Is it normal to have really bad body aches, especially on the lower back when on your period?

Question

I had started my period a few days ago and tylenol is not working....it hides the pain and as soon as the medicine wears off, its comes right back?

Answer 1

It's quite common. Applying heat directly to the low back helps a lot. You can use a heating pad or one of those self adhesive patches (they work GREAT, but they are expensive). Anecdotal evidence (people's experience, not research-based) shows that magnetic devices are helpful in managing this type of pain also.

Ibuprofin (Motrin, Advil) has an anti-prostaglandin action that makes it more effective than acetominophen (Tyenol) for this type of pain.

Answer 2

VERY normal!!!! Tylenol never worked for me. Advil always was better. Advil is usually 200mg per tablet so you can take 3 of them instead of just 2.. works better! Sometimes if my cramps are really bad I will take 4 the first time around then continue with 3 over 5-6 hours after that. You can also try putting a heating pad over your tummy/lower back and that might help with some of the pain!

Answer 3

That's just cramps and yes it is normal. Try some Advil instead of Tylenol, most people swear that it's better. Two of those green gel caps do a great job for me. The pain will come back when they wear off but meanwhile enjoy your life.

Answer 4

yes. normal. and it is normal to have to keep taking pain relievers for it every 4-6 hours. advil/ibuprofen works better than tylenol. good luck you only have about 40-50 more years of this!

Answer 5

Yes, it is. Try using and NSAID like Advil or Aleve. It's an anti-inflammatory and will work more specifically on your muscle aches due to your period.

Answer 6

yes, thats normal. it's just cramping. my lower back always hurt when I have my period.

Answer 7

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