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How do I comfort a teenage girl cramping immensely and aggravated?

She was diagnosed with dysmenorrhea 2 years ago. Normal over the counter painkillers are useless so I normally get monthly prescription drugs from the gyno. They help but usually takes a long time to provide relief. She has to miss school the first 3 days every month as she's unable to focus.

They have tested her for endometriosis and fibroids, all to no avail.

Sometimes, I feel so HELPLESS seeing my baby that way.

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Sunnykel76 · 46-50, F

My daughter suffers the same. Motrin occasionally works for her. She uses a heating pad or hot water bottle to help alleviate the pain. Sometimes a warm bath.

JustA · 36-40, M

@Sunnykel76 We got a jacuzzi installed for her for this same reason because she was addicted to warm baths and she spends hours in it on her first 2 days.

Sunnykel76 · 46-50, F

@JustA I'm sure my daughter would love a jacuzzi. I really hope she feels better.

Sunnykel76 · 46-50, F

@JustA birth control has helped my daughter alot

JustA · 36-40, M

@Sunnykel76 She's scared of birth control because one of the side effect is weight gain

Sunnykel76 · 46-50, F

@JustA yes it def can, but to what degree I guess differs with people. My daughter didn't gain more than maybe a few lbs