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Menstrual cramps

KittenformeKittenforme member
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Are these normal to get around 21 weeks? My ob isnt concerned about any symptoms every time i call or make an apt. My cramps are not severe, but are moderate and uncomfortable because they feel like period cramps.
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Re: Menstrual cramps

  • wildtotwildtot member
    Im only 14wks but could it be RLP? I have it every so often and i feel mostly unconfortable. Some cramping is normal.
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  • KittenformeKittenforme member
    Forgot to mention i have diarrhea almost everyday now with this.
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  • DrillSergeantCatDrillSergeantCat member
    Kittenforme said:
    Are these normal to get around 21 weeks? My ob isnt concerned about any symptoms every time i call or make an apt. My cramps are not severe, but are moderate and uncomfortable because they feel like period cramps.
    Are you drinking enough water? I was having very similar sounding cramps and when I mentioned it to my OB nurse, she told me I should be drinking 100 ounces of water a day. I upped my water intake and the cramps have gone away.

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  • myndihallbergmyndihallberg member
    I agree with PP. When you are dehydrated you can get a lot of aches and cramps that can cause a lot of confusion. Especially if you have diarrhea you are probably low on electrolytes in your body as well. I would suggest to increase your water intake and probably drink a Gatorade to help with your electrolyte balance.
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  • PaniaOPaniaO member
    Contractions also feel like menstrual cramps; the doctor/NP/nurses should ask if they are rhythmic/come and go. Dehydration can also lead to contractions.
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  • DustyMelonsDustyMelons member
    Kittenforme said:
    Are these normal to get around 21 weeks? My ob isnt concerned about any symptoms every time i call or make an apt. My cramps are not severe, but are moderate and uncomfortable because they feel like period cramps.

    Please talk your OB about getting proper help with your diet. Consuming 1000 calories a day is terrible for even a non-pregnant woman; I'm seriously concerned about you and your baby's health and wouldn't be surprised if this was somehow linked.
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  • PrimRoseMamaPrimRoseMama member
    DustyMelons said:


    Kittenforme said:

    Are these normal to get around 21 weeks? My ob isnt concerned about any symptoms every time i call or make an apt. My cramps are not severe, but are moderate and uncomfortable because they feel like period cramps.


    Please talk your OB about getting proper help with your diet. Consuming 1000 calories a day is terrible for even a non-pregnant woman; I'm seriously concerned about you and your baby's health and wouldn't be surprised if this was somehow linked.

    Yes. Eat more protein, more calories & drink more water. Your body is telling you things. Listen.


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  • KittenformeKittenforme member
    My ob and my midwife are not.concerned about anything but bleeding. More water is a good idea but hard to do. I have gained weight and baby is at normal growth.
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  • KittenformeKittenforme member
    I have asked hubby to help me with my meal plans,
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