nsaid alternative for cramps?

[shazwott13 27]

The only thing that has ever worked for me when I have cramps is Ibuprofen and now I can't have that. Tylenol never works. Does anyone have anything the have gotten from their doc or figured out something else that works?

[Carol94303 23]

When I left the hospital I was given that pain medication in liquid form. It's a huge bottle, so when I have a cramps I take a bit of that it helps

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[shazwott13 27]

I still have some meds from the hospital, but I'm kind of thinking about what the heck I'm gonna do long term cuz eventually it will run out and I'm never supposed to take nsaids again

[Joann454 1,329]

I still have some meds from the hospital, but I'm kind of thinking about what the heck I'm gonna do long term cuz eventually it will run out and I'm never supposed to take nsaids again

Omg I had never thought of that! I don't have my period anymore but seriously, I'd have been bedridden without my ibuprofen! I feel for you!

[2ndSpring 350]

I'm past that age, but mine was brutal, so I know what you are going through and my heart goes out to you. Motrin was the only thing that worked for me too. Tylenol and aspirin are absolutely useless against cramps.

How about the birth control pills that stop your period or the hormonal IUDs?

[MSinger 348]

Midol would usually help me. Also, I noticed when I had a car with seat warmers they helped my period cramps amazingly well, so if you have that I'd say go for a drive, lol!

I have a Mirena IUD now which decreased my periods to only occasional spotting, but the first couple of weeks were hard. I had lots of cramping as my girly parts adjusted. Also, I got a full-blown period after my sleeve surgery.

HTH!