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abdominal pains??
Hi , hope everyone's okay today!
I'm 25 weeks today and have had a feeling of tenderness, tightness (sort of like trapped wind but it's not) across my lower abdomen pretty much since I got pg, I don't have it when I wake up then I get it throughout the day and it's fairly constant, seems worse by the end of the day and when I get up after sitting down awhile. Wondering if it's a new symptom of IBS (which I do get mildly). I have been suffering with constipation and piles.
This is my first pgy so don't know if it's normal? Have had a few other issues too :roll: and each time I've seen my MW I forget to talk to her about it! I did wonder if it's braxton hicks but my understading is that they only last a short time.
Anyone else getting this?
Ames x
25 wks
I'm 25 weeks today and have had a feeling of tenderness, tightness (sort of like trapped wind but it's not) across my lower abdomen pretty much since I got pg, I don't have it when I wake up then I get it throughout the day and it's fairly constant, seems worse by the end of the day and when I get up after sitting down awhile. Wondering if it's a new symptom of IBS (which I do get mildly). I have been suffering with constipation and piles.
This is my first pgy so don't know if it's normal? Have had a few other issues too :roll: and each time I've seen my MW I forget to talk to her about it! I did wonder if it's braxton hicks but my understading is that they only last a short time.
Anyone else getting this?
Ames x
25 wks
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I have IBS too but only have any pain from it just before I need to go to the toilet or if I eat too much in one go. I haven't really suffered constipation but when I have I've noticed a bit of discomfort. Does it go away if you do go to the loo?
I have eaten a slice of wholemeal toast and a yoghurt every morning as I read both these are good for avoiding constipation. I also try and drink the 2 litres of fluids a day too, which all seems to have helped.
If you're worried though give your mw a call or make a GP appointment. It'll give you peace of mind if you're still worried.
Oh, I did get suspected food poisoning around 20 weeks where I had a mega pain and was sick for the first time in ages but that only lasted a day and the midwife was very helpful when I called.
Hope you feel grand soon
Clare
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