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Why does my lower abdomen hurt?

By July 2, 2009 - 11:14pm
 
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I have a pain in my lower abdomen that feels like it does before I start my period. The only thing is I am not supposed to start for another seven days. This pain is much more intense than I am used to. It seems to get worse and feels tight when I need to urinate and afterwards the pain subsides for a few minutes and the tightness goes away. I also feel like my lower back is very tight and this seems to make the pain in my abdomen slightly worse from time to time. Is there anything you can tell me that could be causing this pain? I am getting a little worried and unfortunately right now I cannot afford to go to a doctor. Thank you for any insight you may have.

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Anonymous (reply to Anonymous)

sounds like pregnant

March 8, 2012 - 9:15pm
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Anonymous

Possibly kidney infection due to an untreated uti...

February 21, 2010 - 7:45am
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wow

February 1, 2010 - 2:13am

Thanks for replying. I would still urge you to see a doctor because you have your ovaries in the front and kidneys on the back.
The only time I would think that pain in your lower abdomen and back are normal are if you have been exercising and you're sore or if you are cramping from your menstrual cycle.
Tylenol will mask the pain but I would also advise that you take it only when necessary because of it's link to liver damage. It's okay to take it, just remember not to exceed the recommended 4 grams per day.

Sorry that I couldn't help you any more! But I urge you to get yourself checked out. :-)

July 3, 2009 - 1:09pm

Beautynchaos,
Thank you for your post. I have a few questions for you: Do you have painful urination as well? Like a burning sensation when you pee? If not, are you on any form of birth control? and have you had regular bowel movements?

It can be a list of possibilities based on your pain symptoms and I don't know your previous history to be able to provide you with just 1 answer (hence all of my questions). Please get back to us with answers to those questions as well as any other pertinent information you feel that we should know.

I know that you don't want to hear to go to the doctor, but sometimes bowel obstructions can cause a cramp-like pain that tends to come and go-- but if this is what you have you need to see a doctor asap. Please write back soon!

Thanks :-)

July 3, 2009 - 5:38am
(reply to Rosa Cabrera RN)

No painful urination, bowel movements are normal, and not on birth control. Everything is normal except for the pain in the lower abdomen and the pain in the lower back. Last night I took tylenol and the pain seemed to go away. This morning I woke up with a little bit of tightness but otherwise fine.

Thanks

July 3, 2009 - 7:11am
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