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I agree with Kimm, I use a heating pad on my belly for whenever late night cramps hit me. I keep it by my bed, so can just plug it in and flop down onto it or hug it against myself if I need to.
I also agree about the tea.. You hate ALL kinds of tea? If it's because it's hot (I am not a fan of hot beverages), you can cool them down with ice or something after they have seeped for long enough and drink them that way.. They are all so different in flavours, too.. You SHOULD be able to find one you can tolerate better than the others.. cammomile is a good idea for night time as it has a relaxant or something in it.. And obviously fennel and peppermint are the big ones.. which you can try and play around with. I'd way rather drink a cup of tea, then suffer the cramps.
I found not too expensive peppermint capsules in the local pharmacy here, you could try checking it out.. or health food stores, you might find you can afford them that way. I think they are supposed to be helpful for D too so it's a good investment either way... And I empathize about being a poor student!
Good luck!
--Steph

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