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I have very bad cramps on my period to where it makes me nauseous. what can i do to fix it?

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Will get better: Usually its good to try pain killers like ibuprofen. It will get better over time.

Answered 4/9/2016

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Pills: You can ask your doctor to start you on birth control pills that will regulate your cycle and help with all the symptoms you have.

Answered 4/18/2016

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See your doctor and: Have them evaluate you and see if they can prescribe hormonal therapy ( bcp...) to help you symptoms.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cramps: 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 9/28/2016

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