Very bad cramps, can't barely sit.?

[ggladys330]

It all started Sunday while i was at the salon i was getting really bad cramps. Then walking home it became more painful. Then at home i decided to pee but i couldn't sit nor squat due to how painful it was. When i finally was about to put myself in a position to pee i couldn't like release my pee like unclench (hope im using that word right, untighten?) my vagina n once i finally peed i felt pain and good cause i had to pee. Then i clenched (tighten?) my vagina again felt less pain then when unclenched. Then i took pain killers n i was feeling a lot better but when i would laugh i would feel the pain. And yesterday i got the pain when going to school but that's it. Still hurts a bit to pee and sit. I know im not pregnant cause last time i had sex was February. I took 2 pregnancy tests, and got my 5 day period. And i have an irregular period. Any ideas on what the pain is? Please and Thank you!

[Natasha]

If it's hurting you to pass urine, it sounds like you have a UTI. To treat it, try this:-
- stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. This helps flush the bacteria from the urinary system
- dissolve 2 alka-seltzer tablets (designed to soothe an upset stomach) in a glass of water and drink the solution.
- mix a teaspoonful of baking soda in a glass of water and drink once daily for three days - this relieves the pain quickly. Make sure you read the instructions on the box first though.
- have some probiotic yogurt. Women who do have fewer yeast infections and fewer UTI's simultaneously
- drink at least two glasses of cranberry juice daily. This increases the acidity in the bladder which kills the bacteria and prevents them clinging to the bladder walls.
- using oral painkillers like ibuprofen or aspirin can help too.
- go to the loo as soon as you feel the urge to. Holding it in can make the condition worse
- if it doesn't clear up within 2 days, contact a doctor.

As for how to relieve menstrual cramping, try this:-
- Keep your abdomen or lower back where the pain is warm by soaking in a hot bath, holding a hot water bottle wrapped in a cover, towel or blanket against your abdomen (NEVER let the rubber come in direct contact with your skin, as it can cause burns), using a heating pad or rice sock, or massaging it with your hand. Some people find having a laptop on their lap by their belly can help because computers also produce heat. The heat helps your pelvic muscles relax.
- Have some peppermint sweets or peppermint tea - peppermint can help relieve the pain.
- If you want to take a pain relief medication, use ibuprofen. These work best because they're designed to target muscular pain. Take it as soon as you feel pain - if you wait, you may become nauseous and could vomit, losing the medication.
- Have calcium, which helps lessen the severity of cramps. Good sources include milk, dairy food made from milk like cheese or yogurt, tomatoes, watercress and soya.
- Consuming ginger in any form (root, tea or sweets) has also been shown to relieve cramps and reduce nausea.
- Have some food and drink which contain potassium to help relieve the pain such as gatorade, dark leafy greens, baked potato with skin, salmon, bananas, white mushrooms, avocado, white beans and dried apricots.
- Eat more fiber to help flush excess estrogen from your body. Foods containing fiber include fresh fruits and vegetables, brown bread, brown rice, brown pasta and fibre rich breakfast cereals like all bran.
- Some dietary supplements have been indicated to help relieve menstrual discomfort such as zinc, omega 3, vitamin e and thiamine.
- Use of hormonal contraception i.e. the pill can help.
- As much as you may not feel like it, mild exercises can increase blood flow and help provide relief, so try going for a jog, practicing yoga, or go for a bike ride.
- Distract yourself from the pain by doing something that would normally absorb you such as socializing on facebook or twitter (if you use them), reading a book, watching a good film or your favorite tv programme (preferably a comedy as laughter is a natural pain reliever), playing a computer game or chatting online with friends.
- Acupuncture can also help.
- Reduce your salt, sugar and caffeine intake - this can make bloating and pain worse.
- Wear loose fitting clothing that doesn't put pressure on your abdomen, like floaty dresses. Avoid those that do like leotards, swimsuits and skinny jeans.

Hope this helps.