Cramping Home Remedies

11-Jan-08 at 04:51PM:
NAME: Taylor
COUNTRY_OF_REMEDY: USA

INGREDIENTS: hot pad and a quiet place
INSTRUCTIONS: Hi I have been suffering from cramps for a long long timeand they KILL SOOOOO BAD!!! This is the only thing that has everworked for me.
*go to a quiet place
*reach as high as you can and lean back as far as you can. No major activities. (this will strech out your lower stomach.)
*after you have streched out you need to put a hot pad on the
place that is affected by the cramps.
***It realy helps to drink HOT CHOCOLATE After this!!!!

06-Nov-07 at 07:00PM:
NAME: Brooke

INGREDIENTS: Heating pad
Shower
INSTRUCTIONS: Well i've suffered with cramps my whole life..It'sterrible..So you take a hot shower..Lay down on a bed or a couch (LAY ON YOUR STOMACH)and then put the heating pad on your back trust me it works..

06-Aug-06 at 10:36 PM:
NAME: TERRY RAVENSCROFT
EMAIL: terryloo@urbanjewellery.com
COUNTRY_OF_REMEDY: South Africa
NAME_OF_REMEDY: Muscle Cramps
INGREDIENTS: One Red Wine Cork
INSTRUCTIONS: I am a 64 year old male and suffered the most painful leg cramps at night,and one night in particular, 3 muscle groups at once, which had me on the floor squirming in agony! I recounted my story to Julie , a friend, who told me that her 72 year old motherhad had the same problem, and went to bed with....wait for it.... a red wine cork! After wiping my eyes, I tied it the next night...I haven't had a night cramp since, and that was 8 months ago. If I ever do, I promise to let you know.

25-Jul-06 at 10:31 PM:
NAME: Tbee
COUNTRY_OF_REMEDY: China

INGREDIENTS: Brown sugar, Hot water
INSTRUCTIONS: I was reading the list of remedies for menstrual cramps and could not believe mine was not up there;instead of using ginger, get a few cubes/blocks of brown sugar(HAS to be brown) and let it dissolve in hot water.drink it while its hot, simple as that, and your cramps will go away. (at least that works for me)*It is also important that you stay away from any extremely cold fluids while your menstruating, (ice cold water,popscicles, anything straight out of the fridge), which makes your cramp seven worse, stick with warm beverages/food. ....DO NOT EAT ICE CREAM!!!!!

25-Jul-06 at 03:49 PM:
NAME: Connie Pratt
COUNTRY_OF_REMEDY: United States

INGREDIENTS: Red Raspberry Leaf Capsules
INSTRUCTIONS: When I was pregnant with my 4th Daughter, I had an awful time with back problems. The Dr. told me I may have to have a
C-section. I was NOT having it!!! To have an operation is one thing; to be totally awake for it is all together another matter! I was talking to a friend of mine about it in a cafe, when an elderly woman at the next table came over and told me about taking Red Raspberry Leaf Capsules for an easy delivery, with hardly any labor and no complications afterwards--I was prone to heavy bleending afterwards. I was game for anything. She also told me to take it monthly a week before my period, for no cramping, PMS, heavy flow, etc.. It worked wonders. I had an hour of light labor--I took it for 6 weeks before my due date--with no complications afterwards. I have continued to take it with great results, as have others I have passed on to.

13-Jun-06 at 02:28 PM:
NAME: Marcy

COUNTRY_OF_REMEDY: USA
NAME_OF_REMEDY: cramps, menstrual
INGREDIENTS: naproxen sodium
INSTRUCTIONS: I've had bad cramps since I was 15, and was diagnosed with endometriosis in my 20's. The pain is awful and debilitating.The doctor use to prescribe naproxen for me before it was available over the counter. The brand name in in the U.S.is Aleve. They are 220 mg caplets which they say to take 1 every 8-12 hrs. The doctors prescription was a 500 mgpill which they said to repeat if pain reappeared. So I take two aleve and take more if the pain doesn't cease. It doesn't seem to bother my stomach at all. Also, an alcoholic beverage or two can help my cramps relax too.

Date/Time: 2006-03-15 12:32:04 PST
christina
Country of Remedy = usa

Ingredients = pickle juice
Instructions = just drain some pickle juice out of your pickle container. and drink 1cup. this really works

Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Time: 2:25 PM EST
Country of Remedy: Burma
Name of Remedy: menstrual pain
Ingredients: ginger, brown sugar
Instructions: I have a home remedy for menstrual pain (cramps).
Your stomach hurts when you have a period.Put some ginger and brown sugar in water, and then boil it with low heat.Then drink it. That?ll really work when you have cramps.

Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Time: 4:44 PM EST
Email address: Jennifer
Country of Remedy: US
Name of Remedy: Cramps(menstral)
Ingredients: Bananas
Instructions: Eat a banana if you start to feel cramps. The protien in the Banana helps brake down the blood(cramps are caused when to much blood is trying tho get through, hence why women get cramps during there peirod.)

Date: Monday, November 21, 2005
Time: 3:03 AM EST
Sara
Country of Remedy: USA

Ingredients: Hot water, washcloth or heating pad
Ibuprofen
Instructions: My cramps paralyzed me in pain a few days ago. I took 3 Asprin and there was no relief, a few hours later I took 3 more and still no relief. It wasn't just cramps, but diarreah, dizziness and eventually I vomited. It was awful. I finally found some Ibuprofen, and took 3 of those. But I was still in pain waiting for it to kick in. Out of desperation, I wet a washcloth, put it in the microwave (not sure if this is safe though lol) pulled it out when it was nice and hot and put it on my abdomen/lower stomach. Oh my goodness - immediate relief. The only problem was that as soon as the towel cooled (which was only about two minutes later), the pain return. I walked around my apartment like this for an hour, alternating between one towel while the other was in the microwave. The pain finally, finally stopped. I got in my car and went and bought a heating pad. It works well, but not as hot as the towel. I'll definately use it next time BEFORE my cramps become THAT painful. I wish I'd found this page earlier. I'll definately try some of the tips on here. I'd tried hot tea before and it was helpful, but these last cramps were so painful I couldn't think straight.

Date: Sunday, June 19, 2005
Time: 1:45 PM EST
Steve Naranek
Country of Remedy: Nebraska, USA

Ingredients: A smooth stone
A full moon lit night
Instructions: Scoff if you want, but try it first.
On a clear full moon lit night rub a smooth stone on the wart for several seconds. The stone may need to be wet, try it both ways.
As a youngster, had a wart on my hand and on my foot. After the smooth stone rub, they were gone in a matter of days.

Date: Monday, June 20, 2005
Time: 2:31 PM EST
JAWS
Country of Remedy: USA

Ingredients: SALAD - ANY
PRENATAL VITAMINS - EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT PREGNANT
WATER
ADVIL
Asparagus - I USE CANNED - BUT ANY WILL DO
Instructions: I have endometriosis, which is pelvic mass or lesion in the ovary causing a cysts,causing liver inside damage
it is extremely painfull causing pain that most think you are not going to live through (it feels like that anyway) but the cramps are unbearable to the point you cannot feel your legs after going through DR.s like water i finally found a gyno. woman Dr. & she recomened this - first do something to give you
dirahea cause you will need a clean system, then eat salads everyday, no meat unless you want chicken - use the pre-cooked tyson
take PRENATAL VITAMINS - EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT PREGNANT - cause they have everything your body needs take the advil when needed & drink lots of water, tea is ok but without caffeine, eat the Asparagus,it will keep you from bloating, do this everday you Will feel better - your cramps will be Less & Less maybe even gone, you may lose weight you may not i did but may not for everyone, But do this Faithfully everday - you will notice a Big Difference within 2 weeks Guarenteed !!!! I hope this helps I am now able to walk & Breathe & not feel like i am dying from the
cramps anymore it is great & I hope this helps you. Let me know if you would like - lovette20012000@yahoo.com

Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2005
Time: 10:51 PM EST
shywan
Remedy: menstal cramps

Instructions: I had the cramps really bad for years try this have
someone massage the lower part of your back kinda where your kidneys are,on
both sides at the same time a little pressure is the whole idea! it
really works

Date: Thursday, March 3, 2005
Time: 7:39 PM EST
Yahaira
Country of Remedy: United States

Ingredients: Olive or Corn Oil
Instructions: Warm a small amount of oil rub generoulsy on stomach, relax lay down(if possible) 10-15 minutes later you will be cramp free for at least a day.I get HORRIBLE cramps and have honestly tried EVERYTHING. Try it will work!!!!!!!!!!!

Date: Saturday, February 26, 2005
Time: 10:24 PM EST
Courtney
email_address: dolce930@aol.com
Country of Remedy: USA

Ingredients: ThermaCare Heating Pads
Instructions: I am someone who refuses to pop a pill for anything. When I am suffering from awful cramps a heating pad always does the trick- but unfortunately you dont have access to an electrical outlet attached to your rear end! I have been using ThermaCare heating pads for about two years now- I just stick one on my abdomen and one on my lower back- you put your clothes on right over it and voila!

Date: Saturday, January 8, 2005
Time: 5:43 PM EST
Sarah
Country of Remedy: USA
Name of Remedy: Cramps (menstrual)
Instructions: Whatever you do, AVOID CAFFEINE! It will make cramps much worse! I know from personal experience and have been told by several doctors. Avoiding caffeine and taking small, regular doses of
ibuprophen do the trick for me everytime. Heat pads (the kind you stick to the inside of your pants) are great, too.

Date: Thursday, January 6, 2005
Time: 10:25 AM EST
Mary beth
email_address: shroom_paradise@kiwibox.com
Country of Remedy: USA, texas
Name of Remedy: stomach cramps
Instructions: i have found that by putting together a little bit of all of the remedies it helps out magnificantly..such as excersise and hot beverages... i prefer hot tea while i walk or jog but you can subtitute hot tea for boiling water mixed with ginger... the hot beverages helps soothe your pain..and the exercise helps strach out your muscles...try it for yourself... and let me know how it worked for you...God bless and keep well.

Date: Sunday, August 15, 2004
Time: 9:25 PM EST
Calvin Russell
email_address: Calncarol@juno.com
Country of Remedy: USA

Ingredients: No ingredients required.
Instructions: If you have muscular cramps in your body, arms or legs massage the muscle brisky that is opposite the muscle that is cramping. Example would be a cramp in the lower thigh. Massage the upper part of the thigh muscle. Try it next time, it works.

Date: Monday, March 22, 2004
Time: 2:04 PM EST
ALLISON
Country of Remedy: USA

Ingredients: HOT COFFEE OR TEA & IBUPROPHEN
Instructions: I HAVE USED THIS REMEDIE FOR YEARS AND IT WORKS LIKE A CHARM.WHEN YOU GET CRAMPS DRINK A HOT CUP OF COFFEE OR TEA THIS HELPS RELAX THE MUSCLES THAT CAUSE CRAMPS.WHILE DRINKING JUST SIT FOR A FEW AND RELAX COMPLETELY BEFORE YOU KNOW IT THE CRAMPS
OR FADING AWAY AND GONEALSO IBUPROPHEN IS ONE OF THE ONLY OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS THAT I KNOW
WORK LIKE A CHARM BUT TAKE 3OF THEM.THERE ONLY 200MG AND AFTER I HAD MY BABY I WAS TOLD BY MY DOCTOR THAT 3 IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED WHEN CRAMPING IS THE ISSUE.HEY!!IT WORKS TRY IT,YOU'LL SEE.

Date: Friday, February 13, 2004
Time: 2:23 PM EST
Sarah Thomas
email_address: sarahthomas429@yahoo.com
Country of Remedy: Springfield, Illinois USA

Ingredients: Candy Cane/ Peppermint
Instructions: Suck on a candy cane or peppermint candy. It really works!

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2003
Time: 5:01 AM EST
David
email_address: davidbankson@hotmail.com
Country of Remedy: USA

Instructions: Since I was a child I have always gotten stomach cramps, especially after drinking things like cola or taking certain medicines on an empty stomach, greasy foods, etc. The pain comes in waves, and is unbearable. I found that just by taking some sort of calcium suppliment, or just drinking a lot of milk, i haven't had that problem at all anymore. :)

Date: Saturday, November 29, 2003
Time: 5:29 PM EST
Melissa
email_address: lilrebel429@yahoo.com
Country of Remedy: U.S.A

Ingredients: wine cooler or one beer
Instructions: Hi. I suffer from polycystic ovaries which causes extreme pain from my periods. Not just cramping but nausia, diahrea, chills, and hot flashes ect. It is only painful during the first two days but it is too much to handle. I am not a drinker by no means but if you drink just one beer it will thin the clots which stops the cramps. Since the pain of the cramping is what causes the nausia and all that other stuff then a beer covers it all. Since I can't stand the taste of beer I just go buy a winecooler and my pain is gone in about 15 minutes...try it...it works

Date: Monday, November 17, 2003
Time: 12:34 PM EST
Elisha
Country of Remedy: USA

Ingredients: Bowl of ice cream (any flavor)
Instructions: What helps me the most during my period is eating a bowl of ice cream. When i get really bad cramps i eat a bowl of ice cream about 10-15 minutes later i'm good for the rest of the day

Date: Friday, August 15, 2003
Time: 7:40 PM EST
Miranda
email_address: mfrey9999@comcast.net
Country of Remedy: USA

Ingredients: Tums, Rolaids, and anything that has calcium.
Instructions: I always have had really bad menstrual cramps in my lower back. I always have heartburn, so I have been eating a lot of tums and rolaids. Last month I didnt have any pains, so it had to be all those tums I ate. Eat about 5 a day.

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2003
Time: 11:17 AM EST
Email address: Jessica
USA

Ingredients: ibuprophen and you
Instructions: I suffer from ovarian cysts and this causes my periods to extremely painful.The best thing tht I have found to work is to start by taking a couple ibuprophen (these are anti inflamatories)to help relax you mucles.Then do a back bend.This will help stretch the mucles out. This remedy only makes since. All cramps are is you your mucles contracting
while trying to push a blood clot through.

Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2003
Time: 12:51 PM EST
Rachelle
Vancouver, Canada
Ingredients: EPO (Evening Primrose Oil) and/or Dong Quai

Instructions: Take EPO (Evening Primrose Oil)on a regular basis. That
and/or Dong Quai. You can buy them at any drug or herbal store.
It works wonders for PMS and cramps, try it and you will see!!

Date: Sunday, April 6, 2003
Time: 1:58 AM EST
jess
USA

Ingredients: PUMPKIN SEEDS!!!
Instructions: If you eat pumpkin seeds about a week before your period(a handful--1/4 of a cup a day) your cramps will be non-existent. I started eating them as a protein snack and noticed a big difference during my mensus. I also noticed a huge difference when I forgot to get some the next month. I also eat them as a snack during my period. Good luck and God bless.

Sherell
sherell_82@yahoo.com
Country of Remedy: USA

Ingredients: Hot water and Ginger
Instructions: Go to the store, or if you're a baker, open up the spice cabinet and get out some ginger. Boil the water and stir in 2-3 tablespoons of ginger and drink up.You should feel better in 30-45 minutes.

Rachel
email_address: babyblueyez914@aol.com
Country of Remedy: USA

Ingredients: 1 hot water bottle
Ice
Cold water

Instructions: Contrary to popular belief, cold water in a hot water bottle makes my cramps go away. I find that when I'm at home and I get my monthly mentral cycle, I get extremely bad cramps. I take a bunch of ice and put it into a hot water bottle and fill it up with water. I then place it on my stomach where it hurts and within 5 or 10 min, the pain is gone. This also works with headaches.

Email address: Roger Handley
Country of Remedy: USA

Ingredients: Salt Water
Dill Pickle Juice
Quinine

Instructions: These are three different cures, but they all work. I
have suffered from muscle cramps for years, but any of these remedies
works within five to ten minutes. If you have dill pickle juice on hand,
drink a half cup when you feel a cramp coming or as soon as it strikes.
One heaping teaspoon of salt in water (1/2 to 1 glass) will do the
trick. Quinine is now a prescription drug in the USA, but it works really
well and most physicians will give a prescription for it if you ask.

Christina
California
Cramps are caused from blood clotting up.So what i
usually do to take off cramps is i take a hotpack or take a waterbottle and
fill it up with very hot water and place it on the place where it
hurts.Leave it there until the pain goes away.

Kristen Steffensen-HaleIwa, HI USA

I've always suffered from severe menstral cramps. I've taken about every pill out there. but what helps me is to lay on the floor, roll on my back, where the feet are in the air- and slowly roll back down

Take an extremely hot bath until you can't handle it any more. Sit in a "half lay down" position with your feet up and a heating pad on your abdomin. If you have two pads, put one under your lower back too. Relax like this with a nice cup of herbal tea.(Be carefull, some teas have additives that will make you cramp worse. Read the outside of the box. I know there is a tea at the health food stores for cramps).

Christy
Yogart or Calcuim Suppliment

Eat 2 cups of Yogart a day and you will not be moody or have cramps when your monthly period comes.Ê If you don't like Yogart take a calcuim Suppliment.Ê You will see a big difference in your time of the month.

Rocio Zegarra
Peru
Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP), Arlington, Virginia, USA
InstructorÊ Mary Kay Alegre

Ingredients
*3 tablespoons of oregano
*1 liter of boiled water

My best way to relieve the stomach pain caused by menstruation is with oregano. First at all, bring water to a boil with three tablespoons of oregano. Leave in the pot and continue to boil for five minutes. After that strain and drink as tea. You will feel better. When I have menstrual cramps I usually drink it and then I feel very well the whole day.

Breeonna
United States

First make sure you aren't cold because I've figured out that can make them worse. It might not make them go away completely but it sure helps if you elevate your legs on something or curl your legs up so your knees are as close to your chest as possible.

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