Why does my lower back hurts everytime I have my menstrual period?
110721
Lower back pain can be cramps, just like many women experience cramps in their lower abdomen during their periods.  In fact, until I was in labor, I didn't really get the idea that cramps could be in the front . . . I also have a tilted uterus and have always had strong cramps in my lower back with my period.  So, normal cramps remedys will probably help (ibuprofen, heat).
154014
It's part of a national campaign to educate women about heart disease. they encourage people to wear red in support. they say back pain can be a symptom of a serious heart problem in women. I'd also check with the American Heart Association.
930151
It's normal! It has to do with your hormones and your cycle. Sex during your period can even reduce cramps. If you can't stand the mess, try having sex in the shower or throwing down a towel on the bed and then shower and just throw the towel in the laundry right after. Remember, you can still get pregnant or STI's while on your period, so if you're not on the pill with a trusted monogamous partner, use condoms!
368133
You may have endometriosis.  You need to see a GYN.  If you need to have a laprascope to find out if you have endo then have it.  Endo causes a great deal of period pain.  I know I had it.  I went years without knowing what was wrong. They first put me on the pill and that worked for awhile but unknowingly the endo got much worse.  You can check out endo on webmd or anyother medical site.  Please check it out.  Pain with periods is NOT normal.  We have been taught to believe that and it is not true.  Don't settle girl, get help.  In the meantime, try heat, elevate your legs or curl up like a baby, do not take aspirin, sometimes having sex before your period helps (don't know why, but it does), pain medication was a must before I had my surgery to get rid of the endo and then medication after surgery to try to make sure it didn't come back.   Good luck
46635
Take some midol, wear a pad because tampons make cramps worse and get one of those heating pads to put on your back or stomach whichever hurts more.
826105
Water.\nZinc, calcium, and B vitamins obtained in food and supplements have been found to reduce cramps, bloating and other symptoms.\n\nCramps are caused by the contraction of the uterus during menstruation and vary in intensity from mild to debilitating.\nInstructions \nSTEP 1: Reduce your consumption of salt, sugar and caffeine during the week before your period to prevent cramps or reduce their severity. \nSTEP 2: Increase your intake of calcium-rich foods such as milk, yogurt or leafy green vegetables. \nSTEP 3: Keep in mind that a high-potency B-complex vitamin may help if you're susceptible to menstrual cramps. Vitamin B 6 is especially important, but don't take more than 100mg per day. \nSTEP 4: Apply heat to your muscles when cramps occur. Take a hot bath or place a hot water bottle on your abdomen or lower back. \nSTEP 5: Get moving. Sitting or lying around may actually make you feel worse. Swimming and walking are good activities because they are gentle and not too stressful. Certain stretches and yoga positions will also help to relieve the pain. \nSTEP 6: Avoid standing for long periods if you have pain in your lower back. \nSTEP 7: Massage your lower back to relieve tension and pain. \nSTEP 8: Take ibuprofen or naproxen to help relieve cramps. \nSTEP 9: Take a break, breathe deeply and listen to soothing music.
1104380
You are swollen and it has something to do with your hormones and glands when you are finished with your menstrual cycle it will go back to normal.
1112466
The period itself doesn't really have any feeling, but discomfort does usually accompany it. Usually you'll get cramps, bloating, and maybe some back or head pain. Just take a pain reliever such as Advil or Tylenol.
654104
Yes, i'm like that with pain relief when I'm on my period. just try and wean yourself off them. if you don't you may do your body some serious damage.
915966
Take a pregnancy test when you do not have your period.  Use your first morning urine, as hormone levels will be highest.  If back pain continues, regardless of the test outcome, go to the doctor.  You may have something else, such as a kidney infection, and probably need blood tests, urine tests, and a checkup.  Please do not wait!
163811
There are so many causes of lower back pain that it would take a while to list them all.  They include kidney stones, spinal cord injury, disk disease, improper lifting, sprains and strains, sciatica, pinched nerve, compression fracture, prostate cancer or breast cancer that has spread to the spine, and the list goes on.  The most important thing is that if you have lower back pain that isn't respoinding to the usual treatments and lasts for more than a week, see your doctor.  Most likely it isn't anything serious, but it could be serious.
186426
It sounds like middleschmirtz. You can look it up on the web (yea, that is really the name). It is painful ovulation. Starts about two weeks or so after your last period began. It can cause mild to severe cramping feeling and lower back pain. (You would think we suffer enoung with the rest of the whole female cycle! Geesh!)\n\nLook in to it. That may be what is going on. \nAnother that I can think of is ovarian cysts. That can cause quite a bit of pain and discomfort too.\n\nEither way, if it continues, probably would be a good idea to see your OBGYN
347868
No- this is not normal at all.  Although some pain during menstruation is normal, excessive pain is not. Activity of the hormone prostaglandin, produced in the uterus, is thought to be a factor.  This hormone causes contraction of the uterus and levels tend to be much higher in women with severe menstrual pain than in women who experience mild or no menstrual pain. Common causes can include endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, fibroids, and ovarian cysts.
1008462
Because it sucks to be a woman sometimes.  Your uterus sheds its lining when you are on your period.  It can not come out all at once this would be too traumatic to the body.
298894
Extra weight from the breasts can but a terrible and painful strain through the shoulders and back. Of course there are many other causes for back pain.  Check with you doc.
207772
IT IS TOTALLY NORMAL. AFTER YOR PERIOD YOUR UTERUS CONTRACTS TO SHRINK INTO ITS REGULAR SIZE. PAIN IS NORMAL BEFORE AND AFTER THE MENTRUAL PERIOD.
514999
Pregnancy is not a cure for endometriosis!!!\n\nFor me it's extremely painful cramps during my period.  I used to basically pass out.  Also, during the rest of the month I have pain on my lower right side.  I can really feel it when I walk.\n\nI also find that I am tired all of the time.  I think that it is related but there is no way to know with absolute certainty.\n\nNausea and vomiting especially right before and during my period.\n\nBowel problems.  This is also more pronounced right before and during my period.