Du ladies......

[AlCzervik]

is it possible to die from cramps? i am so miserable this morning, 3 advil liquid caps, an iron pill and a cup of tea and i still feel like shit, on top of that i have to go the dentist today 1:00pm. This day is gonna suck.

[Phillycat]

1. Heating pad?

That helps sometimes. I'm sorry, they suck! :hug:

[AlCzervik]

i have one of those thrma care things on right now but today is day one

which is always the worst.

[LostinVA]

2. Good god, what a horrible day!!!

:hug:

[RevCheesehead]

3. Some days, we're just meant to stay in bed.

I feel for ya. :hug:

[AlCzervik]

9. yes today would be an excellent day to go upstairs and watch tv and complain

tonight i'll be doing that for sure because Friday is "Get mother a beer would you" night at my house.

[RevCheesehead]

14. Now, a night in bed with Keith...

THAT would be perfect (cramps or no cramps)!!!

Feel better soon, sweetie. :hug:

[SPKrazy]

4. Cancel The Dentist

unless it is terribly important to go today.

be gentle to yourself and take care of yourself

:hug:

sorry you're having such a hard time

remember you are STILL THE DECIDER!

[AlCzervik]

6. i wish i could cancel but i chipped a tooth, it's a small chip but i need to take care

of before it becomes a big problem.

[SPKrazy]

11. Mebbe You Can Get Some Pain Pills?

go for hydrocodone, then your cramps won't matter so much.

trying to make light of your situation isn't helping...

:hug:

[AlCzervik]

13. when i go to the dentist i always take 3 advil before i go because i end up with jaw

pain just from having my pie hole open for so long, i have tmj that needs to be dealt with but i keep putting off the surgery.

[ChickMagic]

12. No, go to the dentist

and have them use gas. You'll get relief for a while at least.

[Connonym]

5. they don't call it the curse for nothing

Sorry you're feeling rotten. I second the heating pad suggestion. Heating pad, fetal position in a dark room. Back in the day I used to take an occasional partial Valium for cramps and I have to tell you that nothing works better than that. Unfortunately, getting a Valium from the doctor is pretty damned hard to do these days.

[RebelOne]

7. Get a bottle of rum and go back to bed.

Alcohol kills all pain, mental and physical.

[photogirl12]

8. I have been there!

:hug:

Sometimes you just need to curl up in a ball and take a nap!

[skygazer]

10. Feels like it sometimes, doesn't it?

I'm sorry you feel so crappy and having to go to the dentist sucks. I can't offer any more advice than you've already gotten but I can offer a :hug:

Hope you feel better soon.

[idgiehkt]

15. does the whole lounge have pms?

I do...actually sometimes every other month I am okay and crampless. This is my good month. Next month will be hell. :hug:

[Maine-ah]

16. pot.

:evilgrin:

sorry, it's the only thing that ever cured mine. 'Course, I haven't smoked it in over a year now, hell I miss that stuff

[fizzgig]

17. i second that

although a vicodin and a glass of wine will do in a pinch

[AlCzervik]

20. i would be i have no idea where i could even get some.

that be sweet for after my dentist appt.

[Shakespeare]

22. Third that. They'll stop 'em cold. Other alternative...

...is the good ol' orgasm.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

18. Couple of remedies that worked for me

1. orgasm :evilgrin:

but if that is unavailable,

2. a back massage

3. hot shower with the water directed to the small of the back and the abdomen

When you're feeling better, go to your ob-gyn and be examined for possible endometreosis. That causes monster cramps.

[AlCzervik]

19. the hot shower will be happening shortly, as for the other thing---naughty!

i had fibroids removed 3 times before i got pregnant and i just got checked a few months when i had a pap smear and everything came out clear but i do have a tipped uterus so i wonder if that contributes at all to bad cramping?

[NewWaveChick1981]

21. Here, chimpsrsmarter...

:hug: :hug: Been there, done that.... :pals: I feel your pain. I hope it gets better. And if it's any consolation, I haven't died from cramps yet even thought I felt like I might. :)

[AlCzervik]

23. will you come to the dentist with me and hold my hand?

:hi: :loveya:

[angel823]

24. not immediate, but helps over time

This won't help immediately, but if you get cramps regularly, try using progesterone cream daily during the last half of your cycle (after you ovulate, and until your period starts). I never had cramps until I got older, but this really helps me.

[WritingIsMyReligion]

25. Sorry for that.

:hug:

[AlCzervik]

26. i'm back from the dentist, cramps are still at a level 8 but my dentist appt

was quick, he can buff out my chipped tooth next week when i go in for a cleaning and some new xrays--the good part, he said my mouth looked very good, nice and clean.

Thanks for letting me bitch moan and groan all. love ya all.

[Ms_Dem_Meanor]

27. Sounds like you need a shot of morphine!

Or at least two percocets!

But for now here's a :hug:

[AlCzervik]

28. i keep taking advil, i have another hour to go before i can more.

i'm feeling better now mostly because my dentist appt. was quick.
:hi:

[Ms_Dem_Meanor]

30. Glad to here it!

If mine get too bad I take the max for the day at one time. :hi:

[Shine]

29. Awwww, sweetie.

I'm hoping you're feeling better by now. I know how it is to suffer from cramps. It's hard. :hug: You have my sympathy, sister.

[HEyHEY]

31. I'm sure some men have been killed as a result of cramps

[AlCzervik]

33. probably.

my husband Michael says PMS means "Punish Michael severely".

[Lex]

32. Alleve. Take 2 to start

and then 1 more every 4 to 6 hours. Don't do this simultaneously with Advil or any other pain reliever.

Sometimes Advil just doesn't do the trick for me.