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"Q: I have horrible cramps. How can I prevent them? A: It&amp;amp;#8217;s unlikely that you&amp;amp;#8217;ll be able to stop cramps entirely, but there are strategies that can ease the pain. One of the best is to take action before cramps start. I often tell my patients to take 400 mg of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxen (Aleve) two or three times a day, two days before their period starts through the first day or two of their period. Quitting smoking, limiting alcohol and eating more veggies can also help. In fact, a recent study found that women who ate 14 grams of fiber a day&amp;amp;#8212;about the amount in two cups of veggies and one serving of Shredded Wheat&amp;amp;#8212;had milder cramps than those who ate less. And while it may be of little comfort now, it&amp;amp;#8217;s worthwhile to note that cramps tend to decrease in intensity as you age."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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