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I cramp before and after my period really bad it never stops im very drain and irritable what can this be?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Common: Start 800mg Ibuprofen three times a day about half a week before your period is due and continue till the cramping stops.

Answered 6/25/2014

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