How to tell if pain is normal!?

rqb25

I'm 19 weeks and have been cramping (below my belly) and having low back pain off and on since 1am. I did call my on call doctor at 9 and am waiting on a call back. I don't want to be an alarmist and I've had mild pain before but not for this long. For the mean time I'm drinking lots of water and trying to take it easy!!

legaleagles

It's tough...and it's completely okay to be "alarmist" because it can be really hard to know and there are increased risks with twin deliveries. Never hesitate to call. I had something similar at 19 weeks, too, I went to the ER per the advice nurse - i was having contractions, but they weren't doing anything (a little shortening of my cervix, but not a lot and it was still long). I was put on meds for the weekend and monitored again that Monday.

All multiple pregnancies at my doctor's office are connected with a preterm labor services which includes a weekly call from the same nurse, encourages regular counting of contractions, documenting pain etc. What I was taught is with menstrual type cramps/back pain is to take tylenol, rest for 1-2 hours. If it does not go away after resting while on tylenol in 2 hours I"m supposed to call.

Cramping can be something and it can be nothing so don't ever worry about calling. Drink some water, lay down and watch some TV, take a tylenol and wait for your doc to call.

legaleagles

Did you ever hear back from your doctor?

rqb25

I just got home. Sent me in for monitoring and they tested me for a UTI. Babies looked good. They want to do a cervical length test on Thursday and put me out of work until then. Thank you for checking on me : )

raraavis28

You did the right thing...it's definitely best to be pro-active with anything that could resemble PTL. Hope everything continues to be OK!