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Seems like every month a week before my period, my back is very restless at night. prevents me from sleeping. what can i do to stop it?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Back pain: Back pain is a very complicated issue. Schedule a visit with a priamry care doctor first to try to determine what evaluation steps are needed. If it is happening one week before your period and not during then a gynecologic cause is not very likely.

Answered 2/12/2014

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