To speed the healing, you can: 1  Rest the leg. Avoid putting weight on the leg as best you can. 2  Ice your leg to reduce pain and swelling. Do it for 20-30 minutes every three to four hours for two to three days, or until the pain is gone. 3  Compress your leg. Use an elastic bandage around the leg to keep down swelling.
Menstrual cramps are caused by uterine contractions (when the muscles in the uterus tighten and relax allowing blood to leave the uterus). The lining of the uterus releases special chemicals called âprostaglandins.â These substances can increase the strength of the contractions, especially if the levels rise.
Most, if not all women have hot flushes when they're on their period. Your body temperature goes up slightly during this time, that's why you feel hot. With regards to your cramps, you should speak to your doctor about them if they're unbearable. It's very common and they can give you some painkillers for just cramps.ost, if not all women have hot flushes when they're on their period. Your body temperature goes up slightly during this time, that's why you feel hot. With regards to your cramps, you should speak to your doctor about them if they're unbearable. It's very common and they can give you some painkillers for just cramps.