A 34-year-old member asked:
What can i take for really bad menstrual cramps?
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Dr. Videh Mahajananswered
Internal Medicine 16 years experience
PMS: Otc pain meds typically wrok great.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
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.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
What are the causes of really bad menstrual cramps?
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Dr. Ashu Syalanswered
Pediatrics - Nephrology & Dialysis 32 years experience
Dysmenorrhea: Several reasons- retroverted uterus, poly cystic ovaries, endometriosis.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me how i can relieve really bad menstrual cramps?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Menstrual Cramps: Dysmenorrhea Tx: NSAID’s, SSRI’s, hormone meds, OTC meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise & acupuncture are excellent for dysmenorrhea. 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.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Why are my menstrual cramps so bad? Can I take something to alleviate them?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Get gyn eval: 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.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Can I take something OTC for menstrual cramps that really works?
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Dr. Stephen Pappachenanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: Midol, advil, (ibuprofen) motrin, etc... Of course, they shouldn't be taken all at once.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Incredibly bad menstrual cramps?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Dysmenorrhea: Try nsaid’s, ssri’s, hormone meds, otc meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise ; acupuncture are excellent for dysmenorrhea. 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.
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