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Lower Back Pain, Period Cramps, Weakness, Discomfort, Diarrhea, Pink Mucus, Excessive Sleep. What Is The Cause?

Hello, I m Nola ~ I m 48 yrs., not pregnant & while shopping yesterday I developed a severe lower back pain, cramping like period pain in lower bowls or female area (not period), pain in between my legs. At this time I tried using the bathroom with no luck. So I tried to continue shopping & got water (I m abnormally thirsty) to drink, couldn t bear drinking because I started to get super weak, my face felt hot & flushed. My heart was throbbing so hard I could feel it in my neck & face (cheeks); even my arms became so very week I couldn t hold on to the shopping cart. The Manager & Pharmacist assisted me & wanted to call Paramedics, but I needed to get home to my daughters, so they wheeled me to my car. Now, upon arriving home I needed help once again & I went to bed....Woke-up this A.M. & still in great discomfort & very weak I tried to cook brunch for my girls but kept burning the food (I d like to think that this is rare for me)! After my attempt I had great sharp pains in my back & gut & then had diarrhea (just a little bit) & it was pink mucus & further into it, it had gotten a bit brighter & a little more red in color, no odor.....I was so weak & panting & my lower back was screaming in pain & my pelvic & lower right abdomen aches! As I ve been writing this; it seems after half a word to a few words I keep fallllllling asleeeeeep!!! Not liiiiike me at all.....And it s taken me a few hours to complete this note to you! Ridiculous! Thank you in advance & any thoughhhhhhts would be great! Sincerely, Nola Mumzeeeee
Wed, 13 Nov 2013
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Infectious Diseases Specialist 's  Response
Hi Nola,

Welcome to HCM.

I am suspecting a gut infection based on your symptoms. Infection of gut might have caused abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dehydration. Sometimes this pain can radiate to the back and upper thighs.

I suggest you get a stool exam done for microscopy and culture to rule out infection. Mean while I suggest you take Tab Buscopan twice daily after food.

Drink adequate water. Take fluid diet for the next few days. Rest as much as possible.

If stool exam shows infection, get in touch with your GP for a prescription of appropriate antibiotics or antiparasitic medications.

Thanks.
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Lower Back Pain, Period Cramps, Weakness, Discomfort, Diarrhea, Pink Mucus, Excessive Sleep. What Is The Cause?

Hi Nola, Welcome to HCM. I am suspecting a gut infection based on your symptoms. Infection of gut might have caused abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dehydration. Sometimes this pain can radiate to the back and upper thighs. I suggest you get a stool exam done for microscopy and culture to rule out infection. Mean while I suggest you take Tab Buscopan twice daily after food. Drink adequate water. Take fluid diet for the next few days. Rest as much as possible. If stool exam shows infection, get in touch with your GP for a prescription of appropriate antibiotics or antiparasitic medications. Thanks.