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What conditions could intensify joint pains around the time of your period?

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Dr. Mabel Obeng answered

PMS: Your symptoms may be due to premenstrual syndome. Eating complex carbohydrates during the time of your period might help. Also excercise an ibuprofen.

Answered 12/8/2012

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