https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 11 May 2026 07:51:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821358 Wed, 09 May 2018 09:45:12 +0000 MamaBear87 2821358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mommy Finger: it's really not bad after you get the hang of it. And changing in public isn't bad, if there's not a private sink I just wipe out with a baby wipe or some toilet paper in a pinch. My period is also sometimes lighter and shorter with the cup </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821327 Wed, 09 May 2018 08:18:56 +0000 avivoca 2821327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: The first pp period is awful. Definitely pick up some chux pads to help with overflow.</p> <p>I double up with a menstrual cup and a pad these days, plus I try to take ibuprofen around the clock for the first three days. If the cramps get terrible, I will heat up my rice sock and use it at work, but I try not to do that because then it's super obvious that I'm cramping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821325 Wed, 09 May 2018 08:14:50 +0000 Mommy Finger 2821325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaBear87: I keep thinking about trying these but haven't pulled the trigger! I still have this fear that my flow is so heavy for the first few days that I would have to deal with it at work and the thought of that terrifies me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821277 Tue, 08 May 2018 21:11:27 +0000 snowjewelz 2821277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: ugh. anything you do to get some relief? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821244 Tue, 08 May 2018 19:59:54 +0000 FaithFertility 2821244@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: :( Mine is horrible since having AJ My MW said they can get nasty after each baby ....... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821183 Tue, 08 May 2018 15:37:31 +0000 MamaBear87 2821183@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mommy Finger: @KT326: have either of you tried menstrual cups? They hold way more than tampons and pads. I no longer have to worry that I'm going to bleed through whatever I'm wearing at night. It's awesome! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821173 Tue, 08 May 2018 15:04:54 +0000 KT326 2821173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: I'm an odd case though, I have fertility issues and have only ever had 4 periods on my own in my entire life (without being induced by BC or provera). Three of them were after having kids and two of them lasted 30+ days. Thankfully the most recent one was actually a normal cycle, only lasted 6 days.</p> <p>@Mommy Finger: that is actually a great idea. I never would have thought of that! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821160 Tue, 08 May 2018 14:39:23 +0000 Mommy Finger 2821160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@KT326: Confession. . . for the two heaviest days of my period, I have to wear depends at night. . .. :bummed: </p> <p>Yes, heating pad, ibuprofen and all that. They're awful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821156 Tue, 08 May 2018 14:38:09 +0000 snowjewelz 2821156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@KT326: I sound like you. Oh man I'm only on day 2.... I don't want another 30 days of this!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821139 Tue, 08 May 2018 14:19:20 +0000 Sams Mom 2821139@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: Hot showers, NSAIDs, heating pad, and caffeine </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821135 Tue, 08 May 2018 14:12:44 +0000 Dahlia 2821135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peachykeen: I started taking a multivitamin and a calcium supplement daily and my PMS and period cramps seem better. Still present, but much less miserable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821119 Tue, 08 May 2018 13:26:56 +0000 KT326 2821119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the period from hell after not having one for two years ( I bled for 32 days straight!!). The cramps were awful but I couldn't be tied to a corded heating pad at work. I found these one time use heating pads that stick to the inside of your underwear and they were a godsend. I also had to double up and wear both a pad and tampon so I wouldn't bleed through, especially at night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821117 Tue, 08 May 2018 13:16:50 +0000 snowjewelz 2821117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skinnycow: Ooo! Running to Target tomorrow! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821111 Tue, 08 May 2018 13:02:46 +0000 lioneyes 2821111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heating pad and naproxen on the bad days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821109 Tue, 08 May 2018 13:02:16 +0000 looch 2821109@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a foam roller for my lower back, which is where I feel my cramps. I have yet to use it, so far nothing this month, but I have it on standby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821105 Tue, 08 May 2018 12:53:37 +0000 skinnycow 2821105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drink one cup of red raspberry leaf tea a day (even when not on my period) and it helps SO much. I typically have extreme cramping but I've pretty much eliminated it now. I guess RRL tea strengthens the uterus which helps with cramps...? Honestly, not sure on the science but it works for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821097 Tue, 08 May 2018 12:32:40 +0000 snowjewelz 2821097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babypugs: Oh trust me DH is getting an earful. He is like can you just get pregnant again lol! </p> <p>@peachykeen: I will try! I will do anything... </p> <p>I forget how heavy my period can get... Bled through last night and again today because I forgot to change.... :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821092 Tue, 08 May 2018 12:13:27 +0000 Foodnerd81 2821092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babypugs: wait that’s what I do every day! </p> <p>@snowjewelz: my IUD makes my period so light now, it’s great. Between two pregnancies and extended nursing, then the IUD, I have had ONE regular period since October 2012! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821088 Tue, 08 May 2018 12:11:06 +0000 peachykeen 2821088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not sure if it helps with cramps, but a calcium-magnesium supplement is supposed to help with general PMS so it might be worth a try? I'm only on my 2nd month taking it (and I wasn't great about remembering last month) so I don't have much personal experience to share yet.</p> <p>You take the supplement from ovulation until a few days into your period, or you can just take it all month if it's easier to remember. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821083 Tue, 08 May 2018 12:02:11 +0000 babypugs 2821083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yell at people and complain a lot. Seems to help ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821076 Tue, 08 May 2018 11:45:43 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2821076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ibuprofen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821074 Tue, 08 May 2018 11:40:28 +0000 Truth Bombs 2821074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Exercise, ibuprofen and a heating pad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821033 Tue, 08 May 2018 10:24:42 +0000 MamaBear87 2821033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I drink tons of water and keep up with excercise I have pretty manageable periods. Bcp for me actually make all my pms symptoms much worse </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821030 Tue, 08 May 2018 10:16:42 +0000 Ajsmommy 2821030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to take a nice hot bath. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-do-you-do-to-relieve-pms#post-2821028 Tue, 08 May 2018 10:15:27 +0000 snowjewelz 2821028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I got my first period after 25+ months, and it's awful. I've always had bad periods; it's just extra bad since I haven't had one in so long! And overall, I've only had a period for 7 months total in the past almost 4 years :shocked: </p> <p>I'm tempted to go back on the pill right away to get a little relieve! What else do you do? Pre period I got an awful headache, bad backache, and of course terrible cramps. </p>