Any advice for horrible cramps? Tmi!

[karabear4409]

I am cramping sooo bad! I was bleeding so bad yesterday that I almost passed out. The normal midol/Advil, hot baths and heating pad isn't even putting a dent in it. I just called the doctor, and she is going to see me at 3:20. Any advice until then? I am so miserable.

[smillemom]

Oh I feel so bad for you. I used to cramp so bad! The only other thing I can think of is to sleep it off.

[TJ]

Yoga, lots of water, and maybe hot tea. Feel better.

[kmc84]

Any chance you can lay down with a heating pad?

And yes, all the other advice too! I'm sorry

[cinc1em]

Ugh. No advice, but I hope it eases up soon.

[gazelle86]

I know this sounds strange but putting a pillow between my legs always seemed to help me. How many advils are you taking?

[luvboston]

Leg lifts! Sex hope you feel better!

[karabear4409]

TJ yoga is a great idea! I will try that! Thanks!

gazelle86 - I have been taking four at a time. So, I'm already at the limit.

Thanks for the advice ladies!

[leahb12]

Ugh I'm sorry. Exercise always helps me, even though it's the last thing I feel like doing. My cramps hurt but aren't extreme though.

[ruthie]

Honestly, the fetal position always helped me best. Someone told me it takes pressure off the uterus. Tampons always made my cramps worse too. If you have some raspberry tea, that helps take the edge off sometimes. A heating pad and a bath can help too. But, I had the unfortunate experience of passing out after a bath because the pain rushed back so fast, so be careful if you go that route.

Soooooo sorry! Hope your doc can bring you some relief!

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Feb 5, 2015 11:53:34 GMT -5 karabear4409 said:

TJ yoga is a great idea! I will try that! Thanks!

gazelle86 - I have been taking four at a time. So, I'm already at the limit.

Thanks for the advice ladies!

Dude you poor thing.  Yeah, I wouldn't take more than 4.  I used to take 4 every 4 hours.  Just awful.  And I really have no useful advice.  I used to lay on the floor and sob in the fetal position.  Being a woman is SO tough sometimes.

[TJ]

How are you feeling today karabear4409? What did the doc say?

[karabear4409]

TJ - thankfully, the bleeding is much better today. The cramps are still pretty bad though. I just went to my primary, because the last time I went to my OB, they told me it was normal after having a baby and to take some Advil. So, my primary at least gave me a prescription for some lortab. Of course, she recommended that I go see my OB and insist that they do something about the heavy bleeding. She thought I may need a D and C or something. I think I am just going to wait and see if this keeps happening. At least I have the pain medicine for now!

Thanks for checking on me!