gas

~*Sarah*~

so i feel like im going to get made fun of for this but i am having a hard time determining if its gas or cramping that i should be concerned about. I really think its just gas from all the holiday food but is there a point of pain that I should be concerned about. I am just uncomfortable. any suggestions?

meg1974

The way I usually tell the difference is the gas pains are accompanied by actual gas - sometimes a few minutes later. If you never have the gas, it's probably cramps. Either way, it's probably fine as long as you aren't having severe pain and/or bleeding.

LoveMyLily

I've been experiencing the same thing this time around and was reassured by my dr that it's completely normal. Hope it passes quickly for you!

I'mAcrossThePond

In my first trimester, I had two bouts of extreme gas pain. I would get so bloated and it would be painful to do anything! No position was comfortable and it felt like extreme cramping. One lasted 5 hours, the other one only lasted 2 or so...but were my first experiences like it and were awful...but ultimately did no hard to me or to the baby.

~*Sarah*~

thanks guys I also forgot to mention I have IBS so its probably normal but it sucks oh well. thanks for the help

kristin329

I'm going through the same thing.  The prenatal vitamins are doing a number on me.

Mrs.BlueEyes

I have a test for this:  If I unbotton my pants, and it feels better, then it's gas pains.  I do this almost every single day because I'm so bloated and gassy!