Question regarding cramping (possible TMI)

jrodsgal06

So this might be a little TMI, but for the past few days, whenever I go to "tinkle", I feel a little cramping in my lower stomach.  So much like AF cramps, that I fully prepare myself to see blood when I look down at the tissue, but thankfully haven't seen any yet ((((KNOCKS ON WOOD))))).  Has anybody else felt anything similiar after going to the bathroom? 

TIA

OregonPachey

You might have a UTI.  I had one around 15 weeks and I had a lot of cramping and pressure.  No actual painful urination though.

PurpleK26

Yes, that's alot what UTI's feel like... it's also what I felt when I was newly pg.

katie9136

sounds like you might have a UTI. It could be nothing, but you might wanna call the Dr. if it continues to kinda hurt or burn or cramp for a few more days. Supposedly they are pretty common during pg.

jrodsgal06

PurpleK26:

Yes, that's alot what UTI's feel like... it's also what I felt when I was newly pg.

 Ok, so this is going to sound like the dumbest question EVER (please feel free to flame), but how do I know if it is a UTI, or just normal newbie pregnancy cramps (since I don't have any urgency to pee or burning when I pee)

katie9136

Have yall had sex lately? You can get them if you don?t go pee right after. It?s possible they might sell like a testing kit at Walgreens or CVS, but I think the only way to really know for sure is to go to the Dr. for a pee test. Any Dr. will do like a GP or whatev, doesn?t have to be the OB.

jrodsgal06

katie9136:

Have yall had sex lately? You can get them if you don?t go pee right after. It?s possible they might sell like a testing kit at Walgreens or CVS, but I think the only way to really know for sure is to go to the Dr. for a pee test. Any Dr. will do like a GP or whatev, doesn?t have to be the OB.

LOL....Poor DH....I haven't let him touch me since my BFP!!!!  I'll call the dr and go PIAC just to make sure....Thanks for the advice, ladies

MrsDCruz

Hmm.... thats interesting, I vote UTI as well.

WearingRed

jrodsgal06:

PurpleK26:

Yes, that's alot what UTI's feel like... it's also what I felt when I was newly pg.

 Ok, so this is going to sound like the dumbest question EVER (please feel free to flame), but how do I know if it is a UTI, or just normal newbie pregnancy cramps (since I don't have any urgency to pee or burning when I pee)

You have your DR. do a PIAC test to check for protein in your pee. It's the only way to be sure and don't worry about feeling stupid or over worried its worth being tested to be sure and most Dr. would rather you do the test than let a potential infection move up to your kidneys.