I have had period like cramps off and on

RedBird11 · December 2013

There were a few times I have felt period like cramps in the past week or so. I woke up with them this morning and then they went away. Now they are back. I am I trying to decide how worried I should be... I have my next OB appointment on Monday where I could ask my doctor. Or do you all think this warrants more immediate attention? I have been trying to research with mixed results. I am a FTM and pretty clueless about what is normal and what's not. Any responses are very much appreciated.

MissWhis · December 2013

I'm having them too. And someone else posted the same thing earlier. I'm guessing they are normal, but keeping a watchful eye on it for now.

Edit: mine just started last night and have gotten a bit worse over the course of the day, though.

JoelleOK · December 2013

I can't see how many weeks you are, but some people describe Braxton hicks as period cramps. Look into what those are and see if it matches what you feel. Obviously tell your Dr on Monday.
My midwife gave me a list of emergency symptoms to go to the ER for. Did you get a list like that?

RedBird11 · December 2013

Thank you both for your responses. I am 22 weeks and 5 days. I don't remember getting any list but I will have to go back through the stuff she gave me at my first visit.

MissWhis · December 2013

Or, a lot of people in the previous thread suggested it could be a UTI:

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12196484/just-got-off-the-phone-with-my-doc#latest

britt33 · December 2013

I find I get those if I am not well hydrated. Maybe try drinking a substantial amount of water?

RedBird11 · December 2013

I just drank a bottle of water before bed. I know I probably haven't been drinking enough water, lately. So that very well could be it. Thanks for calming my nerves, I wasn't sure if it was something that called for an ER trip or not. I am just glad I have an appointment Monday. I guess I should have searched for similar threads but it never crossed my mind. Sorry for the repetitive post but thanks again for all of the replies. I am so thankful to have all of you ladies around for aupport,.

Krispix78 · December 2013

britt33 said:

I find I get those if I am not well hydrated. Maybe try drinking a substantial amount of water?

This. Water and kicking your feet up helps tons.

Medic99 · December 2013

I was just going to post something similar. Mine are scaring me because they are not like the contractions I have been having. Anytime I sit down or get up they are worse and go to my back. I over did it today with putting up lights outside and I am wondering if that is why. I might put in a call and see what the on call says. I am also getting shooting pains going down my stomach. Anyone else having those? I know mine is not a UTI.

sayysayy13 · December 2013

I'm also having period like cramping but think myn might just be early Braxton hicks.. Hopefully they subside. Water deff helps and putting you're feet up

prettyinpink84 · December 2013

LOTS of water and lay on your left side. If they don't go away in say 30-45 mins then call dr.

hordol · December 2013

Due to some health issues, I haven't had a period for 5+ years (which was why I was so surprised when I got pregnant, hah!) so I don't remember what the difference is between menstrual cramps and regular stomach cramps very well...but I have had some stomach cramping. While it was uncomfortable, it wasn't excruciating or anything so I didn't call the doctor and it went away when I rested. I've been feeling baby kick and move around since, so I think everything is fine. I would say if your cramps don't go away with resting and drinking water, then you might want to call just to be safe.