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.

[Cass72]

Could you actually be constipated? I know it seems weird, but sometimes (here comes some more of that TMI!!) if you are really backed up only small amounts can come out around the edges (sorry, it's gross). So it looks for all intents and purposes that you have gastro but are actually constipated.

Either way, I would still get it checked out.

There is no law out there stating that because you are pregnant you must suffer in silence and be uncomfortable!!

[Cass72]

Could you actually be constipated? I know it seems weird, but sometimes (here comes some more of that TMI!!) if you are really backed up only small amounts can come out around the edges (sorry, it's gross). So it looks for all intents and purposes that you have gastro but are actually constipated.

Either way, I would still get it checked out.

There is no law out there stating that because you are pregnant you must suffer in silence and be uncomfortable!!