Let's talk about gas pains.

aprilsarahjune

Have you had gas pains while pregnant?  If so, how does it feel?

 I have been having some abdominal pain and think it is related to gas.  I called the doctor's office and was told to go to the hospital if I am worried.  The symptoms have since subsided but if they come back, I might go in.  (I already have pre-term labor issues, so I have reason to be a little jumpy.)

janjag

Well, it's so hard to say.  If you are allowed to take GasX type stuff, I'd try that.  If you can walk, I'd try that too.  GL, I know it can be painful. 

arom729

Mine are lower abdominal pains usually (below where my bump starts), or along my sides.  When I go to the bathroom (#1 or 2), my lower abdomen will cramp, too, and it can double me over.

My doc told me today that GasX is perfectly fine for me to take, which made my day. 

mcwhittaker

Worst pain EVER. When my spine gets out of alignment everything just STOPS moving.

I get pains along both of my sides that feel like my ribs are being crushed.

Has not been unheard of to go into tears due to the pain.

I stay away from anything that could possibly give me gas and I keep gas-x chewables on hand for anything else. 

ToBeMRS52008

Early this trimester I thought I was cramping.  I went into the doctor and got an exam, ultrasound, no problems, only gas ;p  I felt pretty silly.  I think it was also constipation, so up the juice, prunes and fiber.  Good luck!

VaulterMom

mcwhittaker:

Worst pain EVER. When my spine gets out of alignment everything just STOPS moving.

I get pains along both of my sides that feel like my ribs are being crushed.

Has not been unheard of to go into tears due to the pain.

I stay away from anything that could possibly give me gas and I keep gas-x chewables on hand for anything else. 

This. Plus what pp said about pain while peeing. Gas pains can go to hell!  

DHuynh115

so i get gas pain too. It feels like severe all of a sudden cramping and lasts for about 5 to 10 mins or basically till i fart haha (Sorry no other way to put it). Once i fart i feel so much better. The first time I was so scared and then once it had happened a couple times i got the message. So my only advice is...try to fart! haha

MrsH_08

arom729:

Mine are lower abdominal pains usually (below where my bump starts), or along my sides.  When I go to the bathroom (#1 or 2), my lower abdomen will cramp, too, and it can double me over.

This!  I have had gas issues since day 1 (and I do regularly, anyway), either minor or major.  I go to the bathroom regularly with no issue, but the stupid gas pains are frustrating.  Every night, I go to bed feeling like a balloon.  Definitely stay away from carbonation and food that causes gas.  I don't find Gas X to be very helpful.  I prefer Phazyme, but I have had good luck with Maalox liquid actually.  I take the Maximum Strength very berry flavor.

cmr4828

Ok this JUST happened to me the other night for the first time, and then it happened again when I laid down to go to bed a few nights ago.

I had really bad pains in my lower abdomen and I got really concerned. A half hour later the gas relieved itself and I felt 100% normal.

Then the other night I laid down to go to sleep and the same thing. I got up, went to the bathroom and just waited. It eventually worked itself out as well.

It was very painful and very unsettling. I was sure something was wrong...but in the end it was just gas.