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Everytime i get my period i get very painful menstrual cramps where i can't move off the couch it lasts for 3-4 days and i sometime throw up what do i ?

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Dr. Helayne Merkin answered

Dysmenorrhea: Many people have flulike symptoms with a period. You should be evaluated for pelvic pain with an exam and ultrasound and if all is well can be offered medication to reduce the symptoms such as anti-inflammatory medications like Ibuprofen and if not contraindicated , the birth control pill.

Dr Enriquez agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

Everytime i get my period i get very painful menstrual cramps where i can't move off the couch it lasts for 3-4 days and i sometime throw up what do i ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Helayne Merkin answered

Dr Enriquez agreed

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