Period pain is a common occurence during periods; fortunate are the ladies who don’t experience it. But to the rest who do, for them, it is one of the most difficult times to deal with, particularly when they are at work or have long tasklist at home or work or with kids. The excruciating pain is felt during periods near lower abdomen, thighs and lower back.

The fatigue, mood swings and period cramps make it troublesome to concentrate on the work and the worst part is that you just have to be bargain with it each month. So what would you do if you’re at work and don’t want to be distracted by period pain? Perhaps you’ll take an ibuprofen or Meftal Spas tablet to get some instant relief. Here may be a list of ways that will ease the period pain and make your work life a bit simpler.

Take plenty of fluids –Attempt to drink roughly six to eight glasses of water each day, irrespective of whether you are on your period or not. It will help in reducing bloating and dehydration. Including mint or lemon to the water may make it a bit more delicious. Some women who suffer from a disturbed stomach or endure from loose bowels due to menstrual spasms must consume adequate amount of water. Chamomile tea or ginger tea may be the other alternative as per your taste.

A good diet is a key – During periods eating right may offer assistance to deal with excruciating pain and fatigue. Good food or ‘comfort food’ also helps in elevating your mood. Eat fruits like blueberries, cherries, pomegranate, tomatoes and green leafy vegetables like fenugreek leaves (methi), spinach (palak) etc. Focus on eating foods that are rich in Iron and Vitamin-C.  Calcium-rich beans and almonds, nuts can also be consumed. The foods that must be avoided during periods include bread, pasta, French fries, treats, onion rings, wafers, and margarine etc. – basically processed and high sodium foods. Try to limit consumption of too much salt in your diet during periods, to avoid bloating and fluid retention.

Take medication if necessary – In case the pain gets too agonizing and nothing else appears to work, it would be better to have necessary medication after consulting your doctor / gynecologist. Common medicines recommended for menstrual pain are Meftal Spas tablet, Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve etc. But make sure that you just don’t make it a habit to consume tablets each time, and focus on more alternate options. If the menstrual pain is so severe that it hinders your usual routine, it can be an underlying symptom of health issue like fibroids, endometriosis, PID etc. and hence in case of severe menstrual pain, one must consult a doctor immediately.

Heat is the remedy – Using warming pads, warm bottles, and warm wraps near your abdomen can help in relaxing the muscles and ease the pain. While at your office, there are products like stick-on heating pads, roll ons that can provide temporary relief from menstrual cramps. You may also try taking warm water showers to relax yourself after a long, hard day.

Exercise and keep moving – Certain ladies discover that working out during periods to be an awfully relaxing movement. Resting is good, but lying down whole day actually makes your body lethargic. Light exercise forms like yoga, pilates & tai chi may offer assistance to relax abdominal and lower back muscles and alleviate the pain. Dancing is a kind of physical activity that not only is fun but also distracts you mentally as for a while. Basically, any physical movement even walking or moving around doing your usual chores helps your body to stay active and maintain the blood circulation throughout the body that ultimately helps menstrual pain.