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How to help period pains? my friend is laying on her bed in agony, what can she so that will work fast!?

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

See below: If she is in agony - this could be an emergency such as an ovarian torsion - get her to an emergency room.

Answered 11/7/2015

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Well: If she has no contraindications, give her 800 mg of ibuprfin every 6 hours with extra strength tylenol, (acetaminophen) 2 every 6 hours. If she is becomming disabled then the pill may be in order. Good luck.

Answered 1/3/2013

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