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Why am i getting cramps two days before my expected period?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cramps: happen start an NSAID like Motrin or advil (ibuprofen) for the cramps good luck..

Answered 6/30/2014

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