Period sickness and cramps

When I was on the pill I didn't have any symptoms from when I was younger. This is my third cycle in a row and I'm thankful that I'm starting to regulate after a 9 month hiatus from Aunt Flo. I do wish that I knew how to cope with the cramps and quesy-ness thought. I just took a pamprin so that should help with the cramps, hopefully. Any advice how to deal with these symptoms?