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How to get rid of period pain?
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Menstrual pain: If your period is regular taking aleve (naproxen) or ibuprofen before your period start can prevent or alleviate the pain, Talk to your Dr. Good luck
Answered 5/26/2015
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Pain: 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.
Answered 5/28/2015
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Period pain: Period pain can be treated by using pain killers like anti inflammatories and using heat pack. http://patient.info/doctor/dysmenorrhoea
Answered 10/1/2016
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