Medications for colic and PMS - Pre Menstrual Tension should be used under the advice of a gynecologist. Some examples of remedies for colic and PMS are:
- Contraceptive: prevent ovulation and balance hormone levels, reducing PMS symptoms;
- Anti-inflammatories, such as Ibuprofen, Nimesulide or Naproxen: reduce inflammation, relieving headaches and colic;
- Antidepressants, such as Fluoxetine, Paroxetine or Sertraline: decrease fatigue and insomnia caused by PMS;
- Diuretics, such as Spironolactone: prevent fluid build-up, reducing PMS swelling;
- Antispasmodics, such as Scopolamine or Papaverine Hydrochloride: reduce the intensity of contractions of the uterus and increase well-being;
- Analgesics, such as acetaminophen: relieve headache, backache and cramps.
Another option is the natural treatment made with homeopathy, which includes the ingestion of homeopathic remedies such as primrose oil or Vitex, which act on some areas of the brain regulating the hormones and relieving the symptoms of PMS. Borage oil can also help relieve symptoms. Learn more at: Borage oil in capsules.
A diet rich in B-complex vitamins such as nuts, oats, potatoes, chicken and brown rice or calcium, such as milk and dairy products, broccoli, cabbage butter or Brazil nuts is also important for increasing well-being during PMS . See other foods that help relieve colic and PMS in: Foods That Combat PMS - Pre Menstrual Tension.
Home remedy for colic and PMS
An excellent home remedy for colic and PMS is ginger and cinnamon tea because ginger has anti-inflammatory and analgesic action and cinnamon has anti-spasmodic properties that help relieve cramps and menstrual cramps.
To make ginger tea and cinnamon for colic and TPM just boil 1 liter of water, add 1 stick of cinnamon and 5 cm of ginger, strain and drink up to 3 cups a day.
Natural Remedy for TPM
An excellent natural remedy for combating PMS is food supplementation with evening primrose oil, also called primrose, as it plays a regulating role in hormonal functions because of the quantity and quality of gamma-linolenic acids it possesses.
- How to use: Take 1 g of evening primrose oil per day.
Supplementation with evening primrose oil is an excellent natural remedy to decrease the symptoms of premenstrual tension (PMS), especially in relation to headache.
Another natural remedy for colic and PMS is to make a hot compress with essential peppermint oil and apply it to the abdomen for 15 minutes because the peppermint has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and soothing action. Simply add 3 drops of peppermint essential oil in boiling water and moisten a clean towel by placing it on the abdomen.
