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Wow...all of the above are good suggestions.
You do need to check your diet. I am gluten and cow's dairy intolerant.
So whilst still eating gluten in my 20s, none of my nutrients were being properly absorbed, and my cramps were terrible no matter how many vitamins I took.
Light protein (like tuna, eggs, or yoghurt) is great, though, all else equal.
I have found that vitamin C, calcium and b-complex are key...need at least 1 month (or up to 2 cycles) before seeing some help.
Many find that D, E, and fish oil supplements help, as some have mentioned.
In general, nutrients and herbals, including teas, that strengthen the blood and calm the nerves will help.
BUT
Vitex/Chasteberry extract every day on top of all the others is what relieved me of the need to take much if any ibuprofen. Now I hardly ever need it.
The others didn't hurt but didn't help me so much...plus, though I didn't have terrible PMS as some do, I think that I do feel that the vitex/chasteberry extract does noticeably support you at that time.
Peace & blessings,
7L
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