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This might be strange. im currently on my period and was woken up by a sharp pain from my right lower back that extended to my pelvis. no position helped relieve the pain. once i had a bowel movement, it mostly went away. what could that have been?

Q: this might be strange. im currently on my period and was woken up by a sharp pain from my right lower back that extended to my pelvis. no position helped relieve the pain. once i had a bowel movement, it mostly went away. what could that have been?

: If is is a one time pain, it is difficult to pin down. I would not be too concerned. If it returns or persists it may worth having it evaluated

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If is is a one time pain, it is difficult to pin down. I would not be too concerned. If it returns or persists it may worth having it evaluated

Answered 6/26/2021

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A member asked:

This might be strange. im currently on my period and was woken up by a sharp pain from my right lower back that extended to my pelvis. no position helped relieve the pain. once i had a bowel movement, it mostly went away. what could that have been?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven McCornack answered

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