Pills are not always the best option , these are some other things you can try for pain relief .
If you have terrible cramps you know you have have to be stuck in bed , this is a trusted companion , it slowly soothes and help to relax the muscles on the area it is placed so you can breathe a little easier . Up to this day I still use these.
samply 2L Hot Water Bottle with Knitted Cover
My sister put me on to these two years ago and they work wonders for me , start drinking a week before and during my period and it’s such a good pain reliever sometimes I forget I am even on my period.