Severe lower back pain, abdominal pain, leg pain, loss of appetite, lack of energy. On pain killers. Help?
Patient: Hey mia. I m a 22 year old girl. During my periods i suffer from severe pain in lower abdomen, back and my legs(thighs). I have not taken any pain killers yet for the same. But now the pain is becoming untolerable for me. I want to ask that is taking pain killers safe in the long run?? During my periods i usually lose my apetitte and energy. Doctor: This is common in females. These symptoms happen due to hormonal changes. There is no harm in taking pain medicine for short period. Pain killers for weeks to months is not advisable. I would suggest to consult a gynecologist and rule out any serious issues related to uterus such as uterine fibroid or endometriosis. Thanks.