What do you take for monthly cramps?

iloveravens
on 10/14/14 2:28 am

RNY on 08/13/14

Am I restricted to just Tylenol? UGH, I miss having my go-to cramp medication (my prescription motrin). I don't know what to do these cramps are killing me!!!!

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

Cinn
on 10/14/14 3:13 am - MI

RNY on 09/03/08

Yeah, just Tylenol. Motrin can give you an ulcer. I get bad cramps. I take magnesium and drink Dandelion Root Tea for cramps.

RNY: 9/3/2008 LBL: 6/5/2013

Goose Bump
on 10/14/14 4:01 am

Magnesium and dandelion root tea are great for cramps.

VSG on 6/25/14 HW:360 GW:170 33yo 5'8''

iloveravens
on 10/14/14 4:01 am

RNY on 08/13/14

Thanks, I've never heard of that for cramps. I will check it out :)

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

Cinn
on 10/14/14 4:25 am - MI

RNY on 09/03/08

Just drinking milk for the magnesium helps. The tea can be found in some stores as "PMS Tea."

RNY: 9/3/2008 LBL: 6/5/2013

ElizaM
on 10/14/14 5:59 am

VSG on 07/24/14

Tylenol, and I got an electric heating pad which I think helps. I feel for you. It seems like my periods have been more painful and heavier post op, too.

32F 5'8" High weight: 432 | Consult weight: 396 | Surgery weight: 335 | Current weight: 170

iloveravens
on 10/15/14 12:24 am

RNY on 08/13/14

Thanks, Eliza. A heating pad is a great idea! I called my surgeon's office yesterday and the nurse OK'd Midol. I haven't had time to get it but it's good to know I can try that.

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

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