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A member asked:
When i have period pain what medicine should i take?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Period pain: Start taking Ibuprofen or Naproxen three or four days before your period begins.
Answered 5/26/2015
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Options: NSAID’s, SSRI’s, hormone meds, OTC meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise & acupuncture are excellent for PMS / period. 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. Ginger helps w nausea.
Answered 5/27/2015
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