Not sure how most women handle this, but exercise always seems to quell the cramping for me...especially bike riding. It's about the only activity that actually lessens the cramping. For me, the 2nd day of my period is the worst (heaviest flow, headache, feeling crappy, etc.) then it improves from there. Last summer, I rode a century on the 2nd day of my period...don't ask me how, but I managed. Afterwards, when I revealed that tidbit to my riding partner (a testosterone-laden male) he actually was impressed that I didn't "b!tch" as much as I usually do on a 100-mile ride.
ETA - I've read/heard that taking Aleve starting 2-3 days out from the onset of your period, can minimize the cramping. The key here is start using the Aleve BEFORE your period starts. Something about the anti-inflammatory properties of it result in less contractions that cause the cramping. Might be worth a try.
Linda
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