cramping vs. ligament stretching

cass_e · May 2009

I'm having trouble telling the difference between lower abdominal cramping and ligament stretching. ?My doctor tells me to come in if I have cramping, but I'm not sure if I am experiencing cramping or stretching...help!!!

mrsxoxo1598 · May 2009

::sitting back waiting for responses:: i'm in the same boat. usually, when my stomach feels "heavy" i'll put that into the RLP category. when i walk or exert any kind of real energy, i get sharp pains in my lower abdomen, i put those in the cramp category and slow down & drink plenty of water.

Serinn · May 2009

My doctor told me that the sharp short pains are RLP (which I get a lot of...). She told me it's normal as long as they don't last long, or don't go away with a short rest.

Lucky428 · May 2009

My RLP is always gone w/in seconds, and it doesn't just happen. I do something to cause it- sneeze, cough, laugh, quick movements, etc.

Cramps would feel more achy and not as sharp as RLP and would last longer.

MewMew · May 2009

RLP can be a "zing" of pain, when you get up, sneeze, cough. Or kind of dull when you're just sitting around.

I consider cramping only like my period or when I gotta poop.

haleymay18 · May 2009

Just because the pain doesn't go away immediately does not mean it would be considered cramping. I have had significant pains in my left lower abdomen that last for HOURS and my dr. says they are ligament pains. He says that some people only feel them as shocks where as others are prone to the lasting pain.

I don't think there is a clear answer to your question.

LEE_V · May 2009

and cramping can come from needing to poop or having gas as well. it's not necessarily a problem..

BlairWaldorf · May 2009

haleymay18:
Just because the pain doesn't go away immediately does not mean it would be considered cramping. I have had significant pains in my left lower abdomen that last for HOURS and my dr. says they are ligament pains. He says that some people only feel them as shocks where as others are prone to the lasting pain.

I don't think there is a clear answer to your question.

ditto this.

I figure if the cramping isn't making me cry or isn't sharp cramping, then I'm a-okay.

cass_e · May 2009

Thanks for your responses, gals! After I got into the doctor she determined that it was just stretching...which I now believe because it's been going on for hours over the past week and it's seriously more painful than I thought it would be. It's off and on, and on more than off, I guess. As long as it's normal and not something to be concerned about, I guess. I just hope that when/if it is cramping that I know it!!! Apparently cramping is bad...at 25 weeks, anyways. Thanks again!

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