newlifemom Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 So dd [almost 13] woke me up this morning with the news that her cycle had begun. She is definitely suffering from cramps and I gave her 200 mg of ibuprophen this morning. Now that helped a little, took the edge off, but I am wondering if I should increase the dose. She is rather petite. She just got weighed at the dr's office and weighs 86lbs. Can I give her two this next go round? Any other advice? I no longer get cramps. Haven't really since I had her. I do not remember any of the things to alleviate symptoms. I just know hot water bottles and ibuprophen. TIA. [sniff, sniff my baby is a woman :crying:] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 According to Dr. Sears, it's 4.5mg per pound of body weight, so your dd could have almost 2 pills. I'd probably give her 1 1/2, and add a tylenol if she's in a lot of pain. A heating pad on the tummy has helped my dd. It's pretty common for cramps to be horrible during the teen years, so don't be surprised. My dd gets nauseous sometimes, the pain is so bad. :grouphug: Congrats, btw, on your dd becoming a woman. :001_smile: My mom took me out to lunch to celebrate, and my oldest dd was thrilled when she did the same with her. Some people would find it a bit much, but my youngest is looking forward to her big day and going out to lunch with grandma too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I have hideous cramps on occasion. I mix the tylenol and advil on those days. The combo takes away the pain and I can function like a normal member of society. If you go that route for her give her what ever dose of each is appropriate for her weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Poor thing. :( I had cramps so bad as a teen that I'd sometimes have to stay home from school on the first day of my cycle. Lying in bed with a book or on the couch with a movie, some chocolate, and ibuprofen/acetaminophen were my treatments of choice. I plan to take my girls out when they start cycling, but not until they feel better. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I usually don't do much medicine, but Midol for the first day was a lifesaver before I had my LO. My cramps have miraculously disappeared since then. The 37 hrs of back labor were worth it for that alone! If you're going to stick with regular ibuprofen, I might add a cup of green tea or something. A bit of caffeine with the pain meds seemed to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 My oldest dd has horrible cramps and 200 mg wouldn't even touch it. She takes 800 mg 3x daily during her period, and her dr has said we can give up to 1000 mg at a time. She weighs about 100 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Using an electric heating pad did wonders for me when I was a teen. I don't really get much in the way of cramps anymore, but if I feel a little bit, I use a heating pad. Make sure that has eaten some food when she takes ibuprofen. ETA: Drinking catnip tea worked for my older and younger sisters, but I wouldn't touch it because I didn't like the smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I may be completely wrong here, but someone else may know. Doesn't ibuprofen act as a blood thinner and would this not cause more bleeding? I say this because my dh has to watch his intake of ibuprofen with his low platelet count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Just went through this last week. Can't believe we're already at this milestone. Another tip for your dd: keep her feet warm. I didn't learn this until I was about 16yo but I began wearing thick socks on crampy days and just resting. Warm feet helped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: I hope she's feeling better and curled up with a really good book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I have had really bad cramps for a long time and I used to take tons of advil. Now I take Aleve (Sodium Naproxen). I can get by with 1-2 pills every six to eight hours. It has made a big difference. I am not sure of weight and age for Aleve, but it has done wonders for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 For my dd I would go up to 400mg, just because we never respond to the normal dosage of pain killers (even with the strong ones like morphine etc we need 2-3X the normal dosage for weight). I have never used midol but my sister used to and swears by it. I plan to take my dd's out when they reach this milestone in life and become a woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I may be completely wrong here, but someone else may know. Doesn't ibuprofen act as a blood thinner and would this not cause more bleeding? I say this because my dh has to watch his intake of ibuprofen with his low platelet count. My unexpert opinion is that you only lose a certain amount of blood anyway (the lining of the uterus). Thinning the blood won't make you lose more. The blood you lose isn't coming directly from your blood vessels. The only reasons I know of not to take ibuprofen are: 1)if you are taking a blood thinner already, 2)if you have a pre-existing medical condition that makes you sensitive to blood thinners, and 3)if ibuprofen gives you stomach problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I may be completely wrong here, but someone else may know. Doesn't ibuprofen act as a blood thinner and would this not cause more bleeding? I say this because my dh has to watch his intake of ibuprofen with his low platelet count. It may act as a blood thinner for regular bleeding (cuts, surgery) but *that* time bleeding is more of a "closed" system. What is being shed is already there. It would be different if the uterus were compromised such as with a tear or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Definitely a heating pad. I used to use it when I had horrible cramps as a teen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 Thnks everyone we have upped the dose to 400mg and she is lying on the couch playing video games. Sigh, where does the time go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra in FL Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Give her calcium and magnesium if she isn't getting enough dairy and high magnesium food (nuts, seeds, whole grain). One tablespoon of Blue Bonnet liquid calcium/magnesium (citrate) and dd's cramps go away - tastes like blueberry yogurt. http://www.iherb.com/Bluebonnet-Nutrition-Liquid-Calcium-Magnesium-Citrate-Natural-Blueberry-Flavor-16-fl-oz-472-ml/9797?at=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Thnks everyone we have upped the dose to 400mg and she is lying on the couch playing video games. Sigh, where does the time go?[/QUOTE] I know I just did this, but....:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I love watching my children grow, love seeing them conquer life...at least that's what I tell them. But deep inside I am thinking exactly what you just expressed above. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverland Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I may be completely wrong here, but someone else may know. Doesn't ibuprofen act as a blood thinner and would this not cause more bleeding? I say this because my dh has to watch his intake of ibuprofen with his low platelet count. My gynecologist told me to take high doses of ibuprofen during my period to lessen my excessive bleeding. It worked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 You can give your child an adult dose of medication after age 12. Two is not a problem. The ped I worked for even gave certain girls with horrible cramps a scrip for 800 mg (or 4 adult Motrin) per dose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofugirl101 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I guess it was time to revive this thread :001_smile: I'm having horrible cramps right now, currently don't have any ibuprofen, and I emptied my Advil bottle from last month. What can/should I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadah Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Aleve totally works for me. 1 pill (though I wouldn't hesitate to take 2 if needed) every 6-8 hours for the first day of my period. Gives me my life back those days. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Do you have any Tylenol? Also, a heating pad helps a little. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 HUGE ditto to the Calcium/Magnesium suggestion. She needs 1300mg of calcium/day. Use a liquid. Use a citrate (do NOT use a calcium carbonate). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiKC Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 ibuprofen never worked that well for me. I get terrible cramps, and naproxen sodium completely gets rid of them! Miracle! One will probably be enough for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 HUGE ditto to the Calcium/Magnesium suggestion. She needs 1300mg of calcium/day. Use a liquid. Use a citrate (do NOT use a calcium carbonate). Thank you for this! I'm going to try it. I have had HORRIBLE pain lately. I'm ready to try anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunaLee Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 My oldest dd has horrible cramps and 200 mg wouldn't even touch it. She takes 800 mg 3x daily during her period, and her dr has said we can give up to 1000 mg at a time. She weighs about 100 lbs. My dd as well. I also buy her those disposable heating pads and they seem to help her a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 There are HUGE benefits to taking cal/mag other than af cramps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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