Patient's question:
Primary dysmenorrhea, Chinese medicine says my constitution is cold and lung heat. The dysmenorrhea usually occurs on the second and third days of the period, very severe with nausea, requiring painkillers, feeling cold, and often having a dry mouth. Hello, can soaking feet before bed help alleviate it? In a couple of days, my period is coming, and I want to soak my feet early to alleviate the dysmenorrhea? If it's lung heat, can I add ginger slices to the hot water when soaking my feet?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Your issue is dysmenorrhea, characterized by recurrent cyclical abdominal pain during the menstrual period and its (before and after), with pain radiating to the lumbosacral region, even leading to severe pain and fainting. It is recommended to use moxibustion therapy for this condition. This method is effective, has no side effects, is very convenient, can be done by yourself, and is also very comfortable. You can buy moxa sticks at a pharmacy. Use 4 sticks at a time, and moxibustion the Qihai point and Guanyuan point on the lower abdomen. It is best to let the warmth spread to the lower back. Just be careful not to burn yourself.