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What Causes Back Pain, Tender Spot On Spine And Warm Sensation In Forehead?
Question: Hi,
I'm really worried. I had sexual contact with a new partner, we had protected sex but the condom did slip off and got stuck. He did not finish having an orgasm when the condom had slipped off. He had to pull the condom out of my vagina and once that happened, we stopped our sexual encounter, but literally 12 hours later I had back pain. I also have felt warm to the touch on my forehead but no fever. Every time I get the pain, my forehead feels warm. I did however have a bump on my spine in the middle of my spine that hurt when I touched it. I don't remember if that bump came from bumping my back into something that night or the type of sex we had and I injured my back by pulling a muscle or something. I don't know if the pain I'm feeling is due to that or should I be worried about other illnesses? I'ts been a week and I still have the pain. I have gotten muscle relaxers which help for the moment but does not take away the pain. I'm panicking, please help!!
I'm really worried. I had sexual contact with a new partner, we had protected sex but the condom did slip off and got stuck. He did not finish having an orgasm when the condom had slipped off. He had to pull the condom out of my vagina and once that happened, we stopped our sexual encounter, but literally 12 hours later I had back pain. I also have felt warm to the touch on my forehead but no fever. Every time I get the pain, my forehead feels warm. I did however have a bump on my spine in the middle of my spine that hurt when I touched it. I don't remember if that bump came from bumping my back into something that night or the type of sex we had and I injured my back by pulling a muscle or something. I don't know if the pain I'm feeling is due to that or should I be worried about other illnesses? I'ts been a week and I still have the pain. I have gotten muscle relaxers which help for the moment but does not take away the pain. I'm panicking, please help!!
Brief Answer:
You most likely just hurt your back and back pain is not a symptom of STDs
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
I am sorry that you are so anxious about the symptoms of your condition, but I hope I can provide you with some reassurance.
The fact that you actually hurt when you touched your back in a particular spot, and that the pain is in the same area, makes another diagnosis extremely unlikely. The fact that you feel warm to touch when you have the pain can just be due to your body's stress response, especially if you do not have a true fever (greater than 100.4)
Bladder infections can cause lower back pain over your kidney area, but you usually will also have urinary frequency and pain. Most STDs take more time to exhibit symptoms and also would not have caused pain within 12 hours.
So if your muscle relaxants are not helping much you may want to try an anti-inflammatory pain reliever, like ibuprofen. Ibuprofen can be taken at a higher dosage than the two tablets that are the usual recommended dose (400 mg). You can take up to four tablets (800 mg) up to every 8 hours. A hot water bottle on your back can also help soothe tight muscles.
If you develop any abnormal vaginal discharge or bleeding, or any sites around the vagina or labia, you should see a GYN for evaluation. Otherwise you may want to follow up with a primary physician if your back pain does not improve soon.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
You most likely just hurt your back and back pain is not a symptom of STDs
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
I am sorry that you are so anxious about the symptoms of your condition, but I hope I can provide you with some reassurance.
The fact that you actually hurt when you touched your back in a particular spot, and that the pain is in the same area, makes another diagnosis extremely unlikely. The fact that you feel warm to touch when you have the pain can just be due to your body's stress response, especially if you do not have a true fever (greater than 100.4)
Bladder infections can cause lower back pain over your kidney area, but you usually will also have urinary frequency and pain. Most STDs take more time to exhibit symptoms and also would not have caused pain within 12 hours.
So if your muscle relaxants are not helping much you may want to try an anti-inflammatory pain reliever, like ibuprofen. Ibuprofen can be taken at a higher dosage than the two tablets that are the usual recommended dose (400 mg). You can take up to four tablets (800 mg) up to every 8 hours. A hot water bottle on your back can also help soothe tight muscles.
If you develop any abnormal vaginal discharge or bleeding, or any sites around the vagina or labia, you should see a GYN for evaluation. Otherwise you may want to follow up with a primary physician if your back pain does not improve soon.
I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Best wishes,
Dr. Brown
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Dr.Brown,
Thank you so much for your response, it has helped tremendously. I still continue to feel pain in the middle of my back but now it has moved upward towards my upper back and shoulders as well. I do also notice when I get pain, I get chills and get very cold. I haven't had any vaginal discharge or discomfort in that area. I do however, get throbbing pain here and there on my legs. Could the back pain and throbbing sensations be connected? Also, how long should the back pain last before I seek medical attention? Thank you again:))
Thank you so much for your response, it has helped tremendously. I still continue to feel pain in the middle of my back but now it has moved upward towards my upper back and shoulders as well. I do also notice when I get pain, I get chills and get very cold. I haven't had any vaginal discharge or discomfort in that area. I do however, get throbbing pain here and there on my legs. Could the back pain and throbbing sensations be connected? Also, how long should the back pain last before I seek medical attention? Thank you again:))
Brief Answer:
I think you need to see a doctor about your back pain
Detailed Answer:
Hello again, and I am glad that i was able to provide you some reassurance. I am sorry it took a while for my reply to you.
Your symptoms are not really typical of an injury if your back pain is migrating to your upper back and down your legs. The sensation of cold is also not typical.
As I am an OBGYN I am not the most qualified doctor to diagnose your back pain, but if your symptoms are getting worse I do think you should see a medical doctor for evaluation. I can assure you though that your symptoms are not typical of any type of STD and any association of your episode of unprotected sex and these symptoms are most likely a coincidence.
I do not think getting an evaluation is an emergency, but I think you should schedule an appointment next week with your primary physician of that is possible.
I hope this advice was helpful and that you feel better soon. I am available anytime if you need any further assistance.
Take care,
Dr. Brown
I think you need to see a doctor about your back pain
Detailed Answer:
Hello again, and I am glad that i was able to provide you some reassurance. I am sorry it took a while for my reply to you.
Your symptoms are not really typical of an injury if your back pain is migrating to your upper back and down your legs. The sensation of cold is also not typical.
As I am an OBGYN I am not the most qualified doctor to diagnose your back pain, but if your symptoms are getting worse I do think you should see a medical doctor for evaluation. I can assure you though that your symptoms are not typical of any type of STD and any association of your episode of unprotected sex and these symptoms are most likely a coincidence.
I do not think getting an evaluation is an emergency, but I think you should schedule an appointment next week with your primary physician of that is possible.
I hope this advice was helpful and that you feel better soon. I am available anytime if you need any further assistance.
Take care,
Dr. Brown
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Dr. Yogesh D
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