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MrsWP · November 2011

I've been having severe abdominal cramping (in my upper abdomen just under my chest) with absolutely no explanation! No spotting, nothing like that. I called the doctor and have been waiting for a return call for hours... nothing yet. The other ladies in my office said they think it could be severe gas but I've never had that happen before and nothing is coming out at all... Feels like severe cramps and then it lessens to a dull ache and disappears.. then 10 minutes or so later... it starts again. I do have an ultrasound scheduled in 2 days but this can't go on for two days!
Anyone know what it could be... I truly have no idea and waiting for the doctor seems to be taking forever.

HotChocolate79 · November 2011

I posted about something very similar, except mine was in my lower left side. It eventually started shooting off into my back and got so bad I was basically crying. It started Saturday and today is the first day I am feeling better, though it's not completely gone. I called my doctor he said it didn't sound like anything dangerous given that I had no bleeding, no uterine cramping, no fever, chills, etc. I was going to go in today if I didn't feel better, but fortunately I do. Hoping you find some relief too.

lyndsey774 · November 2011

When was the last time you went to the restroom? I mean REALLY went. This could be severe constipation. It can cause cramping, almost contraction like pain in your lower tummy and even up into your ribcage. I've had it before and it can be almost unbearable.

MrsWP · November 2011

thanks. Did you do anything specific to help alleviate it? When it hurts.... IT REALLY HURTS! I mean its way too early for BH contractions.. so it couldn't be that.. but I feel like they r coming in regular intervals.

lyndsey774 · November 2011

um....sit on the toilet. Seriously. Just sit there and relax. If nothing happens I would take a stool softner or 2 before bed. Also tonight drink a lot of water (if you can, I know it's probably the last thing you want to do). Water helps get things moving. NO CHEESE, NO PASTA or anything that usually binds you up. In the morning, drink a cup of regular coffee. I think after you use the bathroom you will feel 100% better. Then the trick is to stay on track. Activia is wonderful. So is one cup of coffee every morning. After my post earlier, and encouragement from other bumpies, I fully intend on starting that again.

If worse comes to worse ask your OB for her suggestions for constipation relief. I hope you feel better....

HotChocolate79 · November 2011

MrsWP:
thanks. Did you do anything specific to help alleviate it? When it hurts.... IT REALLY HURTS! I mean its way too early for BH contractions.. so it couldn't be that.. but I feel like they r coming in regular intervals.

I agree that mine might be bathroom related too. But I just lay on my right side all day long in fetal position with a pillow between my legs. Not fun but it seemed to have helped.

MrsWP · November 2011

yesterday but it wasn't a lot.. And I've had constipation on and off throughout the pregnancy... TMI but it starts as constipation and then I'll have diarrhea for a day and then I'll be back to normal. But this pain is in a different location... usually thats lower abdomen and its easy to distinguish what it is...
But just in case that is what it is... are there any laxatives or gas relief medicines I could try while pregnant... I've never even taken one while not pregnant so I have no idea what to try.

cwie828 · November 2011

I think your office ladies are right. Pain up high like that is most likely gas. I've had the same thing a couple times during this pregnancy and it literally can take my breath away sometimes. When this happens to me, I drink water like its going out of style until I feel better. It always works.

lyndsey774 · November 2011

my OB told me a generic stool softner is just fine. I take 2 almost every day. You could buy Colace, but it is fairly expensive compared to generic brand with the exact active ingredients.

elviebird · November 2011

Pregnancy gas is no joke. I had it way up high under my ribs too and it was horrible. I just walked around a lot to get it moving.

MrsWP · November 2011

I may try the softener. I've been doing a ton of water (which is making me feel totally sick but I'm doing it anyway cause it seems to be the solution to EVERYTHING during pregnancy.) I totally can't do coffee or yogurt since about week 5 without throwing up... anything else you know of with natural laxative powers.

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