Doctors often start by prescribing an SSRI. These medications are safer and generally cause fewer bothersome side effects than other types of antidepressants. SSRIs include fluoxetine (Prozac, Selfemra), paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), sertraline (Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa) and escitalopram (Lexapro).
Eat an ovulation diet. There are a ton of foods that contain the necessary nutrients to help balance out your ovulation cycle and keep things running smoothly. Whole Grains can help increase your fiber intake, as well as Vitamins B and E. Eat more fruits and veggies for Vitamin C and antioxidants.
Over-the-counter medications â such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen (Aleve, others) â may help reduce the pain associated with a herniated disk. Use heat or cold. Initially, cold packs can be used to relieve pain and inflammation. After a few days, you may switch to gentle heat to give relief and comfort.