over the counter/alternative menstrual cramp relief?

**clairdelune** · 10-21-2009, 07:42 AM

I hope I posed this question in the right category.

I'm not yet diagnosed(cystoscopy scheduled on Nov. 2nd) and my urologist is out of town on vacation this week. I just started my menstrual cycle today and am a loss for what to take for the cramping. Pre-suspicion of IC, I would normally take 2 ibuprofen and 2 Pamprin. Since the Pamprin has a diuretic in it that sounds like a no-no and have also heard that ibuprofen can further irritate my bladder. Is there anything I can take over the counter to help the pain go away(usually only lasts for the 1st 48hours)?
Thanks for any imput.
-oh, I am using my heating pad, alternating with a warm cat on my lap

**Stella1609** · 10-21-2009, 08:49 AM

It depends on how sensitive you are (if at all) to NSAIDs. My period relief regimen is three Aleve every 6-8 hours. Works like a charm!

***kadi*** · 10-21-2009, 01:50 PM

Stick on heating pads!!! I unfortunately can't tolerate any pain relievers except for Darvocet (I don't know why Tylenol isn't ok for me since Darvocet has Tylenol in it, but I flare every time from Tylenol)...