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How to Ease Menstrual Cramps at Home @SunshinePillows

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October 26, 2020 by Home Jobs By Mom
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How to Ease Menstrual Cramps at Home

Menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea happens quite often in women during their periods. Dysmenorrhea is a condition of cramping pains that occur in the lower abdomen.

Millions of women across the world face menstrual cramps at some point in their periods. Some women experience it lightly while a few experience it severe enough to interfere with daily life.

Severe dysmenorrhea may have additional symptoms like nausea, vomiting, headache, and in extreme cases, unconsciousness.

Though one can gain relief from cramps with pain killers, many women resort to home remedies that provide natural relief from the extreme pain. Here are a few to consider.

Exercising


According to studies, physical activity and exercise help reduce the pain caused by menstrual cramps.

Indulge in light exercises like walking or stretching during menstruation. It may reduce pain to the extent that you wouldn’t have to take any painkillers later.

Yoga is also a good exercise that helps to prevent menstrual pain by releasing endorphins.

Red Wine

Red wine is perhaps one of the best home remedies for easing menstrual cramps. It acts as a shield to physical pain and traumas and helps lift menstruation's mood swings.

Red wine consists of resveratrol, the oxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show that it helps increase blood circulation in the body and helps prevent cancerous growth and scar tissue formation.

Heat Pads

How to Ease Menstrual Cramps at Home

Heating pads help reduce the pain of menstrual cramps significantly.

In fact, heat can be just as effective as painkillers. Just apply it to your lower back and abdomen or wherever the pain is most intense.

Continuous low heat can work wonders. One of our favorite ways to do this is with the extra-large body heat wrap from Sunny Bay.

Sunny Bay Body Heat Wrap

How to Ease Menstrual Cramps at Home

This microwavable heat wrap is much larger than your typical heating pad, which we love. It can fully cover your aching abdomen or lower back with ease.

It's recommended to heat the wrap for 2 minutes, flip, and then heat in 10-sec increments until it reaches your desired temperature.

For us, a total of 5 minutes in a 1200 watt microwave was perfect. We heated it for two minutes and then in one-minute intervals until 5 minutes was reached.

It gets nice and hot but not so hot that it burns you. It retains its heat nicely making it perfect for period cramps!

How to Ease Menstrual Cramps at Home

The Sunny Bay Body Heat Wrap can also be used for cold therapy. Simply, place it in a plastic bag and freeze for an hour or so.

We love its versatility!

Its trendy buffalo plaid fleece cover is nice and soft and can be easily removed to wash. The inside features whole wheat kernels that typically can stay warmer for longer than a typical hot water bottle.

Over half of women who menstruate experience period pain (dysmenorrhea) for one to two days every month. Here are some ways to ease the pain at home!Click To Tweet

However, in a pinch and without access to an awesome heating pad like this, you can take a warm bath instead.

Reducing Stress

Mental stress is one factor that can lead to menstrual cramps.

Studies show that it causes cramps and can make your period start earlier than expected. As such, it is best to avoid anything that gives fire to psychological stress.

Massaging


Another useful method that eases menstrual cramps is massaging with oils. Massage therapy can reduce and relieve any pain.

A relaxing 20-minute massage can help ease dysmenorrhea.

Massage the area with analgesic essential oils to get immediate relief. Popular choices are peppermint, helichrysum, marjoram, and rosemary essential oils.

Foods

Often, women face bloating and water retention from certain foods during menstruation. It is smart to avoid foods like fatty and salty snacks that can increase menstrual cramp pain.

One should also avoid excessive alcohol, caffeine, and smoking during menstruation to prevent the onset of cramps. Instead, try ginger tea or hot water with lemon to relax your body.

While one should avoid the above foods, they can take a diet full of yogurt, nuts, chicken, water, leafy green vegetables, and flaxseeds to tackle periods and cramps.

These foods contain a quantum of vitamins, manganese, iron, and omega-3 acids that reduce symptoms like pain, bloating, and inflammation.

Herbs


Many herbs have anti-inflammatory properties and antispasmodic elements. These compounds are useful in easing menstrual pain.

Some of these herbs include:

  • Chamomile tea: It is a nerve relaxant and helps alleviate muscle spasms by increasing urine glycine content. It is also rich in anti-inflammatory compounds that prevent the occurrence of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are the cause of nausea and headache during menstruation.
  • Fennel seeds: It helps counter nausea, weakness and prevents uterine contractions that occur with menstrual cramps.
  • Ginger: Ginger is like the herb version of ibuprofen. It is a useful pain relief herb.
  • Chinese herbs: Herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine like angelica root, licorice, cinnamon, and red peony bark are the best herbs to alleviate menstrual cramp pain.
  • Pycnogenol: Pycnogenol or pine bark taken with oral contraceptives helps to reduce menstrual pain significantly. The herb also diminishes the need to take a painkiller for the cramping.
  • Turmeric: Turmeric root consists of curcumin that helps to relieve PMS symptoms in women. The compounds in the curcumin help to reduce inflammation and ease fluctuating moods during menstruation.

Water

Water is a solution for almost all body functions, even for menstruation. Drinking plenty of water helps avoid bloating and dehydration.

It is advisable to drink warm or hot water instead of cold water during menstruation to help relax cramped muscles.

If drinking plain water is not your thing, you can add a dash of lemon, drink juice, or eat vegetables and fruits that have high water content.

Vitamin D


Vitamin D helps to reduce the pain intensity by preventing contractions in the uterus and the occurrence of prostaglandins in the bloodstream.

One can get a regular supply of vitamin D from sunshine or by taking vitamin D supplements regularly.

Acupuncture and Acupressure

Acupuncture and acupuncture are two of the most used treatment methods to counter cramps and pain during menstruation.

These treatments include stimulating trigger points of the body to bring relief from the menstrual cramps.

 

Menstrual cramps are a frequent occurrence, and women should know effective ways to deal with the discomfort.

If the pain worsens or you experience excessive bleeding even after implementing the above remedies and taking OTC medications, please consult a doctor as soon as possible.

What helps you ease period cramps?

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  1. Amber Lee Kolb

    December 11, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    I use a heating pad to help with cramps. I also smoke medical marijuana and it helps. I have really heavy periods and usually a lot of pain with them. This looks awesome!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      January 22, 2021 at 5:44 pm

      I’m sorry you have a lot of pain with your periods!

      Reply
  2. Francine A

    December 11, 2020 at 11:13 am

    I soak in a hot bath tub . I also take some medicine .

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      January 22, 2021 at 5:43 pm

      Tried and true ways to relieve pain!

      Reply
  3. Shannon

    December 10, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    I put the ball in a clean sock and lean against a wall to put pressure and be able to roll it around. My mom is a massage therapist and its a trick she showed me.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      January 22, 2021 at 5:42 pm

      That’s a great trick to relieve menstrual cramps!

      Reply
  4. Michelle N

    December 9, 2020 at 1:32 pm

    Thanks to menopause I no longer have an issue with menstrual pain, however I do have a lot of muscle pain. I manage a food pantry for the needy and lifting heavy boxes and shelving food makes me sore. I good soak in the tub with some epsom salts sometimes helps. If that doesn’t work then it is time for some muscle rub.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      A massage and a good soak is a great way to relieve muscle pain

      Reply
  5. Laurie Nykaza

    December 8, 2020 at 2:20 am

    I now dont have this problem but my daughter does and she is always trying different things to try and help so they will go away. We read this and she is going to try the ginger tea now.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:47 pm

      I’m sorry to hear your daughter suffers from menstrual cramps. I hope these tips help!

      Reply
  6. Helen Bishop

    December 7, 2020 at 2:16 am

    I like to use a heating pad or a massager when I get muscle aches. I remember trying so hard to relieve my menstrual pain when little success when I was younger.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:48 pm

      Menstrual pain usually doesn’t fully go away but a heating pad can dampen it

      Reply
  7. Rose Santuci-Sofranko

    December 6, 2020 at 10:52 pm

    I am past menopause and thankfully don’t have to deal with horrific menstrual cramps any more…but I get a lot of muscle pain from my arthritis and fibromyalgia….keeping warm and taking NSAIDS helps a bit. Thanks and God Bless!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:48 pm

      I’m sorry you suffer from a lot of muscle pain

      Reply
  8. Sharon Harding

    December 6, 2020 at 7:30 pm

    Heat pads can be helpful. Resting with my feet up releases some pain also.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:48 pm

      Good tip about elevating your feet!

      Reply
  9. Heather Kaufman

    December 6, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    I usually take motrin to relieve cramps. I also have my husband massage my lower back, where it always hurts.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      That’s so sweet of your husband to rub your back

      Reply
  10. Monica McConnell

    December 5, 2020 at 11:11 pm

    I like to soak in a warm bath. It seems to ease the pain a little bit.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:48 pm

      A nice bath is a great way to relieve tension

      Reply
  11. Mendy Dinsmore

    December 4, 2020 at 6:09 pm

    I use a warmed up towel. I generally take some Aleve also. Love this beauty!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      This heating pad works way better than a warmed up towel – it stays hot nice and long

      Reply
  12. Randi

    December 4, 2020 at 8:50 am

    I am lucky enough not to deal with cramps… but do experience daily pain due to suspected fibromyalgia… I find myself relying on a heating pad a LOT!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      I’m so sorry to hear you might have fibromyalgia

      Reply
  13. Barrie

    December 4, 2020 at 12:54 am

    I used heating pads for menstrual cramps. I found Advil a help too. I missed 1 week of school every month for years!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      Sounds like you had menstrual cramps really bad

      Reply
  14. Sarah L

    December 4, 2020 at 12:19 am

    So glad I don’t need these remedies any more. I would use the heating pad for my arthritis.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      Is your arthritis really bad?

      Reply
  15. Jennifer Redd

    December 3, 2020 at 7:22 pm

    My issue is often less the cramps but the joint pain that comes with periods, luckily heat pads help both!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      That’s interesting. I haven’t heard of joint pain with periods

      Reply
  16. ANGELA PRINGLE

    December 3, 2020 at 12:58 pm

    I HAVE USED MUSLE RELAXERS TO RELIEVE THE PAIN,AT AGE 71 I DON’T NEED THEM NOW BUT I STILL HAVE MUSLE PAIN IN BODY IN LEGS AND ARMS,USE SOOTHING OILS .

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      What oils help relieve your pain?

      Reply
  17. StuffSmart

    December 2, 2020 at 10:09 pm

    I have some homemade heating packs that consist of a sock filled with rice that we can microwave when needed for various muscle aches and pains. The packs are small and don’t have a cord so are easy to use on car trips or at the office. The Sunny Bay Buffalo Check Heat Wrap sounds like it would be excellent for back pain because of it’s size.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:52 pm

      You are so right. This heat wrap covers your back nicely

      Reply
  18. Faythe

    December 1, 2020 at 9:34 pm

    I used heat every month for pain. Lots of good tips here.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:52 pm

      So happy to hear heat helps your pain

      Reply
  19. Michele C

    November 29, 2020 at 2:48 pm

    I generally have to take a hot shower, followed by a nap, to relieve my muscle pain. That often works at least temporarily.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:53 pm

      Sounds like a good routine to relieve muscle pain

      Reply
  20. Kristyn Martin

    November 27, 2020 at 6:00 pm

    I use heat and turmeric. They both work wonders for my aches and pains.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:53 pm

      I’ve been curious about turmeric. Do you have a favorite brand?

      Reply
  21. Beth Mason

    November 27, 2020 at 5:14 pm

    I have had a frozen shoulder for a few weeks. Heat does help and this heating pad would be great to use on my shoulder. I currently have an electric heating pad and it gets way too hot. I think exercise helps a lot with muscle aches and pains as well. Thanks.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:53 pm

      I’m so sorry to hear about your shoulder. What happened?

      Reply
  22. Colette S

    November 23, 2020 at 5:32 pm

    These are some seriously great tips. I use many of these because I’m in such terrible pain sometimes.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      That’s awful. Pain from menstrual cramps? or muscle pain?

      Reply
  23. Holly

    November 21, 2020 at 8:34 pm

    I usually take long hot baths, drink a ton of water and move as much as possible. Also love the dry sauna but it’s been closed due to covid.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      I wouldn’t have thought a dry sauna would help the pain but I guess it’s the heat

      Reply
  24. Rosemarie

    November 21, 2020 at 6:14 am

    Over the counter pain meds work for me but a heating pad sounds like a good idea too!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:56 pm

      What pain med do you use?

      Reply
  25. Diane Wolf

    November 20, 2020 at 4:08 am

    I definately use a heating pad and some Midol. I have also learned a yoga pose that helps with cramps too, and it helps!

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:56 pm

      A yoga pose. That’s interesting. Can you share the pose?

      Reply
  26. Kristine Paull

    November 19, 2020 at 9:10 pm

    If the back or menstrual issues is really i take Flexeril to relax the muscles ans use a heating pad.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:56 pm

      Is that a muscle relaxer?

      Reply
  27. Belinda Bell

    November 19, 2020 at 8:04 pm

    I made a rice bag and heat it in the mirowave. It stays hot for a long time.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:57 pm

      Sounds like a homemade version of this heat wrap

      Reply
  28. Ashley Turicik

    November 17, 2020 at 7:13 am

    When I have cramps or sore muscles I like to relax in the bath or massages help

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:57 pm

      A warm bath is always nice

      Reply
  29. Dawn Keenan

    November 16, 2020 at 7:55 pm

    I think heat relieves my pain the most. I also will take some motrin at times.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:57 pm

      I agree – heat helps a lot with pain

      Reply
  30. Chris L

    November 16, 2020 at 6:30 pm

    A nice soak in the tub with some Epson Salts is good too.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:57 pm

      That does sound relaxing

      Reply
  31. YOLANDA DAVIS

    November 16, 2020 at 10:00 am

    I used to be in agony every month and have the most awful PMT. It all stopped for me when I had the contraceptive implant put in. I’ll never go back to that now.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:58 pm

      Glad the IUD stopped your pain

      Reply
  32. Jen Reed

    November 14, 2020 at 9:30 pm

    Warm baths help with muscle pain when it flares up.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:58 pm

      Adding in a heating pad too would also help I’m sure

      Reply
  33. Tina F

    November 14, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    I use a small heating pad. It doesn’t stay hot very long and I constantly have to move it. I also use Motrin and take a bath to try and help.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:59 pm

      This heating pad stays warm nice and long

      Reply
  34. l p

    November 14, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    I find a warm bath helps with muscle pain. And getting enough sleep and water also helps.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 4:59 pm

      Those are all great tips to help with pain

      Reply
  35. megan allen

    November 14, 2020 at 11:50 am

    I have to take a hot bath and sink down in it. Midol is also my best friend.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:00 pm

      I remember taking midol as a teenager but haven’t used it in a long time

      Reply
  36. courtney hennagir

    November 14, 2020 at 2:28 am

    I will sometimes try warm drinks or yoga but honestly I usually just try to tough it out. I would love to try a heat wrap though!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:00 pm

      You sound like a tough cookie

      Reply
  37. Heather K

    November 13, 2020 at 7:42 pm

    When I was young I never had cramps. Now that I am older I have terrible back cramps before my period even starts. This looks like a great product to help with that.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:01 pm

      That’s funny — I had the same thing happen to me. No fun!

      Reply
  38. Lauryn R

    November 13, 2020 at 11:37 am

    These are very helpful tips on how to ease your menstrual symptoms at home, thank you so much for sharing! I had no idea that red wine had so many benefits to it! I don’t drink but I may have to try some next month.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:01 pm

      A little red wine has many positive benefits

      Reply
  39. Jen Rodrigues

    November 12, 2020 at 8:49 pm

    Usually something warm like a heat pack that I warm in the microwave helps.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      Sounds like you would love this Sunday bay heat wrap then

      Reply
  40. michelle k

    November 12, 2020 at 8:06 pm

    Soak in a warm bath

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      SOO relaxing…

      Reply
  41. Belinda Burton

    November 12, 2020 at 6:34 pm

    I like to soak in a hot tub when I have cramps. I also like to use a heat pack.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      I like to do those things too when I have cramps

      Reply
  42. Maureen

    November 12, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    I have wanted to use a heating pad for Fibromyalgia pain but do not have one. What has helped in the past is Salonpas and also the Epsom Salts bath.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:03 pm

      I’m glad you found some relief from your fibromyalgia pain

      Reply
  43. Debbie P

    November 12, 2020 at 10:31 am

    I have had really bad cramps ever since Aunt Flo came to town. And I also suffer from low back pain from a car accident that was not my fault. I use severl things for both problems including a heating pad, OTC pain pills as well as presciption medication.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:03 pm

      I’m sorry to hear you’re one of the unlucky ones when it comes to cramps

      Reply
  44. Barbara Mayes

    November 12, 2020 at 10:05 am

    I either use heat or ice, depending on the problem. It’s nice to have pain relief patches on hand for pain relief when using a heat or ice pack isn’t convenient.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      I love that pain relief patches stay in place when you sleep

      Reply
  45. Erin Gwynn

    November 12, 2020 at 9:45 am

    I compete in Spartan races, not a pro or anything, but I enjoy training for them and competing against my last time. After races and some training I’m sore and love to use a hot compress on whatever area is giving me issues. Also love to use it for my monthly period visit.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      Wow – that’s awesome but I’m sure it leaves you sore. I’m glad heat helps your pain

      Reply
  46. Jeanna Massman

    November 12, 2020 at 5:12 am

    Thank you for the tips. Most women have experienced menstrual cramps and I know These ideas will be helpful.

    Reply
  47. Crystal

    November 11, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    I take a few drops of CBD to help with menstrual cramps. It helps tremendously. I also use a heating pad, grab my favorite chocolate and relax.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:05 pm

      We will have to try that tip sometime

      Reply
  48. Shannon

    November 11, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    I use a rubber ball to massage sore muscles and my back. For cramps I take tylenol.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      I hope you have someone to help you with that ball on your back. The back can be a hard place to reach

      Reply
  49. Stacey McCrary

    November 11, 2020 at 11:22 am

    I have no so coal way to deal with my back pain. Sometimes ibuprofen helps and heating pads but not much. Sciatica nerve damage fo any help either

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      I’m sorry to hear you have nerve damage

      Reply
  50. Heather M.

    November 11, 2020 at 4:37 am

    I have such awful menstrual cramps. I usually use ibuprofen and hot tea to help.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      What is your tea of choice?

      Reply
  51. brigette

    November 10, 2020 at 10:02 pm

    Usually i will take a hot long shower. And if it gets to bad i will resort to advil menstral.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      I didn’t know Advil made a menstrual pain pill

      Reply
  52. Amanda

    November 10, 2020 at 7:47 pm

    I usually start with icing muscle injuries. But for those and period pain, I move on to heat.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      Heat is my go-to for menstrual pain too

      Reply
  53. Stephanie

    November 10, 2020 at 5:55 pm

    The microwavable heat wrap seems like it would be very helpful to help alleviate cramps. I love how quickly it warms up.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:08 pm

      And it stays warm for a good long time too

      Reply
  54. wen budro

    November 10, 2020 at 5:40 pm

    Thank you for the informative post. I had no idea that red wine could help with cramps. I am going to try that along with a heat wrap. I usually just take aspirin.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:09 pm

      Can’t hurt to try a bit of red wine – might make the whole thing more fun lol

      Reply
  55. Leela

    November 10, 2020 at 5:21 pm

    I can see using this for a variety of pain. It sure would be useful!

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:08 pm

      I can see using this for a variety of pain. It sure would be useful!

      Reply
  56. Kristen Joiner

    November 10, 2020 at 3:55 pm

    For me the best things to relieve muscle pain have always been exercise and a heating pad. It may hurt to exercise, but it always helps afterward. I’d love to try acupuncture though, never thought about that for a solution to muscle cramps before.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:09 pm

      What exercise do you do for muscle pain?

      Reply
  57. Jodi W

    November 10, 2020 at 2:48 pm

    I like all the ideas that help with pain and stress. This would be great to use for that and is in my favorite design!

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:10 pm

      Buffalo plaid is a great print this time of year

      Reply
  58. Sandy Pincombe

    November 10, 2020 at 2:35 pm

    I often use a heating pain for back pain. Wish I could afford acupuncture too.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:10 pm

      Acupuncture would be interesting to try

      Reply
  59. Kim Pincombe-Cole

    November 10, 2020 at 1:23 pm

    I usually use heat (heating pad, warm bath/shower) to fight the pain. And increase my water intake to help keep the muscles hydrated!

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:11 pm

      Good tip about drinking more water!

      Reply
  60. Robin Abrams

    November 10, 2020 at 1:18 pm

    I use a heat pad to help me. I also take Aleve.

    Reply
    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:11 pm

      Both great ways to relieve cramps!

      Reply
  61. Carrie

    November 10, 2020 at 11:38 am

    When my muscles ache usually a hot bath will work to help ease some pain. Adding in some Epsom salts to the water also helps.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:12 pm

      That sounds like a great way to relieve cramps

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  62. MD Kennedy

    November 10, 2020 at 11:11 am

    I don’t get menstrual cramps, but heat is my go-to for the pain I get from herniated cervical dics!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:11 pm

      Ouch! I hope heat helps you

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  63. Dana Rodriguez

    November 10, 2020 at 9:08 am

    Wine and hot baths is how I usually do it.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:09 pm

      Sounds like a great combo to me!

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  64. Dawn Snow

    November 9, 2020 at 10:15 pm

    What helps me with menstrual cramps is lying down with a heating pad. I also rely on Tylenol. Between both of these, I usually feel better.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      I’m glad those tricks help you out with menstrual cramps

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  65. B.J. Bernal

    November 9, 2020 at 10:12 pm

    I have severe menstrual cramps and the only thing that helps my pain is first taking 2 aleves. Its odd tylenol or ibuprofen or any other over the counter pain reliever does NOT touch my menstrual cramps, only Aleve or Naproxen which is prescribed aleve. The 2nd thing that helps me is a heating bad directly placed where im cramping. I hope this helps someone!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      I like Aleve too

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  66. Megan Cromes

    November 9, 2020 at 8:22 pm

    i use a heating pad and advil and warm shower helps.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:16 pm

      I’m glad you have found some ways to deal with the pain

      Reply
  67. Sally Gearhart

    November 9, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    I didn’t know some of these tips & I’ll definitely be trying them out! I like to drink hot tea with honey and lemon when I’m cramping. That heating pad looks amazing & would be very helpful.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:16 pm

      Do you drink a certain tea flavor?

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  68. cindy legg

    November 8, 2020 at 10:08 pm

    i think coffee or pop relieves my pains same as midol would

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:15 pm

      That’s interesting that coffee helps your cramps

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  69. Kortney Lah

    November 7, 2020 at 8:49 pm

    Typically nothing helps ease my pain for more than like 2 seconds, but for menstrual pain I use Heart Massagers from Pure Romance because it gets warmer than heating pads. I prefer those anyways because they’re smaller and more personal than a heating pad.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:17 pm

      I have never heard of heart massagers before. What is it?

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  70. Darlene Carbajal

    November 7, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    Ever since I started exercising, it has helped so much with menstrual cramps. They will hurt so bad that even taking Advil will not work. So I started filling up a bottle with hot water and it worked so good!

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      I’m glad exercising helps your menstrual cramps

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  71. Laura Rubenstein

    November 7, 2020 at 11:16 am

    Something I do to help is excersize. I know it’s not something I wanna do but it really helps.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      That’s good to know. I have to try that next time I’m in pain

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  72. Kelly D

    November 7, 2020 at 10:03 am

    I usually take an aspirin or used a heated rice pack when I have pain.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:18 pm

      You will love this heat wrap then

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  73. Maryann D.

    November 7, 2020 at 6:55 am

    Hot packs and relaxation does help to relieve these types of aches and pains. A nice hot shower or bath and a good nights sleep often helps also.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      December 10, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      Thanks – All great ways to relieve pain

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  74. ALYCE POALILLO

    November 7, 2020 at 6:46 am

    I no longer have the issue of menstrual pain but I do have arthritis with daily pain. I use herbs to help with the inflammation, usually ginger and turmeric.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      November 18, 2020 at 10:41 am

      I’ve been interested in turmeric. What benefits have you seen?

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  75. sam m

    November 6, 2020 at 8:16 pm

    I have an old time heating pad. I also sometimes use a big water bottle filled with hot water dropped in a sock.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      November 18, 2020 at 10:39 am

      The water bottle in a sock idea is a great tip for when you don’t have a heating pad to use

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    • Athena Emmanouilidis

      December 5, 2020 at 10:43 am

      CBD helps me relax, sleep, and relieves pain for me.

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      • Home Jobs By Mom

        December 10, 2020 at 4:49 pm

        Do you have a favorite CBD brand?

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  76. Pam W.

    November 6, 2020 at 8:02 pm

    Soaking in a hot tub with Epsom salts helps me cope with pain. I also use hot packs.

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    • Home Jobs By Mom

      November 18, 2020 at 10:38 am

      Those are both great ways to help menstrual cramps!

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    • Kailyn

      November 25, 2020 at 2:16 am

      I’ve been using cbd oil to ease my cramps. I used to take midol, but it got to the point where it didn’t really help anymore. Cbd has been a good alternative, but unfortunately a little on the expensive side.

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      • Home Jobs By Mom

        December 10, 2020 at 4:54 pm

        What CBD oil have you found to be most effective?

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    • mike McLarney

      December 8, 2020 at 10:33 pm

      This would be great for my lower back oain

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      • Home Jobs By Mom

        December 10, 2020 at 4:46 pm

        You are so right – the heat will melt your pain away

        Reply

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