Horrific (TMI) Diarrhea

[*The_Mrs.*]

Im only 5 weeks along and this day has scared the crap out of me (literally)

I had horrible poop cramps all day and have experienced diarrhea at least 5 times. During one episode I had a tiny dot of brown blood and it was followed with menstrual type cramps. I believed it to be the end for me but then it stopped about an hour later. Then my poop cramps picked back up and Im miserable. Whats going on?

[~TT40~]

oh hun, that's not pleasant for you at all!
no answers but make sure you keep yourself really hydrated!

[Santosha]

It's say it's the joys of progesterone messing with your bowel (I was constipated my first two pregnancies, and just to mix it up a bit had diarrhea first trimester this time... ) or you've got a bit of a gastro bug. Keep hydrated and check in with your GP if it persists or you're feeling worried. xoxo

[LionsandBears]

Could you have gastro or something similar?

[Aligater]

I had that all day yesterday im 5 weeks as well

[Melbournemumma]

I had horrid gastro at 6 wks. Try and rest, keep yourself hydrated and try not to worry. If you're really concerned pop to your GP.

Big hugs

[*The_Mrs.*]

Thanks ladies. Im starting to lean more towards gastro. Can it cause me to do that one blood spot after the BM? Ill wait to contact my midwife unless I start bleeeding.

[Carly]

I was the same a few weeks ago. I just considered it my morning sickness instead of throwing up!

[JLeigh29]

Yep, feeling it in my bowels here too! Kind of glad (no offence) that I'm not the only one Hope it eases for us soon.