Advil

No...I did not know that about Advil!!!! Where is it said that it can effect a woman's hormones? That is very interesting information and I would love to read about it! If that is true, I guess it would be best for me not to take Advil. But what is Advil? Ibuprofen? Or acetaminophen?

I have been taken off Advil (Ibuprofen) and anti-inflammatories because my creatine levels kept fluctuating. This chemical is related to the kidney. I was taking an anti-inflammatory for my cramps, not that it was helping much. A friend highly recommended something to me for both PMS and menopause. It seems to be working. It is Yam Cream. You rub 1/4 tsp. on different fatty parts of your body every day that you are not on your period. I have only had one period since being on it and I sure wasn't in agony. I had some twinges but I might not have been using enough so I have increased my dollop this month. We'll see how it goes. It might be something you would like to consider.

I couldn't till you talk to your Dr. Advil is good for pain thats all I know.

Advil is not for daily use, sorry. Here is what I know to help inflammation. Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Turmeric accounts for the yellow color of curry and American mustard and has a distinctive sharp flavor. turmeric is recommended for all inflammatory disorders, including arthritis, tendonitis, and auto immune conditions. Take 400 to 600 milligrams of turmeric extracts (available in tablets or capsules) three times per day or as directed on the product label. Whole turmeric is more effective than isolated curcumin, its major constituent. Look for products standardized for 95% curcuminoids. Be patient: the full benefit takes two months to develop. Don't use turmeric if you have gallstones or bile duct dysfunction. Pregnant women shouldn't use it without their doctors' approval. In rare cases, extended use can cause stomach upset or heartburn. Ginger: Powdered dry ginger is an excellent anti-inflammatory. Take one to two capsules (500 to 1,000 mg) twice a day with food. As with turmeric, you won't get the full effect for two months. Boswellin: This is the extract of the herb Boswellia, used in Ayurvedic medicine and available in capsule form. It may be useful for generalized inflammatory conditions such as fibromyalgia. The dosage is two capsules twice a day unless the product label directs differently. I suggest you use it as food. Up the mustard and sprinkle turmeric on anything you can. Ginger in tea can be nice. Boswellin will have to be bought. Dr. Andrew Weil, get his books from the library also states the following!! In addition to herbs, you can also take dietary steps to reduce inflammation. The specific fats in your diet affect the way the body makes prostaglandins, a group of hormones that regulate inflammation. Some prostaglandins intensify the inflammatory response while others reduce it. To help your body reduce inflammation eliminate polyunsaturated vegetable oils, margarine, vegetable shortening, all partially hydrogenated oils and all foods that contain trans-fatty acids (read food labels to check for the presence of these oils). Instead, use extra-virgin olive oil as your main fat and increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids found in oily, cold-water fish, flaxseeds or oil, and walnuts. Hope this helps you become healthier and more comfortable.

I have started taking Tylenol Arthritis. It seems to help not only my arthritis, but my migraines as well. I don't take Advil anymore, ever since my doctor told me that it contains aspirin. I was constantly using it during my menses, and the doc explained that it was the reason for the excessive flow. I've had a hysterectomy since then, and don't have that problem anymore, but I still avoid taking the Advil.

White Willow Bark (found at herbal/nutrition stores) may help reduce inflammation. It's what aspirin is made from, but this herb has fewer side affects and lasts longer. It's really good for headaches and menstrual cramps too!