What should i do when dysmenorrhea attacks?

The main treatment for menstrual cramps are a class of drugs called Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs for short. These are drugs every woman knows: ibuprofen (Motrin) or Naproxen (Aleve). They work by stopping the body from making prostagladins. They also work by preventing blood clotting.

They are not aspirin-related. So allergies or reactions to aspirin don't matter. They are safe for girls too. In spite of their pain-relieving properties, they are not narcotic. So, there is absolutely no reason to avoid them for women who don't want to be drowsy or have their thinking ability affected. They are not addicting either.

Exercise in general has also been shown to help alleviate dysmennorhea. It is not known to help the severe cramping (like those women could get up a jog anyway). A number of herbal, natural, and alternative medicine treatments claim to help. None has substantial scientific evidence, yet.

Take a couple of Advil Liqu-Gel Caps. :)

I take ibuprophen and drink two or three HOT cups of tea. Also, it helps if you have a heating pad.

Check out this site http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/... it is very informative.

Good luck and don't forget to use a heating pad!

I mark it on a calendar. When the time is coming I warn everyone in my household. I start talking ibuprofen the day before, drink extra water, and get extra sleep. Walking actually helps, but its hard to go for a walk when life is feeling so miserable. I also take medication prescribed by my doctor. I fantasize about hysterectomies too. Gawd it sucks. Good luck girl.