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Every time i have my menstrual cycle i get severe cramps on my right side and nothing seems to help what should i do?

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GYN exam: and pelvic ultrasound. Obtain a full gyn consult on dysmenorrhea and get Rx for medication for cramping. Until seen, you can use Aleve as follows if nit alleric: 2tab initially, then 1-2 tab every 8 hrs on a full stomach taken with Zantac 150mg /day.

Dr Ingram and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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