could it hurt?

to take midol for cramps if AF is not here?

Nope, I take it for leg cramps, and my DH takes it for his back!  

Quoting I AM TRON:" Nope, I take it for leg cramps, and my DH takes it for his back!  "

wow! hmm. for some reason, lately i've been cramping almost non stop in between AF and less when AF is here. idk if it's related to my hormone imbalance or not...

Quoting I AM TRON:" Nope, I take it for leg cramps, and my DH takes it for his back!  "

rofl.. why? it's not for that type of cramps?

not that it could hurt.. but it's basically a diuretic (pushes fluids out of you) and pain reliever.

leg cramps.. you're better off eating a banana.. taking a diuretic if you're low on potassium (which causes leg cramps) can actually make them worse

Quoting snglemama:" rofl.. why? it's not for that type of cramps? not that it could hurt.. but it's basically a diuretic ... [snip!] ... off eating a banana.. taking a diuretic if you're low on potassium (which causes leg cramps) can actually make them worse"

but if it's like your uterus cramping?

Quoting CottonCandyKiller:" but if it's like your uterus cramping? "

then sure.. I guess.

Quoting snglemama:" then sure.. I guess."

i just hope it works. unfortunately have to wait till tomo to look for it...

Quoting snglemama:" rofl.. why? it's not for that type of cramps? not that it could hurt.. but it's basically a diuretic ... [snip!] ... off eating a banana.. taking a diuretic if you're low on potassium (which causes leg cramps) can actually make them worse"

Lol... It doesn't magically work for one type of cramp... It's just a cocktail of ibuprofen, sodium naproxen, caffeine and a diuretic. The only reason it is targeted it at women is because it treats a combination of symptoms that we experience, and men normally don't. All of those drugs still work in men. I take it for leg cramps because my doctor suggested it, and it works.

Quoting I AM TRON:" Lol... It doesn't magically work for one type of cramp... It's just a cocktail of ibuprofen, sodium naproxen, ... [snip!] ... normally don't. All of those drugs still work in men. I take it for leg cramps because my doctor suggested it, and it works. "

yes... motrin typically works well on uterine cramps.. which is why postpartum moms are given it.. and women take it during their period. NO problem your man taking it.. I agree... nothing in it will hurt.

but... your doctor is a dumbass if he recommends it for leg cramps. Leg cramps are caused by a potassium deficiency, and a diuretic flushes out potassium. Unless you mean sore legs from working out... ??