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Period and back pain

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Stockport, UK

Does anyone else get bad back pain when on there pain?

I suffer from chronic back pain and Sciatica anyway, but seems everytime I'm on my period nowadays, I'm in agony with my back.

Thanks

January 29, 2017
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Members overwhelmingly confirmed that period-related back pain worsens significantly with fibromyalgia, with many describing how existing... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed that period-related back pain worsens significantly with fibromyalgia, with many describing how existing conditions like sciatica and spinal arthritis become nearly unbearable during menstruation. Several members shared practical relief strategies including heating pads, Thermacare patches for daytime wear, anti-inflammatory medications like Indometacin, and higher doses of ibuprofen when tolerated, though some noted that fibromyalgia has made them newly sensitive to medications they once relied on. A recurring theme was the struggle with heavy periods and hormonal birth control complications, with members discussing failures of IUDs, shifts to mini pills like Cerelle to skip periods altogether, and ongoing searches for gynecological answers including possible endometriosis diagnoses.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I have spondylitis, so I get back pain but it feels worse when I'm on my period.

February 6, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, I always get the back pain from my periods. I think the Pamprin helps me the most. Also helps with the moodiness. :) Hugs
Also I take 800 mg of ibuprofen, any kind, that's 4 pills of the regular 200mg tablets OTC. Some people can't handle the stomach problems with it, but I've been using it since I was 16 so I'm very used to it. Hope something helps. ♡, Shilo

January 29, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

aww sending hugs, doctor today was very nice not seen her before and has said I need to see the other GP again and speak to her about it, she has given me more antibiotics, but said it was very hard for her as she was coming into it at the problem so late on which I understand. Fingers crossed these help, plus she gave me more codeine x

January 30, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

That unfortunately is one of the problems with having fibro it gets worse not better.

January 30, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I agree with everyone lol, midol and pamprin are OTC drugs for period relief. I just take 4 OTC ibuprofin for cramping and backpain. I also use a heating pad. They also make patches (thermacare) that you could wear when you aren't sitting.

January 29, 2017

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