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What can be done to help soothe period pain?
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OTC anti-inflamma: Like motrin, advil (ibuprofen) if you see your gyn and u have nothing strange going on there are many script meds u can take that work better than the otc ones and also bcpills can help or get rid of your period altogether and also a med called Lysteda that u only take on your cycle please discuss all options with your ob.
Answered 5/26/2015
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Period pain: NSAID’s, SSRI’s, hormone meds, OTC meds containing diuretics, warm bath, heating pad, exercise & acupuncture are excellent for PMS / period. Avoid caffeine, chocolate, alcohol & salt. Get GYN eval to R/O underlying pathology. Consider omega- 3 fatty acids, magnesium (supplementation or through diet) or Black Cohosh with dr ok. Sipping Chamomile can dissipate pain. Ginger helps w nausea.
Answered 5/27/2015
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