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What are the best non-drug ways to alleviate menstrual cramps? are there certain foods/supplements or forms of exercise that work well?
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Yes: try magnesium 300-600mg/day + Vitamin b6 250 mg + oil of evening primrose 500 mg/day. If magnesium causes diarrhea reduce the amount
Answered 11/27/2017
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