A member asked:

My menstrual cramps are gettingworse. i took ultracet (tramdol and acetaminophen) headache thinking it would help the cramps too, it didnt. i had to leave work, what can i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dysmenorrhea: Try nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise ; acupuncture are excellent for dysmenorrhea. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol ; salt. Get gyn eval to r/o underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or black cohosh with dr ok. Sipping chamomile can dissipate pain.

Answered 1/22/2014

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