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Severe Pain In Lower Back, Pain In Breasts. Due For Periods. Pain Before Periods Or Possible Pregnancy?

I have been experiencing really bad lower back pain for two full days now and don't know if Im pregnant or if Im about to get my period. I never really experience lower back pain before when Im about to get my period but because Im getting older I dont know if the symptoms of pms change as you age. My breast also started hurting 3 weeks ago for about 3 days after a week that I had my last period. I dont know if I should take a pregnancy test now or wait before the month ends being that my peirod is irregular.
Tue, 20 Aug 2013
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Hello,

First, you should undergo one home pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. For confirmation, one blood test for beta-hCG is required after 1 wk.

In absence of pregnancy, it is mostly suggestive of PMS. To get relieve, you have to avoid tea/ coffee, fatty foods, salt from 2nd half of cycle, drink more water, keep regular bowel habit, avoid stress and take some medication if needed.

Hope, it helps for you.
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Severe Pain In Lower Back, Pain In Breasts. Due For Periods. Pain Before Periods Or Possible Pregnancy?

Hello, First, you should undergo one home pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy. For confirmation, one blood test for beta-hCG is required after 1 wk. In absence of pregnancy, it is mostly suggestive of PMS. To get relieve, you have to avoid tea/ coffee, fatty foods, salt from 2nd half of cycle, drink more water, keep regular bowel habit, avoid stress and take some medication if needed. Hope, it helps for you.