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Can anyone tell me what can i do against period pain?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Healthy lifestyle : Proper nutrition and routine exercise helps a lot. Sometimes doctors recommend NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen. Some people may need birth control hormone meds to control that. Discuss this problem with your PCP.
Answered 3/13/2016
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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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