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Having horrible menstrual cramps... does tylenol (acetaminophen) not work for cramps? it didn't even put a dent in the pain.
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Cramps : menstrual cramps are from prostaglandins. Ibuprofen is an anti-prostaglandin. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is not. Feel better.
Answered 7/13/2015
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Better choices: Tylenol (acetaminophen) might take the edge off of menstrual cramps but usually does not help much. Ibuprofen (Advil) or Naproxen generally helps more, but I also advise magnesium (ideally magnesium taurate or glycinate) 3-400 mg/day. You can also get magnesium by adding 1-2 cups of epsom salts to a warm bath. Herbs like cramp bark, valerian, black cohosh and chamomile can help. See http://tinyurl.com/mssgows
Answered 7/11/2015
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