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What to do if i have really bad period pains, does anyone know what helps you feel better?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Period pain: tx: nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise ; acupuncture are excellent for pms. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol ; salt. Get gyn eval to r/o underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, evening primrose oil, chasteberry. magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or black cohosh with dr ok. Sipping chamomile can dissipate pain.

Answered 11/28/2017

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