 PM

hug hug.

i drink hot water too, it does not help much if it's raining heavily outside and office's AC full blast i surrender. i go back home.

This post has been edited by bbblue90: Oct 31 2011, 11:02 PM

I took ponstan and the pan is gone.try it

oh, ic...is there any side effects?

nothing for me works for long-term, nor yoga or exercise (they only work for the first few months)....at the end, i have to take panadol menstrual, which i noe, it is not good....

Ponstan is a type of painkiller. Taken for all sorts of pain.

My menstrual pain was terrible >< Im 16 years old.
and every 1st day of it I will experience cold sweating, dizziness, vomiting, nauseous, headache.

My doctor gave me some protein pills and she called me to wait for the result after 3 months.
Im currently taking it as the 1st month.
And the pain reduced.

If after 3 months, the pain has gone. I'll keep you guys updated and i'll ask my doctor what's the content of it.

i try not to rely on panadol...last taken few years ago...sometimes, really cannot stand...

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Added on November 4, 2011, 1:06 amic. thanks.

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Added on November 4, 2011, 1:09 amcold sweating (checked), dizziness (checked), feel like vomiting (sometimes), headache (checked)...

thanks, dokipoki-shop! all the best~

This post has been edited by bbblue90: Nov 4 2011, 01:09 AM

erm sure got side effect but dont take it oftenly
if it really hurts.. then u can take it.. if the yellow pill, take 1/2.. 1 pill is too strong..
i usually take 1/2 yellow pill n the pain really gone in awhile.. then put some oil on ur lil tummy try it..
the side effect if u depends on it too much is.. next time u r in pain ponstan wont be able to relieve the pain u nid to consult doc for another powerful medicine~

Yes, ponstan is like that. Last time I only took one yellow and blue pill, then it was 2 yellow and blue pill. Now I take one orange pill.
It's also better to take it once you feel the pain is about to come, because once the pain has strike, it'll take some time for it to work. Doctor told me this.

ic, thanks for the sharing.

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Added on November 6, 2011, 8:16 pmgood tips. thanks.

This post has been edited by bbblue90: Nov 6 2011, 08:16 PM

i usually took the pink panadol..but i only take it on the 1st day..i tried not to,but the cramp hurts till i feel like i wanna stab myself..uhuhuhu..but once i take it,the pain will go away..and avoid cold drinks.it'll only make it worse..

TS, I've got opposite problem from you. Imbalance and no cramp. (Unhealthy).

Perhaps, try LD-Venus Gold by Elken. It helps both ways. Its main purpose is to relief pain and regulate hormon. I'm planning to take it soon. It will be very costly (>1k) but I don't mind taking the risk as this isn't medicine. Its all natural ingredient. It won't cause any harm to all walks of life except for pregnant mother. Moreover, I'm currently taking their spirulina. (It works wonders).

For me, I stopped cold drinks and try to exercise more.

Also, drink something warm on your first day. It usually helps me.

Try taking Spirulina, the green seaweed tablets. Many companies make them, if not wrong.

If all else fails, Panadol!

Yes TS, spirulina in itself helps but for long term. Beware do not fall for those hoax people selling. Only get from those known names.

understand the feeling...

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Added on November 12, 2011, 10:56 pmok, thanks...maybe i could try the spirulina...^^

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Added on November 12, 2011, 10:57 pmthanks.

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Added on November 12, 2011, 10:57 pmthanks.

This post has been edited by bbblue90: Nov 12 2011, 10:57 PM

i will go to the toilet and let as much blood flows out as possible. and then i will bath my tummy with red water. that helps. some mild jogging helps too!

I used to have cramps every time I get a heavy flow (almost every other month!), but after taking Birth Control Pills (BCP), it regulates my period and the flow aint that heavy anymore. Surprisingly the cramps are gone, though, I get them every 6 or 7 months once. If the cramps are unbearable, I'd suggest to see your GP

i will only experience period cramp on the 1st day (thank goodness). .
i take painkillers i.e. pontsan, panadol menstrual pills to alleviate the pain.

p.s. i have asked a few GPs and all they told me was to take painkillers to reduce the pain..

>.< but normally i m in office *smack-forehead

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Added on November 16, 2011, 12:42 amo_O? ic...thanks. i just refuse to see GP...LOL...

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Added on November 16, 2011, 12:43 am*sweat. but it's always better not to rely on painkillers.

This post has been edited by bbblue90: Nov 16 2011, 12:43 AM

you can try OMX... it works for me... after taking 2 capsules 30-1hour later no pain at all...
you can read about it here...
http://www.omx.co.nz/

no side effects... it's just natural abstract from plants i think... haha... i just know it's good bacteria...
if you in PJ/KL got few branches I guess you can go to... it's a MLM thingy just warning you...
i've been taking it on & off whenever i'm in pain... don't like pain killers or birth control pills...

This post has been edited by PreffixCity: Nov 16 2011, 12:59 PM

That's because GP way of doing things are prescribing pills and medicine.
Most of the other methods of reducing pain are more based on cultural beliefs and traditional herbs which GPs are most likely not going to recommend.

which particular store?

Myself have a super serious menstrual pain almost every months until i fainted..hmm almost every months too. I'm taking Ponstan 500mg since 8 years back. It's not recommended to take this pills because it will have side effect which is gastric. Recently my gf recommend me a pill for cramping which you can get it from Pharmacy (Guardian or Watson) and its called Buscopan. It's really help to stop the cramp within 15-30mins. But i do eat this medic togteher with Ponstan because my condition is abit serious.
Or another method if you're unwilling to takes any pills, you need to avoid of drinking cold or ice, beer, sleep late and need to eat more those chinese herbs such as "bak foong yun", "bak zhan" or herbal soup. Hope this will help

my mum boils. ginger + red dates + gula merah
soothes the pain REALLY..
u all shud try it..
but quite spicy =.=

My opinion is very simple. Try taking Malay jamu. It has helped me alot. Although I am Chinese. The jamu was introduce to me by some Malay friends. Once I tried it, the first period that came was slightly better then the second was good. Plus point is that, there is no more discharge and also smells...hope this helps.

whoa, until fainted...

thanks for the tips...

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Added on December 24, 2011, 11:12 pmok. thanks...to consume b4 / after menstrual period? sorry, if u find my question silly.

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Added on December 24, 2011, 11:15 pmany recommendation for which kind of brand?

no wonder...i seldom heard having menstrual period pain (senggugut)...

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Added on December 24, 2011, 11:20 pmUPDATES OF THE DAY:

maybe it's due to non-working day, and im slacking at home. the uncomfort / cold sweat only for a short time (1-2 hours)...then i slept for few hours... ...rest...that's the key thing perhaps...hmm ...i would try the ginger soup and be discipline...take more rest...hopefully it would be better from time to time..sisters, gambatte...

This post has been edited by bbblue90: Dec 24 2011, 11:20 PM

during period lor when u r in pain

I've actually tried alot of Jamu, from DIY stuff to off the shelves brands. I've been taking jamu for the past 11 years. I find that, there is so much benefits of consuming jamu. My opinion of the best brand is JRD Jamu Ratu Dara. I pick this brand after I've compared and tried it myself. The conclusion was done base on $value, benefits, heatiness & women's health benefit. HAPPY HOLIDAYS ya to all!

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Added on December 25, 2011, 8:50 amYour post reminded me too of how I was fAinted in college during class and a guy friend had to carry me to office. Hahaha, what an experience.

This post has been edited by Amaryscloset: Dec 25 2011, 08:50 AM

Where to get jamu? o_O what is it actually. bitter?

Every first day of my period I seriously feel like dying wei. I feel cold and I just can't move much. But sitting hurts, sleeping hurts. I can't even sit in peace. It's excruciating that I cried once. I don't know why I feel cold though. I will shiver and I needed blanket. I got good diet lor (I think HAHAH) Doesn't help also.

I take ponstan too. Usually I need to take it when I feel like the pain is coming because once the pain comes it takes a very long time to feel better. It's a really good pain killer but you should always take them after meal. Ponstan aka mefenamic is an NSAID.

I try my best not to take any painkiller though. Because when I have period I generally have no appetite to eat. Eating ponstan without meal would cause gastritis... which is what I had after using it for a few months. HAHAHA.

I never liked panadol menstrual. Its a diuretic to relief bloating but I find myself getting dehydrated =S I also feel REALLY numb after eating it. Even to my fingers and toe. =/

This post has been edited by OctoberFly: Dec 25 2011, 11:16 PM

What's this jamu thing? I wanna know as well. Haven't heard of it.
Especially since you mentioned that it helps with discharge as well.

Basically all the answers that you seeked has been posted here. Just need to sort out the truth from the myth.

Truth:
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Mensus pain will never go away until you delivered your baby either through spontaneous vaginal delivery or c-section. It's not the delivery itself but rather stretching of the uterus during pregnancy which disrupts the nerve endings, making your uterus 'numb' to cramping sensation. No everyone will get mensus pain. Some will have severe pain, some have little pain.

Myth:
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Mensus pain will not go way with time or age. As long as someone never pregnant before till term (pregnant and abort doesn't count), the pain will come with every mensus cycles.

Truth:
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Medications such as Panadol, Ponstan, Voltaren and all sorts of NSAIDs will help. Don't wait till pain become severe then only take the pills. If you know you'll have mensus pain, no point waiting for it to become worst before taking the pills. The medicine will not harm your fertility. Panadol is the safest, can be taken even when you're having gastritis. NSAIDs such as Ponstan/Voltaren are powerful, have tendency to cause gastritis and should be avoided if you're having gastritis or have history of frequent gastritis. Those with asthma, heart and kidney problem must avoid NSAIDs.

Myth:
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There is no truth to the myth that all the medications above cause bloating/numbness. Bloatedness and numbness are caused by the water retention during mensus. Just prior to mensus, your body will swells up with water. You'll find your clothing/socks are tighter than usual. Your body weight may increase 1-2kg. Your mood become foul, hence your BF/hubby became a shooting target. Once period comes (bleeding), your body will starts to loose the excess water, hence you'll go to toilet more often and the swelling reduces. Mood also improves. It has nothing to do with the medicine. Supplements such as EPO, spirulina may work in some women but for majority of the women, they are simply as waste of money.

[quote=kh3ngling,Dec 26 2011, 04:34 PM]
Basically all the answers that you seeked has been posted here. Just need to sort out the truth from the myth.

Truth:
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Mensus pain will never go away until you delivered your baby either through spontaneous vaginal delivery or c-section. It's not the delivery itself but rather stretching of the uterus during pregnancy which disrupts the nerve endings, making your uterus 'numb' to cramping sensation. No everyone will get mensus pain. Some will have severe pain, some have little pain.

I think this is not so true, when i had my first kid, my cramps did not change, it was still showing me no mercy! i"m not sure about other people, but as for my case, nope child delivery didn't stop my period cramp. Maybe there are alot of other ways to reduce or stop the cramp. For others it may be regular exercising, home remedies like ginger tea, regular massages around uterus area and etc. My cramp stop ever since I took Jamu (Malay Herbs) btw I am a chinese lady. To kh3ngling, I dont mean to interrupt ur thread or comment, just to share my thoughts. please dont get offended, i meant no harm. Thanx

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Added on December 26, 2011, 8:14 pm[quote=munkeyflo,Dec 26 2011, 03:58 PM]
What's this jamu thing? I wanna know as well. Haven't heard of it.
Especially since you mentioned that it helps with discharge as well.

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Yup, my discharge stopped, no smell, lubrication is more controlled during coitus, no cramps, period blood does not have foul smell, more accurate timing on periods and my vagina walls tightens up. Jamu is made purely from herbs, beware though, some jamu has added stuff like steroids and stuff. So after consuming you will feel more energetic. Get Jamu that have been approved by our health ministry to be save. Like for me, I'm taking Jamu Ratu Dara (JRD). Thanx

This post has been edited by Amaryscloset: Dec 26 2011, 08:14 PM

No offense taken. My statements are generals statements which apply to most of the population but not all. In medical field, nothing is absolute 100%. I'm talking about mensus pain which are due to mensus itself. Of course, those who experience mensus pain with irregular bleeding (too much or too little), not relieved after pregnancy should try to have a proper medical checkup. There are many other conditions which cause mensus pain, one of them is uterine fibroid. Sometimes, there is nothing wrong with the uterus itself, just that the nerve has fully grown back after pregnancy which it will but for many, the number of nerve that grew back were less than before pregnancy, hence reduced/absent of mensus pain after that.

Jamu or supplements may work for some people which I've already mentioned. Some of these supplements contain phytoestrogen (estrogen derived from plants) which may help but must be present in sufficient quantities for it to work. Do take precautions with unregistered jamu/chinese herbs because sometimes they contain harmful steroids. Steroids makes you feel good/well but if taken long term will have irreversible harmful effects. However, I admit I have no idea about this Jamu Ratu Dara (JRD) though.

Fuh, what a relieved hearing your reply. I was really worried that my comment might spark a misunderstanding. Yup yup agreed about the steroids facts. But seriously my period pain is so bad previously that I don't wish anybody will have the same experience as mine. Oh by the way, nice to meet you. I'm a newbie here. Hehehe

LOL! Not easily offended especially when it's a serious and genuine discussion

However, I'm not too keen on supplements because they are way too expensive and some of them have questionable benefits. I'm just glad they work for you. There's no harm trying though. For those who doesn't feel the effects after 1-2 months of taking them, by all mean stop wasting your money.

QUOTE(piggy3019 @ Dec 25 2011, 01:35 AM)
during period lor when u r in pain

ic... im all alone, rolling in my bed when the pain comes...sometimes too painful till i cry (miss my mother too. haha.)...where got energy to boil my own ginger soup... hmm...maybe can try having it prior to menstrual period. hehe. thanks ya, piggy3019.

Added on December 26, 2011, 9:47 pm
QUOTE(Amaryscloset @ Dec 25 2011, 08:48 AM)
I've actually tried alot of Jamu, from DIY stuff to off the shelves brands. I've been taking jamu for the past 11 years. I find that, there is so much benefits of consuming jamu. My opinion of the best brand is JRD Jamu Ratu Dara. I pick this brand after I've compared and tried it myself. The conclusion was done base on $value, benefits, heatiness & women's health benefit. HAPPY HOLIDAYS ya to all!

Added on December 25, 2011, 8:50 am

Your post reminded me too of how I was fAinted in college during class and a guy friend had to carry me to office. Hahaha, what an experience.

ic...JRD...Amarycloset, could u pls share with us where can we find? can it be easily found in Guardian/Watson? or need to go to Chow Kit those Malay booths to obtain the JRD?



hi, OctoberFly. thanks for sharing ur story with us. hug hug. i feel the same as u, moreover i will have cold sweat... i think i practise good diet too (maybe i eat less meat?)

jia you...try some methods recommended by idea contributors like ginger soup, jamu...AND NO MORE PAIN...

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Added on December 26, 2011, 9:53 pmwhoa, thanks for the facts, kh3ngling.

This post has been edited by bbblue90: Dec 26 2011, 09:53 PM

I see. So it's a kind of herb. How do you take it? Is it in powder form, mix with water? Or boil or something?
Where can I get this JRD that you are taking and how often do you take it?

Yup it is herbs. It's ready pack in capsules. Start with once in the morning and night. On the third day, the dosage will be 2 in the morning and night. It is just that simple. Thanx

As for me, after realizing that i have severe cramps during my menstruation, i decided to refrain from cold/iced drinks. Of course, it takes determination to do so in a long run. You don't see the effect in the short run but the cramps are lessen after months.

Also, you should try consuming more fish that contains Omega-3 Fatty Acids or just take fish oil as supplement. During my days when i consume these, it seems that my cramps have lessened compared to days before i consumed them.

I have tried Bak Fong pills too and I am not sure how it works for my body but my menstrual period has been regulated because of Bak Fong pills. I guess it works to regulate your menstrual period if you have irregular menstrual period.

As for Panadol pink pill, i took it only when my cramps are pretty severe. For the moment, Panadol pink pill works for me the best.

Oh and i realized that when the girls start to have menstrual cycle, they don't feel like eating and the cramps will only make it worsen. At least consume something , any hot drinks will do to soothe your pain. It will only worsen the pain if you don't eat something.

That's all i feel like sharing, according to my experiences.

This post has been edited by asdf101: Dec 31 2011, 10:59 AM

thanks for ur sharing.

me too, try to refrain myself from cold/ice drink. the killer was the grass jelly, cincau. i think last drank was like 4 years ago. im not exaggerating but i had severe cramp after drinking it a day before my menstrual period...i was rolling + moaning at my brother's back passenger seats.

good finding. i jot down what i eat (something decent over weekend) to do some research on this issue. there was once whereby i have taken 3 times salmon in a month => no menstrual period pain at all. ^^ however, the next month, where i just ate 1 time salmon in a month => menstrual period pain...so i thought it could be due to my indiscipline (i drink cold drink like few times per month).

thanks again.

happy new year everyone~

No problem, bbblue90!

i have read some articles that some supplements such as Vitamins B1 or E will help to relief cramps during menstrual cycle. Thou, I have not personally consuming either of them so it's hard for me to tell the effectiveness.

And Happy New Year to you too!

I had my menstrual on new year's eve,such a bad luck, it seriously hurts very much. so i took panadol pink pill and it relieved the pain within hour i guess, but i could still feel tired, 'sourness' on my back though. no idea how to cure.

After taking the pills, my body starts to feel tired and sour too but i guess it's normal
You should rest though, get enough sleep and the pain will fades away

thanks. will try next time lor...hehe...i just had ginger soup+red dates+brown sugar. ^^

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Added on January 1, 2012, 10:54 pmawwwww....take more rest, Llyse....maybe u could try the ginger soup+red date+brown sugar or red bean paste?

This post has been edited by bbblue90: Jan 1 2012, 10:54 PM

you should take this medicine called motilium available at all pharmacies basically you take one pill after your meal when you're feeling the cramp you will feel better instantly and after using it the first time i've never had period cramps again since although i think i will get cramps this month as i;ve been feeling a lil bloated so im gonna go stock up. it really works better than the pink pill as when i take the pink pill it will hurt even more for 5-10mins then feel very sleepy so i don't like.

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Added on January 2, 2012, 1:43 amalso let me just add that exercising really does help take the stairs instead of the elevator up your office building and you'll see the difference the exercise gives.

This post has been edited by ly7: Jan 2 2012, 01:43 AM

i heard taking painkiller for menstrual pain is not good? is it true? can cause mandul?

Share some ideas I read from online articles.

Regular exercise may help prevent cramps. Get enough rest. Drink plenty of water. Eat well to help protect against cramps:
- Avoid salty foods.
- Have green, leafy vegetables or take 500 mg. of magnesium, each day.
- Have whole-grain cereals or take vitamin B complex — especially B6, each day.
- Include a tablespoon of fatty acids — such as cold-pressed olive oil — in your daily diet.

FOODS THAT ARE BAD FOR MENSTRUAL CRAMPS:

CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES
Caffeine can be found in teas, coffee and soft drinks. The caffeine can increase tension as well as constrict blood vessels, which can worsen menstrual cramps. The oils found in coffee can also irritate the intestines.

ALCOHOL
Alcohol acts as a diuretic and can cause you to retain water during your period. This can worsen the menstrual cramping by leading to bloating as well. If you do drink, you should limit yourself to only one to two servings of beer or wine a day.

CHOCOLATE
Although you may have chocolate cravings during your period, you should limit yourself to only a small amount of sweets. Chocolate contains caffeine, a substance that can worsen your cramps.

RED MEAT
Red meat contains substances known as arachadonic acids. According to an article on the "Fitness Magazine" website, arachadonic acids have been linked to the stimulation of prostaglandins, the chemicals that cause menstrual cramps.

DAIRY
Milk, cheese, yogurt and butter should be used sparingly if you are trying to get rid of your menstrual cramps. These products also contain the cramp-inducing arachadonic acids.

SALTY FOODS
Foods high in salt can cause you to retain water and should be avoided if you suffer from menstrual cramps. Foods high in sodium include chips, processed meals, table salt, fast foods and Chinese food dishes, like General Tso's chicken and lo mein. When preparing meals at home, eliminate the salt from recipes and use fresh herbs and pepper to season dishes.

well...last time i also got this period pain ....then i went to see several doctor edi and they will give me medication to ease the pain....then got 1 female doctor advise me to drink milk a week before my period and continue until my period over....and i found it very useful.....maybe u can try this method....and hope it works.........

thanks for the sharing.

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Added on January 17, 2012, 10:36 pmthere is no scientific evidence. but of course it is not good to rely on medicine each time.

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Added on January 17, 2012, 10:37 pmthanks for your sharing.

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Added on January 17, 2012, 10:38 pmthanks for the sharing.

This post has been edited by bbblue90: Jan 17 2012, 10:38 PM

How much is it?
n Where to get?

Thanx.

[quote=senyii,Oct 31 2011, 11:11 AM]
wow i have the exactly same situation with you....does evening primrose reli works?


Yes it does work, evening primrose + vit E. suggested by doc...

[quote=Claudiahhy,Mar 9 2012, 11:37 AM]
[quote=senyii,Oct 31 2011, 11:11 AM]
wow i have the exactly same situation with you....does evening primrose reli works?
Yes it does work, evening primrose + vit E. suggested by doc...

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which brand u buy huh??and when do u precribe it??

when i was in menstrual period, i was very pain until have no mood to work. Need to have medicine.
Then my mom bought me Jinzhuoye. I tried it about 1 month later. I have no more pain when menstrual period come.
So perfectly

I went few time acupuncture treatments @ Cheras and the pain wasnt tat bad compare to last time.

oh my! i tried jinzhuoye too! it is good and i drink it daily as the taste is good! hehe
at first i drink it to heal the menstrual cramp, but surprisingly i lost 2kg after consume it for a month!
according to the seller, it is because i got hormonal imbalance problem, and jinzhuoye can help to balance up the hormone,
so, when it is balance, then it will help in weight lose too! hehe

im envy u have a good mother, coz i bought it myself! HAHAHA

my mom said if drink too many green tea, it will cause menstrual cramp too
so, i start to reduce the frequency in drinking it as im a green tea lover! too bad! T T

just because of green tea, i started to envy guyssss ! HAHAHA

where to buy this jinzhouye?reli that useful?how does it taste?

The day before my period, I will definitely get back ache until the first or second day of it. Period cramps are not as regular as back ache. Sometimes I get dizziness also and I hate it!

I don't take painkillers because I still can handle the pain.
But it seems like hot chocolate helps with period cramp but not my back ache.

Anybody have suggestion for the back ache problem?

This post has been edited by Eve90: Aug 15 2012, 11:37 PM

i ask my bf to massage and pu yoko yoko smtime...

hot drinks, sleeping, avoid lemons,pineapples,caffeine, during period will normally help, doing sit ups regularly especially a week before period will help too

Storage Little says dairy product is bad but xixiliaycp says its good. does this mean depends on individual?

my menstrual period always cum with ‘silently’..everytime hv to wash my panty

I had this problem almost 10yrs, doctor advise me to take birth control pill -Yasmin (you can buy it at pharmacy), and it fully cure my problem, I having it for 9 mths already, its good

Pls don't try hot chocolate during period, will make more pain.
About the back ache, u should try Foot pad. I don't sell it, but i know where to buy cheaper.
I got reduce menstrual period pain product . You can try also.

Look for organic all plant-base oil, other than EPO.

It helps me although mine is not so aggressive kind if cramp/pain

Hi,

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hey, i would like to share my experience with you.
I used to have bad menstrual period pain but now no more until i drink this herbal tea called jinzhuoye
i bought it from one of the sellers here, this seller is a very nice person, i bought from her like years already
at first i drink jiznhuoye is to regulate my period and want to heal my period pain, but now i realize my skin tone is getting brighter,
i think it is becoz of jinzhuoye has detox function. this function which i nvr expected had amazed me alot

If you're interested, you may refers to this thread:-
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1963404&hl=

stay healthy~! take good care alright~!

This post has been edited by sarahkboon: Apr 24 2013, 02:46 PM

Before this i always get menstrual pain and i feel really tired in the first few days (seriously, all i can do is sleep but still tired), my father bought me Primrose oil. It's really good, no more pain or fatigue.

this doesn't happen to me specifically, but i have a friend who has really, really bad cramps during/before her period... sometimes she would just lie there in pain....so then a doctor suggested taking birth control pills in order to control the pain... now the pain is almost gone!

you should definitely look into birth control pills if the pain is high

Founds some helpful tips here.

Lol exercise and sleeping position is one of them..
Four Ways to Beat Menstrual Cramps

It seems to me, those people who are fainting because of pain, should ask their GPs about the possibility that they may have endometriosis.
There is a drug available in England that lessens the amount of blood loss.
Again, ask your GP since I'm not sure it's available in Malaysia.
Also, BC pills are a fantastic way to reduce the severity and length of menstruation.
I am a gynae nurse.

Agreed.

Nowadays endometriosis is getting more and more common to happen on girls especially those who suffer from menstrual pain. Because it is too common to have menstrual pain during our menstrual cycle that the girls would have negelcted of the possibility in getting any disease related to their genital.

This is my own experience. I started my menstrual cycle when i was 13yo and i started on the menstrual pain when i was almost 20yo. Has been suffering from the pain for at least 5 years and went to GP almost every month for the last 2 years until there is a doctor asked me not to come anymore (she thought the intention i went to her clinic every month is to get MC WTH). I am glad there is a doctor examined me carefully that he said i might have endometriosis hence he referred me to see Gynae. And now i am under prescription by my Gynae doctor on the endometriosis. BCP was given and it really helps.

Also, my sister also suffered from menstrual pain since she is young and the level of pain is much more painful than mine where she will cry and rolling on the bed. Ginger + gula merah works well for her. But girls, never take this as a common thing to happen during the menstrual cycle. She was unfortunately found a tumor in her womb and one of her ovary could not function. The possibility to get pregnant is lower. All these could be the cause of your pain during the menstrual cycle.

My advise is go for a Gynae.

It's always advisable that girls who reached 25yo and above should have visited to the Gynae for checking.

Why dont u try parsley tea? i usually drink parsley tea during my period to ease it and after a while,the pain was gone and my period was always on time. Parsley has some good properties in for period.try googling it up.however avoid drinking it if you are planning to conceive.if if gets too bad,its best to consult your local gynae

try LD~ESTEEM from Elken

http://elken4all.blogspot.com/2013/08/ld-esteem.html

Yes there's pain especially on the first day, usually doesn't really bother me, but if it gets really uncomfortable, I like to lie down on my bed, and put my legs up against the wall to form the "L" shape and stay in the position for a few minutes. I don't take medication like panadol or something to relieve the pain. However, occasionally hot soup seems to work for me. It's different for everyone.

Not a female but I know how most women's body works.
1) Do freq exercise (at least twice per week)
2) no cool stuff, even non mentrual
3) there are better med than panadol, I would said it will be something that avoid to much of cump on your stomach during mentrual. (I forget the name, I heard its something like a Antihistamines)

Final solutions.
1) deliver a baby, it will realign your body. (Natural deliver)

Or....
Please see a doctor as it could be some diseases.

This post has been edited by soules83: Aug 26 2013, 09:31 PM

Around 80% of women experience period pain at some stage in their lifetime. The cramping pains are caused by the womb contracting to shed its lining. There may also be pain caused by the decreased supply of blood to the womb. I have used EmrysHome & Flexwarm Menstrual Pain Relief Heat Belt for more than three months and it helped greatly, as a uterus warming belt which can heat up by far-infrared intelligently. I am so appreciated and has recommended it to friends.