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Menstrual cramp relief


Tue, September 24, 2019 9:17 PM

Hello, what do you all take to relieve menstrual cramp pain? I have usually relied on ibuprofen, but know I'm not supposed to take it (I have Crohn's). Thanks for any advice!

FPO NM1275
Joined Sep 24, 2019

Thu, October 17, 2019 9:46 AM

Reply posted for Catie49.

I usually take Tylonal and put a heat pad on.  I know Tylonal is not ideal, but doctors have told me to use that if it's bad.  I use an electric heating pad at home and I put the Icyhot pad on for work.  You can get the stick on ones at any drug store.  

FPO Catie49
Joined Oct 17, 2019

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