[header] How to handle crohn's flares during your period [title] Apply heat to the pain. [step] Heat can help reduce pain from menstrual cramps and abdominal pain caused by crohn's disease. Turn a heating pad on the medium or high setting.
[header] How to handle crohn's flares during your period [title] Apply heat to the pain. [step] Heat can help reduce pain from menstrual cramps and abdominal pain caused by crohn's disease. Turn a heating pad on the medium or high setting.
Lay down, and drape the heating pad over the site of the pain. This may be on your abdomen or your lower back. The heat helps the area heat up before the flare-up hits. Taking a warm shower or bath can help to lower the temperature and ease your discomfort. Use it to apply heat anywhere on your body that is painful. [substeps] Read the specific heat or temperature instructions on the heating pad, depending on the type of product you choose. Once the heating pad is on, make sure it remains on for about 15 minutes and the heat encourages the itching to lessen. [substeps] If your appointment for crohn's will not be within the recommended timeframe, sign up for an alternate treatment.