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On my period. back hurts really bad, weak and shakey, is this normal?
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Depends: If you bleed really heavily and it has been chronic u may have anemia. It is not normal to be debilitated by periods. It is called dysmenorrhea and easily resolved with a birth control pill. Try 2naproxyn 2 x per day with tylenol (acetaminophen) every 6 hours, should help.
Answered 1/5/2013
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Not unusual: Painful periods are not unusual. After you are seen by your doctor, the appripriate treatment can be prescribed.
Answered 11/27/2017
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