“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
No.
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.
