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writes:So heres the deal. My past few periods I've been getting very painful INTENSE cramps and I mean INTENSE. I'll have to miss softball/volleyball games, practices just because of my cramps. They've gotten so painful, I've actually cried a couple times cuz it's so unbearable! I'll take Advil, and it will not help, Midol won't even work, those big pain killers (somewhat like advil) wont even help! nothing works! And my cramps last days! It makes me feel horrible, to the point where I wanna throw up! What should I do? PLEASE HELP ME!Thanks for any answers x
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reader, daletom +, writes (20 July 2010):
Some women report that cramps are less if they have a good orgasm just as their period starts.
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reader, vicky121087  +, writes (20 July 2010):
Lots of girls experience cramps before or during their periods. Cramps are caused by prostaglandins (say: pross-tuh-glan-dunz), chemicals a girl's body produces to make the muscles of the uterus contract. The contracting muscles help push the blood out through a girl's vagina during her period.
You probably know periods usually come once a month. Sometimes, younger girls aren't that regular, so they may skip a month. But as a girl's periods get more regular, cramps are more likely.
They can be mildly annoying to extremely painful, and they usually last for a few days. Cramps may worry some girls at first if they don't know they're often a normal part of having a monthly period.
Some girls are more likely to have cramps. They include:
•girls who are younger when their periods start
•girls who have longer periods or heavier blood flow
•girls whose female relatives had or have period cramps
•girls who smoke
It may seem weird that cramping would be genetic, but it appears to be true. If other girls and women in your family are crampers, you might be a cramper, too. You might want to ask a female relative — like your older sister, cousin, mom, aunt, or grandmother — if she had cramps with her periods. You'll still be cramping but at least you'll know you're not alone! And the good news is that cramps often get better the older you get
Crush Those Cramps
In the meantime, a girl wants to stay comfortable. Some cramps are noticeable but don't really get in the way of a girl's normal routine. Other cramps might make a girl feel lousy and less able to do stuff. For bothersome cramps, a girl can talk with her mom or dad about taking a pain reliever. Check with a doctor to find out about pain relievers and other treatments that can reduce cramps.
If you get them, don't let cramps sneak up on you! It's best to start taking pain relievers slightly in advance of the cramps. Your mom or dad can help you decide when to start taking pain relievers and give you the correct dose of the medicine. A parent also can set a schedule so you can take another dose of pain reliever at the right time.
You'll want to take it before school, for instance, and maybe have it on hand at school so the nurse can give you a dose at the right time. By taking pain relievers on a schedule at the beginning of your period, you can keep cramps away so you can go about your normal day without feeling awful.
What else can you do? Exercise! Being physically active can ease cramps, probably because exercise releases endorphins, chemicals in the body that make you feel good. Eating right and getting enough sleep also can keep you feeling your best.
Some girls say putting a warm water bottle or compress on their belly helps them feel better if they have cramps. A nice warm bath is another option. Ahh ... feel those cramps just floating away
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reader, EbonyBlossom +, writes (20 July 2010):
 OK, here's my periods before I went on the pill:
-Painful
-Made me feel sick
-Broke into a cold sweat
-Heavy bleeding
-Had do be really careful when I was doing stuff with my boyfriend
-Had really greasy, spotty skin
-My cycle was somewhere between 30 and 35 days and my periods could last up to 10 days
Since I've been on the pill:
-Mild discomfort that comes and goes for the first couple of days
-Don't feel sick
-No cold sweat
-Light bleeding
-Can have sex with no worries!
-Complexion is very clear
-28 day cycle and periods last about 5 days
I suggest you pop down to see the nurse and get yourself on the pill. Be patient because it may take one or two months to make your periods regular and painless, and different people suit different brands (I had to move off the Marvelon brand and went onto Cilest which worked much better for me,) so you may have to try a couple of different brands before you completely settle down.
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reader, k_c100 +, writes (20 July 2010):
 I used to have the same thing - my periods were unbearable, sometimes I would actually throw up and other times I would pass out from the pain. Then I went on the pill, and hey presto I never felt any period pain again! I occasionally get a little twinge but nothing like I used to have.
So I think you need to see a doctor and explain the problem, then hopefully they should put you on the birth control pill or some other suitable alternative and that should help you.
I hope this helps and good luck!
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (20 July 2010):
 If they are so unusually intense, you should see an OB/GYN right away. It could be endometriosis or some other ailment. In any case the doctor will be able to presribe you appropriate remedies for your cramps.
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