A 29-year-old female asked:
i am 29 yr old female and have noticed my legs ache from knees down in my bones when on my period. water and ibuprofen don't help. this last all day. ?
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Dr. Bradley Frazee answered
31 years experience Emergency Medicine
Elevate legs: You can also try - if you have the luxury during the day - lying down with legs above the level of your heart. You could also try adding or substituting acetaminophen for ibuprofen.
Answered on Mar 30, 2015
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