need your opinions please

bretsgirl

So I have been feeling some symptoms for the last week and they have been getting increasingly worse, to the point where it isnt just discomfort but more painful and distracting. I feel it 24/7. I waited until I just couldnt take it anymore and called the doctor this morning. They checked my urine for a bladder infection - all was ok. They seemed a little perplexed and said these symptoms seem normal for pregnancy, and is likely round ligament pain, but to call back if it gets worse. I am only 17 weeks along. I thought I would run them by you gals to see what you thought.

1) sharp, throbbing pains in lower abdomen. esp left side. abdomen sore to the touch and discomfort/pain/pressure when I bend over even slightly.

2) downward pressure on vagina. vagina feels externally swollen and slightly sore to the touch

3) sore lower back

 

Wendy525

That sounds pretty bad for so early in the pregnancy. I would ask for another exam.

Aliliv

They seem normal to me at this stage, well at least for me anyway:)

ejh090305

Sounds perfectly normal to me. Sorry you are in pain but it just sounds like your uterus is stretching and the pressure and back pain is from the weight of the baby. Make sure to maintain good posture and that might help.

Personally the downward pressue is really bad for me when I first stand up, making me waddle a little bit when I walk but once I loosen up, it feels okay.