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Why can't i stop eating a few days before i get my period? it's very hard to control, i especially crave bread. is there a way to control it?

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Depends: 5htp 200-300 mg three times daily may help with carb cravings.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/23/2016

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