Message #612 - THE_HERBALIST 
   Date: 03-10-96 08:23
   From: Lessaarha
     To: Goosie
Subject: What can I do for my cramps???
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 Go> I've had it with cramps, I've had it with perscription and
 Go> non-perscription drugs.  I need something natural to help me.  I've
 Go> tried catnip tea which seems to work a little, but it doesn't do
 Go> enough for the cramps and it doesn't even touch the pain I have from
 Go> gas build up and crankiness.  Can somebody PLEASE help me?!


 Alright, this sounds stupid, but I have found it works for the 
 infrequent times I have cramps (once every year or two)

 Do abdominal exercises.  Seriously.  Sit-ups, ab-crunches, whatever.
 After a few minutes, the cramps stop.  (If they were REALLY BAD cramps,
 you may still feel a little achy, but it's better than the cramps 
 themselves)

 Also, push water starting one week to two days before your cycle is 
 due to start.  (Longer for more regular severe cramps, shorter if the
 cramps are just annoying, not practically debilitating.)  Drink
 8 - 10 eight once glasses throughout the day, moreif you can.
 It helps to flush out the system, including those nasty
 prostoglandins -- the "pain signals" you're feeling.

 (I realize this is an herbal sub, but......)
 If the cramps are constant, i.e., every cycle, you may want to try 
 using ibuprofen prophylactically.  Start taking 200 mgs every 
 six hours starting the day BEFORE your cycle starts. Used this way, 
 you should be able to stop taking it after 24-48 hours.  Of all the
 over-the-counter meds, Ibu is the best for cramps.  I believe
 Pamprin has ibu and caffeine, and that is one of the few logical
 combinations of ingredients found in OTC preps.  (a pain killer and
 a diuretic for menstrual troubles.  What a concept.)

 Best of luck!

 Lessaarha



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