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Period cramps are very bad &i take 600 mg of gel advil (ibuprofen) to stop pain for a while and then another 600mg bc it is so unbearable such heavy pain. normal?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Can be helped: Yes period cramps can be debilitating for some women, however, it is not necessary to consider these as normal. Contact your GYN for a work up and discuss treatment options.

Answered 7/25/2016

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A member asked:

Period cramps are very bad &i take 600 mg of gel advil (ibuprofen) to stop pain for a while and then another 600mg bc it is so unbearable such heavy pain. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

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