Tips to get you through your period
04 Sep 2011 05:00 AM |
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“My tips are to carry lots of pain relief to take the edge off of cramps...And of course, make sure your handbag is well stocked with your supplies - the last thing you need is to get to the bathroom and realise you've run out of tampons/pads.” – Missteaaddict
“I always try to avoid sugar cravings, I get them real bad. I find its good to always have sugar-free jelly on hand, and sugar-free gum. Plus, fruit is really good as well, as the natural sugars will help to satisfy your sweet tooth.” – Discomilk
“I drink less coffee around this time and take extra fish oil and evening primrose oil a week before the PMS normally starts, it helps with the symptoms like being emotional and bloated and things like this, it helps ease the cramps a little too, and I eat a banana a day too as I was told that it has vitamins in them to help also.” – Animal Lover
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Member Comments
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gogirly
(Member since 2008, Australia)
I am a carefree user and fan, my 11 yr old has just become a woman and carefree will be her friend too.
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September 04, 2011 (Sep 4, 2011 10:15am)
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FallenStar
(Australia)
I love the carefree flexia, it just gives u that added bit of confidence when ur not feeling good at all
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September 04, 2011 (Sep 4, 2011 12:00pm)
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MissChriss
(Australia)
I think I'm quite lucky as I have never had cramps/pain around that time of the month.. I do crave chocolate a little bit more, but I have chocolate cravings most days lol.. I like the idea of a banana a day though.
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September 04, 2011 (Sep 4, 2011 6:04pm)
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tonedog
(Australia)
i would never survive my period without my scented heat pack from peter alexander.
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September 05, 2011 (Sep 5, 2011 12:39pm)
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Platinum Ms
(Australia)
My periods have gotton worse with age, I never had as much problems when I was younger, I think exercise is the key.
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September 05, 2011 (Sep 5, 2011 1:38pm)
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TaraLeeCupcake
(Australia)
Heatbags are amazing when it comes to period time!
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September 05, 2011 (Sep 5, 2011 1:56pm)
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Mads242
(Australia)
I always use Libra, but I got so many Flexia freebies I have been converted! Unfortunately I have run out of freebies, so now I have to buy them. I think Flexia is the revolution for tampons that wings were for pads :-)
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September 05, 2011 (Sep 5, 2011 2:38pm)
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Babyjodez
(Australia)
I do take lots of painkillers but I don't think they work !!
I hate that time of the month... I just have to get on with things, no sick days for me :(
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October 20, 2011 (Oct 20, 2011 11:48pm)
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Discomilk
(Australia)
Oh wow, i only just saw this article and saw that i was in it :P Also, lately i have also been exercising to get fit, and on my last period i had no pain at all. Going to be exercising from now on!
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October 23, 2011 (Oct 23, 2011 5:12pm)
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saltine
(Australia)
Do I ever...the pill is my unwanted best friend. :(
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October 25, 2011 (Oct 25, 2011 10:42pm)
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Gabzilla
(Australia)
my period use to be so bad i use to vomit! and miss 3 days off school every month when i was at school, now i have to deal with it! so i take strong painkillers and make sure my diet is good and i at least exercise before my period and drink stacks of water!
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November 21, 2011 (Nov 21, 2011 3:13am)
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Yasmine871
(Australia)
I take alot of painkillers, they don't seem to do a lot but I seem to still take some when it comes to my time of the month. My periods are okay pain wise, the only issue I have is the first day I get them is when the pain strikes and can't sleep at all and then the rest of the week the pain is minimal.
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November 22, 2011 (Nov 22, 2011 7:12pm)
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Beautyheaven Queen
(Australia)
hey all! My number 1 tip is to avoid eating/drinking caffeine, alcohol, and cold, spicy and sugary foods! That is all :D
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December 29, 2011 (Dec 29, 2011 7:34pm)
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Zenna.Xx
(Australia)
Just simply relax alot. no jumping around and the job is done !
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January 01, 2012 (Jan 1, 2012 7:01pm)
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Retro-glam
(Australia)
I gets the worstest cramps. ....nothing helps.Hot water bottle and Panadol sadly do nothing.
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January 02, 2012 (Jan 2, 2012 8:43pm)
Posted by:
beautyqueen95♥
(Australia)
I suffer in bed :(
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January 09, 2012 (Jan 9, 2012 2:21pm)
Posted by:
Sappu
(Australia)
nice article..
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January 22, 2012 (Jan 22, 2012 2:48pm)
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ToorookaDeb
(Australia)
I always found a hot water bottle a great help for cramps. I don't know why I cursed periods as they were easier then menopause as far as I'm concerned! I run so hot now that I could melt the Polar Ice Caps.
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January 26, 2012 (Jan 26, 2012 5:23am)
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Steve22
(Australia)
i am going to try these as being menopausal my periods are stopping and starting and are heavier than i am used to so i carry an emergency kit with me at all times which is really annoyingafter being a 28 day to the dot and maximum of 3 days person to never knowing when they will start and lasting as long as 9 days
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February 08, 2012 (Feb 8, 2012 10:37am)
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AmberB
(Australia)
Chocolate!!! It stops me getting mood swings during my period :)
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February 10, 2012 (Feb 10, 2012 11:21pm)
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theoryworkbook
(Australia)
tip: if you have stomachs, eat something sugary or sweet, my mom normally will make me a warm cup of water with added sugar. it works
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February 18, 2012 (Feb 18, 2012 3:42am)
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Anita87
(Australia)
I suffer during the first few days
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March 06, 2012 (Mar 6, 2012 6:10pm)
Posted by:
TheDevineOne
(Australia)
Usually I just crawl into the foetal position and eat tons of chocolate.
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March 09, 2012 (Mar 9, 2012 1:15pm)
Posted by:
Sung Young
(Australia)
An article every girl needs to read :) Periods are so hard to survive... :\
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March 12, 2012 (Mar 12, 2012 9:53pm)
Posted by:
chrissie86
(Australia)
Good article, something all women should read :)
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March 18, 2012 (Mar 18, 2012 6:48pm)
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Posted by: gogirly (Member since 2008, Australia)
I am a carefree user and fan, my 11 yr old has just become a woman and carefree will be her friend too.
Posted on: September 04, 2011 (Sep 4, 2011 10:15am)