Pills for bad period cramps?

Question

are there any pills that i can take when my period comes?

don't suggest advil, tylenol, midol, etc... or anything else over the counter because those dont work at alll for me.

my cramps are like rolling-on-floor-just-kill-me-to-end-the... kind of cramps.

so anybody who can relate and have talked to a doctor please suggest something that WILL help so that i can mention it when i go see my doctor tomorrow.

Answer 1

Well, i have that same problem, went to my doctor, she prescribed some strong painkillers, but, they didn't even work, so she recommended birth control...it giantly reduces cramps.

Answer 2

go to your doctor and she will prescribe you something. i took something called naprosyn and it worked really well

Answer 3

Try Birth Control, they helped a lot with mine.

Answer 4

Go on the pill. It stops the egg from maturing so there is less pain. That's what my doctor said.

Answer 5

The pills that you listed above are over the counter, but if the doctor looks into this problem, they can prescribe these medications that are stronger and only available by prescription. Like you, I get horrible cramps, ones that shoot up from my thighs, through my lower back. I have found that Pamprin, even though its over the counter, is great because it releases the caffein right away, targeting the irritated locations.

But ask your doctor about the over-the-counter medications that can be prescribed with a higher strength. I have taken them before, and it works wonderfully!  

Answer 6

are you going to see your gyn tomorrow or primary?  yes they do make stronger anti-inflammatory medications but- you should have a full gyn exam, probably also an ultrasound to rule out any cysts or other abnormalities. if these are as bad as you say, and like that every time- it could be endometriosis or many other issues.  if this appoint is not with your gyn- you need to make an appt soon.  how old are you?  do you have children?  do you plan on having any/having more?  there are procedures that they can do in office now that can be a godsend to women with problems like yours- when they are appropriate.  you could check out Her Option (endometrial cryoablation) may have made spelling errors, sorry - tired

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