cbd capsules that help to soothe muscle contractions in the uterus :,) have helped me a ton!
also, ginger tea has become my best friend during my period. start drinking a cup a day before and during your period and see how you feel.
if all else fails, arthritic level extra-strength acetaminophen and a heating pad will usually knock me out cold until the pain goes away.
Diluted with a carrier oil or (I know this is bad) just full-on applied by itself to your abdominal area. I also use it for headaches bug bites and when I’m sick (either under my nose or dabbed on the shower walls in a hot shower for aromatherapy)… it really really helps. Also heat, magnesium supplements, maybe some kind of low-thc product. I also love California poppy tincture but it has the same constipating effect that opiates have 🤡
Other than naproxen or ibuprofen and caffeine, here are some of mine that usually help:
- ice cap/pack on head
- sleep and/or darkness (sunglasses otherwise)
- hair tugging (like another rec said!)
- gua sha
- hot shower
- staying hydrated and avoiding excess sugar
- ginger tea or ginger hard candies to help with nausea
- OTC allergy meds
- some people swear by exercise but that rarely works for me, always worth trying if you’re up for it though
- orgasm
- forcing myself to snack even if the migraine is making me nauseous (goldfish crackers are great for this)
my grandma used this phrase when i asked her about her high school friends. ”ahh yeah. those two used to go together,” she said. and what a sweet sentiment that is. those two “go together” like yellow goes with violet. a perfect little way to describe a fitting match.
