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Why do my legs ache and tingle when i have menstrual cramps?
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Nerves: The nerves that come from your uterus into your spine also come from your legs and back. It is called referred pain and is reflection of how your nervous system is wired. Use motrin or better start birth control pill patch or ring and menstrual symptoms will decrease substantially.
Answered 8/14/2015
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