Severe period like cramping :(

Hi,

Last night I went to bed with a bit of an ache in my belly. But this morning I woke up with severe *no exaggeration* period like cramping. It doesn't go away and come back, the pain is always there.
But at times it gets so bad my eyes start to water, and that lasts about 15-20 seconds each time.

As a result of this, my legs are aching and can't walk properly and feel a bit nauseated.
Is this normal for 23/24 weeks pregnant? I'm a bit worried. Do you suggest having it checked out?

Thanks In Advance,

Mikayla xx

Maybe call your hossy, or see your gp if you can. It could be just normal stretching and growing and stuff, but if it is so painful for you, I would probably err on the side of caution. Better to be safe than sorry!

might just be braxton kicks... but call the hosptial just to be on the safe side...

My braxton hicks felt something similar to what you are describing... but i would still get it checked out if you are worried. you could even just call your hospital and ask them what they think.
all the best.

hi bondigril. how scary. Look i'm no expert by any menas, but i was reading up on threatened early labour yesterday and I would also recommend you go to the hospy. I'm not saying it is that but could be a possibility.

even if it's just branxton hicks, better safe than sorry and you won't be as concerned next time.

It can't hurt. Do let us know how you go ;)

take care. ox

i would get it checked out or atleast give the nurse on call a quick ring and see what she says. but if you are really in that much pain, i would be going to the ED to see what the go is. Better safe then sorry.

:hug: Darling - you most certainly need an assessment. Pop up to the labour ward and they will check you out, perhaps do a CTG. Please do that though as soon as you can. :hug:

Braxton Hicks are experienced a little differently from Woman to Woman - though pain that affects your ability to walk is a little concerning. Get checked out and know we are holding your hand. :hug:

Go get checked better to be safe than sorry. With my DS Ryan I had bad bad pain at 20 weeks, he was growing sideways and not turning and I was in bed for days unable to move in agony from being stretched further than my muscles wanted to.

Please go get checked, just incase hope you are well xoxo

Hey Bondi,

Just wanted to see how you went? Are you OK?? I have days when I have a little bit of a period type pain but nothing severe. Hope everything is OK.... Keep us posted x
Kymmy x

Hi Bondi,
Hope everything is ok, havnt seen you around for a few days. Take care xx

Sorry for not updating back :doh: :doh:

It turned out I was in pre-term labour and dilating but was stopped *thankfully* :D

It's happened again since, but also was stopped. Hopefully it WON'T happen again and she will stay in there 'till she's all ready to go.

Thank you for your kind thoughts and advice. xx :) Mikayla

Good to hear she is still tuck away nicely!
I hope you have no more scares until she due :)

little bugger is too excited to meet you :)