A member asked:

I am at school & i just got my period & i am having imense pain in my lower back & stomach. any suggestions i can do to stop the pain?

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Dr. Yvette Westford answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

OTC pain meds: Your local pharmacy should have Ibuprofen and/or Naproxen. Good anti-inflammatory. Then try a topical application of something like SalonPas patch for the low back pain. If you can, aerobic exercise will also help relieve menstrual pain.

Answered 4/3/2016

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