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11-21-2012 at 2:09 AM
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Menstrual type cramps and low back pain?

I think I've seen many posts about both of these things, but right now I'm feeling them simultaneously. I apologize for any undue redundancy! It kinda feels like my whole lower abdomen and low back region is extremely tight, and goes from very uncomfortable to downright painful. Sorry for the TMI, but it also feels like I need to make a bowel movement, but when I tried earlier, nothing was happening. [TMI again, I had one already today, and I'm not constipated].

I'm going to try a heating pad next time I get a few minutes of relief. Does anyone else experience this? Any insight?

Thanks!
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11-21-2012 at 5:16 AM
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You need to lie down and start chugging water.  It sounds like you are having some contractions.  After lying down and chugging water, if they don't let up after an hour I would call my doc.
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11-21-2012 at 5:53 AM
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DC2London:
You need to lie down and start chugging water.  It sounds like you are having some contractions.  After lying down and chugging water, if they don't let up after an hour I would call my doc.

definitely this.  You can also take some Tylenol, if you want. 
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11-21-2012 at 6:40 AM
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As pp stated. For sure!! How far along are you? Mobile bumping sorry.
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11-21-2012 at 7:16 AM
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Just checking in bc it's been several hours since your OP.  I hope all is well :)
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11-21-2012 at 7:59 AM
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Lots of water, lay on your left side & if you count more than 5 in less than 1 hour call your OB. You're very early so they'll want to know pretty quickly if you're having real contractions.

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11-21-2012 at 2:28 PM
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DC2London:
Just checking in bc it's been several hours since your OP.  I hope all is well :)

Yes, 27 weeks is too early to be feeling like that, you need to call your OB stat! 

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11-21-2012 at 4:05 PM
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Those are contractions hun.  How are you feeling?  Hoping you got some rest and they went away. 
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11-21-2012 at 4:28 PM
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Thanks for all the concern and advice! I drank a bunch of water, and the heating pad helped a whole lot. I wasn't sure if they were legit contractions, because it was only lower... and the tightness felt more like muscle tightness (nothing like BH, which I do get a lot of when I move around too much). It also didn't feel like it was coming and going, more like a constant tightness. I dunno. If it happens again, I'll definitely call my OB. I think I'm "all better" for now, though! 

Thanks again, y'all :)

 Also, to PP who asked, I'm 27 weeks. Definitely not a good time to have contractions, if that's what was going on :|
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11-21-2012 at 6:14 PM
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Glad you feel better. When I read your post title I only clicked it to see how far along you are and was going to say, "Sounds like labor!" but was not happy to see your ticker! Keep that baby cooking!
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