Menstrual cramps

ambarnett1 · February 2014

So I was having BH's all night. Not enough to be too concerned, but I noticed them. Thought I was dehydrated so I drank some water, peed, and laid down on my left side for a while. Now I'm having very uncomfortable cramps, like menstrual cramps. Anyone else have this or is this a 'you should call the doc kind of occurrence'? I mentioned cramps to my doctor on Wednesday at a check up and he said it was okay, but these are way worse than before.

dreamalways · February 2014

I would call your dr. It could be a sign of early labor.

clickactual · February 2014

Ya labor felt like the worst menstrual cramps in the world. That is the only way I could describe it. I would call your dr

GeorgiaWife12 · February 2014

I would definitely call. Even if it turns out to be nothing, at least you have the peace of mind. And if it does turn out to be something, you don't want to ignore it!

kseccomb17 · February 2014

Call. Even if it's just for peace of mind. If it is something, it's best to catch it earlier on.

alysemci · February 2014

Doctor, from what I've heard menstrual cramps aren't normal

MamaFantastic · February 2014

keep an eye on their timing too... are the waves of cramps coming predictably every X amount of minutes? info like that will be useful to your doctor when you call.

tee7778 · February 2014

Did u call the dr? What did they say

KelleAlward · February 2014

This is a symptom in which you are supposed to call your doctor. That said, I have had a feeling of menstral cramps on 2 occasions in the last few weeks. Though I don't know for sure I suspect the cause was gas.

ambarnett1 · February 2014

Thanks for the advice ladies. I called the doc last night at work because they got worse. He said it can be normal and to go home and keep an eye on it. They got better once I rested and ate a snack. He thinks it may be another uti since I am prone to them, so I am going to have that checked out today just in case. They weren't timeable per se. They just came every few minutes for a few seconds. Going to get checked out just to make sure though. My doctor sucks and is never very helpful, so I guess I have to be my own advocate.

Soon2bStaff · February 2014

I had my first experience of having period like cramps during pregnancy on Monday! I had an appt on Tuesday so I told her about it and she said it's normal! It was a different doctor than my usual one (just because I have to meet everyone in the practice just in case my doctor can't deliver me) but I feel like I've heard "that's normal" with most of my questions I bring to them! I had period like cramps on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. I'm chalking it up to her moving and my belly growing. I would always call the doctors office and speak to someone if you think you should... Especially for piece of mind! Sorry to hear your doctor sucks though... That's frustrating!

daniz110 · February 2014

I would call your doctor as well. I started feeling that way, but it didn't last, they said it was a pulled muscle. If it is lasting a while and excruciating, I would definitely call. Good luck!

MissyNWill · February 2014

I've had these type of cramps the last week or so. Nurse said they were normal. GL and FX!!

rascus15 · February 2014

I woke up Friday morning from a dream that I was cramping and starting my period. I was bleeding (which I do from time to time from having fibroid tumors) I started paying attention to my "cramps" and noticed they were different from the ones I have had. They started out slight and then climbed. They peaked then descended again. My OB had me come in. He did a pelvic and my cervix is closed, but when they hooked me up to the monitor they saw I was having contractions. I am now having sporadic contractions and am on bedrest. I was very apologetic to my dr when I first went in and he said he would rather see me every other day and it be nothing than we miss something. After finding out I was having contractions I was very glad that i went in. I go back Monday for a recheck. It is better to be safe than sorry.

ambarnett1 · February 2014

I went in and found I have a bad uti with blood in my urine and bronchitis that is irritating my uterus causing the cramps and contractions. Boo. Bed rest for the weekend which means no work again for me. Thankfully, I have a doctors note so they can't fire me yet lol

rascus15 · February 2014

Glad you found out what is going on! I hope you have a speedy recovery

sking72 · February 2014

Ugh that sounds rough, feel better!

jennypenny1014 · February 2014

Yikes! At least it's that, and not preterm labor though! Sounds awful, having to make light of the lesser of two evils... Sorry you have to deal with that! Feel better soon!

baileymama3 · February 2014

Bummer! Feel better!

zoopsiedaisy · February 2014

Hope you get some relief quickly!! Feel better!

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