help! back pain from period?

Question

my upper back hurts really bad whenever i get my period i get migranes too and really bad cramps where i cant even walk

ive used heating pads and midol and they dont work

Answer 1

Sounds like it could be serious and you should go to the doctor. For the mean time, take Excedrin Migraine when you feel the migraine coming on, be prepared ahead of time, so you can take it before it turns into a migraine or it won't work. If relief items such as Midol don't work, have you tried taking it before your pain comes on like you would the Migraine meds? Sometimes taking birth control pills can help as well as anti-inflammatory, and muscle relaxors (but be careful, can be addictive). Also eating right can factor in and maybe regular stretching could help. You can try going to a sports medicine shop and buying a hard foam roll; you lay down on it and just breath, real easy; it stretches the area in between your shoulder blades and works great for upper back pain/tightness. Ask them how to use it and the various ways it can be used and it's also inexpensive. Sometimes lying down on your back and having somthing underneath your knees (and ankles equally) about the same height as your thigh can releive pain and pressure.
Tips on controlling PMS (if that's what you have):
~Eat complex carbohydrates (such as whole grain breads, pasta and cereals), fiber and protein.
~Cut back on sugar and fat.
~Avoid salt for the last few days before your period to reduce bloating and fluid retention.
~Cut back on caffeine to feel less tense and irritable and to ease breast soreness.
~Cut out alcohol. Drinking it before your period can make you feel more depressed.
~Try eating up to 6 small meals a day instead of 3 larger ones.
Get aerobic exercise. Work up to 30 minutes, 4 to 6 times a week.
~Get plenty of sleep--about 8 hours a night.
~Keep to a regular schedule of meals, bedtime and exercise.
~Try to schedule stressful events for the week after your period.
~Taking calcium pills may reduce symptoms of water retention, cramps and back pain. Taking about 1,000 mg of calcium a day probably won't be harmful, especially because calcium has so many other benefits, such as being good for your bones, but note that the body can only absorb 500 mg of calcium at a time so take it at separate times in the day.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I don't know if you suffer from a back injury. I do and I use midol or aleve. Sometimes, Neither work. I take a hot bath. Sometimes nothing works. Heating pad, ice, the pillow I think its from Dr schools and it vibrates. Really helps break up the tight muscles. All of these help me but everyone is different the chemistry there body. Its finding what is good for you. If you have a back injury its is better to wear a pad. I forgot why my ob/gyn told me. Something with my tailbone.

You might want to try Tradional Medicines Raspberry Tea. Its not that great but it works. You'll find it your natural food section. When all else fails this usually works.

Apply heat to your abdomen with a heating pad or hot water bottle, or take a warm bath. Heat improves blood flow and may decrease pelvic pain.
Lie down and elevate your legs by putting a pillow under your knees.
Lie on your side and bring your knees up to your chest. This will help relieve back pressure.
Get regular exercise. This improves blood flow, produces pain-fighting endorphins, and may decrease pain.
If you have vaginal pain with cramps, try using sanitary napkins instead of tampons.

Answer 4

You need to speak with a gynecologist. She can help you with your pain. Oftentimes oral contraceptive pills can reduce the amount of pain. It is possible you have endometriosis; a condition where the endometrial lining of the uterus (the part that builds up and sheds with menses every month) can find its way through the fallopian tubes and grow were it shouldn't--throughout the pelvis. This tissue reacts to the hormonal changes just like the tissue inside the uterus and the bleeding of the tissue can cause great pain. Also, the tissue sort of acts like glue or adhesions and makes everything in the pelvis; the uterus, ovaries, adnexa, bowel, stick together. This is also painful.

Your UPPER back pain is not typical symptoms, however, and I don't have a clue why your menstrual pain would be felt there. However, referred pain can be felt. Migraines can certainly be associated with PMS/menses.

Also, for pain, try to stay away from asprin since it is a blood thinner and can cause heavier bleeding. Motrin, or other ibuprofen medication works well for pain and can actually decrease the amount of bleeding. Heating pads work well in combination with the medication. Certain foods can increase the chances of getting a migraine; caffiene, chocolate, salts, cheeses, red wines. Also, it has been written that orgasms can reduce both cramping and migraines but they don't seem to help me.

Answer 5

I had a similsr experience about a year ago - was late - took a test and there was a faint line/shadow, even though the first test was negative the second test was shadowed! I waited a few more days and went to the doctor who did a test there and then to determine the result - it was negative. Dont worry about the lateness of this as you have been on anti b's, my friend was on them (they cause the pill to not work properly) and she was about 2 weeks late - so dont worry just yet, on the other hand, as they can stop the pill from working there is a good chance you could be pregnant. Try not to let this bother you (hard i know!) but wait and see what the doctor has to say first. Any way, good luck and i hope you get the result you are looking for!!! xx

Answer 6

These kinds of pains are unique only to certain people. I get migraines and back pain as well, and my legs cramp up horribly. Definitely heat packs and Midol is a lifesaver.

Answer 7

hey i get bad cramps and pain and feel sick whne i have my period. when i can i try to use heatpacks ibroprofen (howeva its spelt lol) and im on the pill. the pill is supposed to stop the pain but doesnt really much. you should go c ur doctor about it if it is really bad

Answer 8

If your are able to take aleve. Start taking them a week before your period and try some type of exercise.

Answer 9

You might have Endometriosis. I have it, I get horrible cramps, back pain and sometimes I feel sick to my stomach.

Answer 10

heat and motrin work well for me....I too get the back pains and cramps