What's the best medicine for severe dysmenorrhea aside from pain killers?

I usually lose consciousness during my first day if I couldn't take pain killers. I already tried consulting but the OB just gave me more painkillers and vitamins. I tried them but when I stopped still I suffered a lot. I don't want to be dependent with synthetic drugs. Please help...Thank you.

Hi Angelita, "dysmenorrhea" - menstrual cramps are dull or throbbing pains in the lower abdomen is very unpleasant condition but you need know that this often disappear after pregnancy.

During menstrual periods, your uterus contracts to help expel its lining. Prostaglandins, hormone-like substances involved in pain and inflammation, trigger the uterine muscle contractions. No one knows for sure, but many experts believe that prostaglandins are the direct cause of primary dysmenorrhea.

Some women find relief through massage, yoga or meditation, all stress-relieving activities that may help to lessen pain and aren't likely to harm you. Some women find acupuncture helpful for pain relief.
Also Gingerroot tea can relieve menstrual cramps. Simmer handful gingerroot, cut in slices for 15 minutes. Let it cool to drink later.
Calcium helps to prevent menstrual cramps as it maintains the normal muscle tone.
Magnesium increases body's calcium absorption capacity, therefore reducing menstrual cramps. Foods that possess properties are beans, whole grains such as buckwheat and whole wheat flour, salmon, shrimp, tofu, vegetables and nuts.
Cramp bark (Viburnum opulus) is one of the most ancient and useful herbs used to treat menstrual cramps. It helps in easing severe cramps that causes nausea, vomiting and sweaty chills.

But your doctor for my glance has assigned very efficient treatment.
Jason Homan

try depo provera ... i used to suffer from it aswell but was prescribed depo and it totally stopped my period .. cramps and all but you need to research the side effects ...

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1.Symptoms could be significantly reduced by dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids.

1000mg can be taken every day for 2 or 3 cycles and then reduced, or taken for a total of 14 days starting 10 days before your period.

2.Bromelain at 250 to 500mg can be taken 3 to 4 times per day on an empty stomach.

Fish oil and bromelain make a powerful anti-inflammatory combination.

3.Supplementation with vitamin E (400 IU per day) from 2 days before menstrual onset through the third day of bleeding, for two consecutive menstrual cycles.

4. Vitamin B1 (100mg daily by mouth)
for 3 months.

5.Cal/Mg ( 2:1) - 3/day

6. B Complex, 50mg - 1/day

Vitex may help you..its helped me. or try more flax seed oil

Try a sitz bath; a type of bath in which only the hips and buttocks are soaked in water .
A sitz bath is a plastic tub that fits over the toilet and can be filled with water. It can be purchased at many drug store chains for about $10. You may also find them at pharmacies or medical supply stores. This can also be done by sitting in a bathtub filled with a few inches of water.
Fill the sitz bath with warm water(no bubble bath or oil). Remember that the water temperature will feel cooler to your hands than it will to the rest of the body. Sit in the warm water twice a day for 15 to 20 minutes.
On rare occasions, you can feel dizzy, so be careful standing up.

BS"D
cramping i understand is from lack of minerals, but i would google it, perhaps something will come up.
if i were you i would try homeopathic medicine.
the Heel line - is good.
think about trace minerals.
i would also call
the Life Extension, vitamin company. they are big, call talk to an vitamin counsellor, they are very knowledgeable. they may shed light on your issue. dont buy everything they suggest though - think about what they say and you decide...