Comments on: Period and backache?

By: Dr. sanjay S

Dr. sanjay S — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:45:14 +0000

for releaving the pain, Take a massage sessum or mustard oil for 10 – 20 min at pelvic region and Sit in hot water tub it will divert the blood flow toward the skin and you will get reduce in pain. Use good absorable pads for menses
Dr. Chotiwala from http://www.chotiwalasayurveda.com

By: Noelle

Noelle — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:45:14 +0000

Just bring the meds that help you. You’ll have to go to class ne-wayz but afterwards just go lay down..

By: alwaysmoose

alwaysmoose — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:45:14 +0000

Just skip class, take a sick day and relax. Have a friend record lecture or force yourself to do the reading and go to office hours.

By: Stephanie H

Stephanie H — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:45:14 +0000

I feel your pain. I once had to leave class in tears when I was a freshmen in college because my back hurt so bad.
Heating pad before class. Get up early and walk around some before you head out to class this will help with the cramping. Advil and aleve are good for the pain. If you know your period is coming take them before you get the back pain. Midol has a muscle relaxant which may help some. If you aren’t on oral contraceptives consider getting some. They have helped many woman with painful periods by reducing the length of the period.

By: Winnie

Winnie — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:45:14 +0000

If OTC medication isn’t helping, ask a doctor for prescription medication. Using a heating pad (from another answer) sound good. You can also buy heatwraps that you can wear under your clothes.