Trapped wind or something else?

[lifeisalwaysstrange]

Hi all
Hopefully this is the right place to post.

Around 3 weeks ago i started to feel sharp pains in my belly, around when i believe i ovulated so put it down to my normal ovulation pain. But they didn’t disappear like normal. Got stronger and i then started to feel small flutters/movement.

Google says its most likely trapped wind but it doesn’t feel like trapped wind.

The flutters are all over my belly some times the side sometimes near my ribs and a few times around the top of my groin area.

Trying to get a doctors appointment but not having any luck at the moment.

Any ideas? Or if it is wind any ideas on how to get it to stop?

Iv been trying for three days, unable to get through to the doctors but i will of cause keep trying

Is there any chance you could be pregnant?

The last thread like this became a positive pregnancy test!

Do you have this feeling for 3 days? In that case Its unlikely to be wind unless you have upset stomach. In case you have upset stomach or probably wind the If you have fennel seeds then seep some in hot water and drink after 5 minutes, the wind will go away. If you don't have anything then drink a glass of hot water (not scalding but not warm either) - that will settle it down.

Split with partner in may so not pregnant. It does feel the same as when i first started to feel movement when i was pregnant with my daughter though

Its been happening for around 3 weeks now

Do a pregnancy test.

Sorry should of said tested in June as late period it was negative. Been having periods each month since. So not pregnant.

I think this could be trapped wind as I have had the feelings of fluttering before when not pregnant.

Could it be your appendix?
I had a feeling of trapped wind for days.Eventually had to be carried into A&E & was diagnosed with acute appendicitis.
I think it's important that you are able to rule this out.
Hope you feel better soon.

Its strange isn’t it. I didn’t realise how common baby like flutters were until i googled it. Could have believed i was pregnant if it wasn’t for the fact I haven’t had sex since may 😂

Didnt think of appendix so will check just in case.

Going with wind as the most likely as feeling very bloated today

I seem to remember the last thread like this the poster turned out to be about 7months pregnant, she hadnt had sex in months, had a negative pg test and had been having periods.
Have you seen any movement as well as felt it?
It could be worth you checking this possibility out further. Some women just dont show at all.

I was massive when i was pregnant with my daughter 😂

Honestly iv got no pregnancy symptoms apart from the strange pressure type pain. And pain in top of groin i used to have a lot during my last pregnancy.

I am tired but i work and am a single parent plus not sleeping well.

Bloated which i imagine is trapped wind

No sickness periods are on time altho a little lighter. Negative test -i used the digital i had left over from june this morning.

Still no luck with doctors but going to try lots of water today.

@lifeisalwaysstrange

I'm the same, Iv been struggling with bloating, trapped wind & pain lower left stomach that comes and goes since June now and I'm finding it hard to find out what's causing it. Under gynae & gastro so Iv now possibly been diagnosed with both ibs and hormone fluctuations Iv had so many tests but nothing's showing up 🤷🏼‍♀️
I'm not pregnant either as Iv had 2 tests done both in a&e Iv had to go a few times because Iv felt so bad. Next stop for me is a colonoscopy.

Maybe you should investigate this avenue because that's where I'm headed.
Iv been put on a low fod map gluten free dairy free diet too.

Sorry your not feeling to good either (no idea how to tag sorry)

Still trying to contact the doctor, but the cramps/pain seem to have eased of today although still getting the strange kicking feeling

@lifeisalwaysstrange

I know it's rubbish feeling so bad and not knowing why. It's put my life on hold I feel so terrible. Im having a bad day with my abdomen today. I eat a bigger meal at dinner (when 20 month old is zzz) then I can have small tea after 7pm but I suffer all afternoon as a result. Thinking it's stomach/bowel related for me but I'm not ruling out gynae yet. Tomorrow I'm going to eat very small meals see how that works out. I'm so fed up!! 🙈

How are you feeling today?

Pain has pretty much gone just the odd cramp

Still getting the strange moving feeling as well

Managed to get through to the doctors and waiting on a call back

@lifeisalwaysstrange

I'm feeling very bad to be honest. Waiting on my appointment on Wednesday with colorectal surgeon. Hoping for a colonoscopy. My mum told me today that my grandma had bowel cancer ...and Iv got all the symptoms. Iv pretty much been in tears all evening I'm only 37 and have just got married and have a 1 year old. This would just top my 2020 off x😔

@Itonlytakesone sorry to see you are feeling ill many things can cause your symptoms without it being bowel cancer so please try not to worry to much.

@lifeisalwaysstrange did you get the callback from the gp?

Im sorry you are feeling so unwell 😔

Went through the normal does it happen more after eating? Are you constipated? Then when the answer to them was no they asked when my last period was (last week) i have to go in on Monday for a check up

@Harry978

Thank you i guess it's natural to worry but know it's not doing me any good. All I can do I guess is go through the process and see what's going on.. no other way is there. It's really daunting 🥺.

Watch this clip from the film Far from the Madding Crowd, about 40 seconds in, would this work?

Peppermint tea may help.
Good luck OP.

Doctor wasnt very helpful. Tried to explain it feels like a baby kicking, kept asking me if i was pregnant when last period was. Once i explained that my period was a week ago and had negative test he agreed i wasnt pregnant and is sending me for a scan. Couldnt feel anything when feeling my belly so he is not sure what it could be. Have to wait and see how long it takes for an appointment to come through no.

Pain has gone bit movement feeling still there. Woke up bloated today as well 😔

Sorry for any spelling or grammar errors typing in a phone that doesnt want to work

That's good you are going for a scan.

Figure out if that doesn't show anything (mine didn't) what else could be causing it. I completely understand your frustration it's been months already for me.

I'm still trying to figure out what mine is. I'm going to the bowel consultant tomorrow. I'm also hoping to be tested for kidney stones. I sometimes feel slight moving inside too but always put it down to my bowels.

We will get there in the end! Keep on at them (I'm sure my doctors are fed up of my persistent pestering!)

It all felt very rushed was only in there around 10 minutes max understand at the moment but didnt feel like he listened to me. Will see what the scan shows. The movement feeling tends to be up near my ribs and im sure i felt it in my back yesterday 🤦‍♀️ So im beginning to wonder if its a problem with my chest?

Good luck for tomorrow hopefully it can give you some answers is the pain still bad?