Why does it take so long for my pain meds to start working???!!!!!?!


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Why does it take so long for my pain meds to start working???!!!!!?

I have really bad menstrual cramps on the first day my period starts-ALWAYS!!!! Every time I start feeling them coming on I take 2 pamprin AND 2 advil. It takes about 1.5 to 2 hrs to start working and only lasts for a little while. If I don't realize I have cramps and take them medicine after it starts, I am in really horrible pain!!! I can't do anything but lay down and moan til the meds kick in an hour later. If I'm in school, OMFG...I won't even start on that...


Answers:

When I took my daughter to the doctor for the same reason, he gave her a stronger ibuprofen ( anti inflammatory) to start taking a few days before her period to try and get ahead of the problem. Make an appt at the doctor and see if they would suggest something like this for you. If not go to the gynecologist and they can check things out. That will be our next step. There could be something wrong during your period that the gyn can help you with. There is no reason you should be in this much pain.




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