3rd Trimester
Period Like Cramps
Last night I had a bit of a scare. Thought for a minute I was getting contractions. I had period like cramps and back pain for three hours straight. My husband thought it was time, but I knew it wasn't due to the constant pain. I'm feeling a little better today. I have a Dr.'s appointment this afternoon and I was going to bring it up to her. Is this common this stage in pregnancy? What could it be?
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Re: Period Like Cramps
What you just described is actually very commonly what women experience when they are in early labor. You never know!
I know the first contractions I felt after my water broke felt like period cramps. That's how I knew it was actually my water that broke and I didn't pee myself. So many people told me their labor started as cramp-like feelings.
Good luck!
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It could very well be contractions. My friend told me that contractions run through your front to your back. I would definatley bring this up to your doc. today, I'm surprised you didn't call them last night since it lasted for three hours.
I felt something like that, but it only lasted for maybe a 1/2 hour the other day and it wasn't in a pattern nor going around my back. Regardless on Wednesday I will be letting my doc know.
I have experienced the same thing. ?I called my doctor and she told me to go to triage because she as worried I was having preterm labor. ?Everything was fine, but the nurse told me I could've been dehydrated and that could've caused the cramps. ?Now I make sure I drink plenty of water and try not to be on my feet all day (which can be a challenge with my job). ?I would talk to your doctor. ?
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Ditto this.