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I threw up and almost passed out today because my period cramps were so bad. this has happened a year and a half ago aswell. i use midol and usually it does the job along w heating pad lots of water and resting but today i still cramped bad. normal?

Q: i threw up and almost passed out today because my period cramps were so bad. this has happened a year and a half ago aswell. i use midol and usually it does the job along w heating pad lots of water and resting but today i still cramped bad. normal?

: Yes, menstrual cramping pain could be worse at times. However, if you have never seen a GYN doctor for this problem then you should be checked just to rule out certain problem which may be contributory. Good luck.

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Yes, menstrual cramping pain could be worse at times. However, if you have never seen a GYN doctor for this problem then you should be checked just to rule out certain problem which may be contributory. Good luck.

Answered 6/20/2023

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A member asked:

I threw up and almost passed out today because my period cramps were so bad. this has happened a year and a half ago aswell. i use midol and usually it does the job along w heating pad lots of water and resting but today i still cramped bad. normal?

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