I think I have tried everything too.

The 'natural' creams to rub into the tum did nothing.

Heat packs do help a bit but are a bit unpractical if you are walking aroundthe shops or work!!! A hot shower helps too but I always felt too guilty to stay in one. Also in winter I would lie in bed on my tum wth the electric blanket on.

I used nuraphen plus as the special period pain meds didnt touch the sides.

Apparently excercise is meant to help, not that you feel like doing any then.

I hope someone else has something better I can use too!