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What are ways to help deal with female cramps other by taking medication?
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Some options: Warm bath, heating pad, exercise & acupuncture are excellent for pms / period cramps. 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 & green tea can dissipate pain. Ginger helps w nausea.
Answered 9/11/2013
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