• During my period, I experience severe lower and upper back pain. Is this normal?

When I get my period, I experience a sharp pain in my lower and upper back. It usually lasts for about 2 days on and off, and over the counter pain medication such as midol and tylenol do not help. I don't know anyone else in my personal life who experience this same pain. Is this normal?

2 Answers

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Kiama, New South Wales

No.

  • OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
  • Buffalo, New York

Many women have painful menses and it gets better over time. You should try naproxen, two tabs twice a day during menses and if not better in several months, see your gynecologist to rule out endometriosis.

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