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Is it normal to have cramps (extreme without ibuprofen) for over a month? what should i do?

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No it is not normal: No it is not normal to have cramps for a month.If you are having cramps for a month you need to see your family doctor or gynecologist to find out the cause and get proper treatment.

Answered 7/2/2013

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I take bout less than 5pills of ibuprofen a month for menstrual cramps & heard could be bad for your body in time? Is this true?

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I take 1200-1600 mg of ibuprofen in total(800 mg per day for 2 days)every month for my menstrual cramps. Is that a safe dosage. It wont affect me negatively in the long run will it?

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