Should my cramps be this bad during my period?

Should my cramps be this bad during my period?
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answer:It was very normal for me at your age, 14. Once I got to about 15–16, my cramps were less bad. A nice warm bath helped, as did Ibuprofen taken a few days prior to my period. If you begin taking Ibuprofen doses two-three days prior, the pain is less sharp.
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