Period-like backache/cramps?

LilyGracesMommy

So this morning I started having a lower backache ( like when I would get my period) when I got home I took it easy and it eventually subsided, though before it did, I had some period-like cramping in my front as well.

I am going to call my MD in the morning to see if this continues if I should be concerned, or if it's "normal"

I never had anything like this with my other 2 pregnancies and am just curious if any of you ladies have experienced this

LilyGracesMommy

** I looked at the first 2 pages and didn't see any "Thursday symptoms" thread posted*** so hoping I'm not being too much of a SS

Read247

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12245699/thursday-daily-symptom-check-in

When was the last time you pooped? I get cramps sometimes when I'm constipated.

LilyGracesMommy

@jmar2011 and @read247

Thanks! And what page was that on?? I swear I checked!!!

LilyGracesMommy

Ugh!! I swear I really looked... Oh well

Post is now posted in the appropriate place

LilyGracesMommy

Thanks everyone

I feel relieved knowing some others have had this

Aaward1658

I had this yesterday too, took it easy and it's been gone today. I'd say if it gets more painful or continues to call the MD.

twistsandturnsto2

Yup, had that last week. Drink lots of water and take it easy for a bit to see if it helps at all.

Ashes92813

Heating pad on low-warm or a warm bath has helped my lower back pain. And lots of water! Make sure to take of easy too. Hope you feel better soon.

ashquack

I get this sometimes too and it is freaky- basically all tips people have stated seem to help:)

megzep

I've been suffering a few days with backache and cramping. I attributed it to dehydration. Wed morning when I was leaving work, my back hurt so much I was on verge of tears. Hope you feel better!! Heating pad has helped today

katekat8721

Sweets, you're a regular and this is a "I'm kind of freaking out please help" type of post... to me there's no way you're a special snowflake or anything at all!

I've been having achy cramping and sharper RLP cramps going on all week. I can tell we're going through a growth spurt though and my tummy's changing in size and in shape. These are also babies #1 and #2 for me so I was told to expect cramping/RLP/uncomfortableness.

Being as this is baby #3 and you haven't experienced this before, I would call the doc and just see what he says. From what I've been reading on RLP, it's more common to feel it in babies #1 (and sometimes #2) since your body is stretching as it's never done before.

I'll also second when I'm cramping I drink lots of water, lay down, and take a stool softener just in case I'm a little more stopped up than I realize!

Good luck to you, keep us posted xo

LilyGracesMommy

@katekat8721  You really consider me a regular? I'm honored (seriously tho, I feel like I know all you ladies but didn't know if I posted enough to be known as well)

As for the backache/cramping its gone now, I've been keeping hydrated ( I think that helped) I have a OB appt Wednesday so I'm going to bring it up then, but at this point just hoping they stay away so I don't have to worry

And as a PP said " talk to a nurse" I am a nurse but my expertise is more in the gieratric setting (i.e. come to me with questions on CHF, pneumonia, cellulitis,etc.) basically anything not OB related. The "nurse" in me *knows* it's prob nothing or just stretching or braxton hicks but the mom in me is an anxious fool who questions everything

Anyways thanks everyone for your feedback! 

katekat8721

LilyGracesMommy - heck yeah! I'm glad that the cramping has stopped. I think stuff like that is always a little worrisome no matter what # baby this is. Take it easy girlie!