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Added November 22, 2011

PMS Cramps

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Cramp-o-meter. How bad do yours get?

During and before her period, a woman may experience a variety of aches and pains. The most common are menstrual cramps—the medical name is dysmenorrhea. Many women have no PMS cramps at all, others get slight pain. But some women have cramps that are so painful that it interferes with their daily lives.

There are different kinds of PMS cramps:

A little discomfort—like a muscle cramp or spasm. Once you realize that it's a menstrual cramp, it doesn't really bother you
Intense pain—this may be a sharp pain that causes you to double up or cry out
Pain that spreads—starting in the lower abdomen, radiating up your back and down your legs, or centering in your lower back
Pain accompanied by dizziness or nausea, diarrhea or vomiting

If you have slight discomfort, intense, short pain or pain that spreads, you might be able to help yourself. If you suffer from dizziness, nausea, diarrhea or vomiting, or if you experience intense pain that won't go away, see a doctor.

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Honey0072

Posted May 01, 2012

I got this last night and I got a cramp/pain in my lower stomach under my belly button on the left and right of my side on my stomach under my belly button, it's been here for 1 day, I have a lot more dischrge than usual, any advise y?? Please reply

runner12

Posted March 25, 2012

This aticle was really good! I just realized that I get those sharp pains for a reason! I feel so dumb now lol!

dawnbreaker13

Posted March 13, 2012

i get the second option, they are really bad. in fact im getting them right now, before, and during my period. they make me want to curl up and scream any advice?

dreamergal15

Posted January 25, 2012

anyone having cramps DURING their period,take a couple of the Pamprin. the multi-symptom pills are in a blue box and the maximum strength is in a pink box. be sure to read the directions to know how much time to wait in between taking pills.

angiepalma1

Posted January 25, 2012

I usually get in soooo much pain i start to cry and the only way to make it feel better is to throw up.

kamkam143

Posted December 28, 2011

I was at a resuraunt and I had gotten a cramp out of no where, and it was sharp but only lasted about two minutes. about 4-5 hours later I got another one. Are these PMS Cramps???

beauty@salon

Posted December 22, 2011

i hate cramps i get them everytime i get on my period and i have them really bad

sassy4578

Posted November 29, 2011

i usally get sick like vomating sick icky :(

Cakewazhere

Posted November 07, 2011

I get cramps in my stomache

Country Girl <3

Posted November 07, 2011

usally when i start to get cramps i just get out my aunts massager and put on the heat on it, and then put the vibrater on low then i just sit around or watch tv or go on being girl