How do people get rid of their cramps? Mine are like a horrible stabbing pain and it’ll go for a good minute or two then come back it’s awful and heat, showers/baths don’t work Also I’m terrible at swallowing pills if they’re bigger than a pea, I know embarrassing ahaha, so I can’t really take any medicine :/ x

if heat isn’t working the only thing that will really help is medication - ibuprofen or naproxen does come in a very small tablet version!

you could try baby advil or something similar

there's some research that says that ibuprofen may decrease bleeding and cramps as well

You should try a heating pad. I always use one to help with my cramps

@teamedward I’ll look into that thank you x

i second naproxen, if was the only thing that worked for me before i started the pill

@nikeyxo I wish naproxen would work for me but it doesn’t. I take 550mg too

My doctor told me that for the medicine to work you need to take it a few days before you are going to be cramps in order for it to work. For cramps exercise. Do exercises like walking, running, riding a bike, swimming, or any activity that gets your heart rate up. Do breathing exercises like meditation, or yoga. Eat healthy foods like fruits, veggies (especially the leafy green ones), whole grains, and yogurt. Limit fat, salt, sugar, caffeine, and alcohol. Putting a heating pad on your belly or lower back, Taking a hot bath, Having an orgasm whether its by yourself or with a partner.

@Pandafan1 thank you!

Orgasms can also help relieve cramps!

I use midol, heating pads, and sometimes ask my partner for a back rub since I mostly get lower back cramps