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Extreme period pains is there something that can be done to stop the pain.
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YES: Assuming you are not allergic to NSAIDS I would suggest the use of ibuprofen ( Advil )2-3 tablets every 6-8 hrs or naproxym sodium ( Aleve) 220mg for severe pain take 1 tablet every 8 hrs.
Answered 11/14/2017
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