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Weird period pain in early pregnancy

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FooFightingGal · 08/03/2024 08:04

Hi All,

I'm panicking, I'm a worrier, I'm also autistic so that doesn't help with my head. So please bear this in mind when replying, as telling me I'm having a miscarriage is going to make me go crazy. Had one miscarriage last year, and pregnant again.

From implantation bleed I'll be 2 weeks on Sunday.

I work as a domestic cleaner, self employed.

Last night when I was driving home from work. I started getting period pain. Had a shower and when I was getting dressed, had to sit down and take a minute because it was pain as if I'd been winded. Really aching, scratchy, dragging type pain, slightly more noticeable to my left side but felt central.

Once rested, it went away and I chilled out watching tv until hubs came home and we popped out for a few minutes.

Once we came back home, I sat down and the pain came back, dinner was cooking at the time and I had a hard time eating it as didn't feel up to eating much, but managed to finish it. I took a few deep breaths and it eased off fairly quickly.

I phoned my local EPU to get some advice. They said to take it easy, and if the pain comes back and doesn't go away, to get down to A&E. He said it could be nothing, it could be wind,, it could be the egg having a little niggle, it was just too early to tell anything really and not much could be done at this stage. He said the fact the pain is central, even though I feel it slightly more on the left, is ok. Not long after the call, I'll admit, I did have a couple of good farts much to my husband's disgrace, and it did help.

Luckily the pain hasn't come back, I had a pretty good nights sleep, apart from achy boobs.

This morning I've cancelled my first clean so I can see how I go, even though I feel like I could work, but I'm just so worried. My boobs aren't as sore as they usually are (which last time when the sore boobs went away was the first sign of my miscarriage), and I haven't got any period pain, which I've noticed I always wake up pain free in that respect, and it gradually comes on as the day goes.

I'm really hoping it was just one of those things, but it didn't feel good at all, and I was panicking while it was happening that something was wrong. It was quite painful, but breathing managed to ease it off quickly. Which made me wonder if it was some sort of uterine contractions?

I've not passed any blood, and as I say, feel pretty "normal" this morning, other than worrying that the lack of sore boobs is a sign of a problem.

I don't feel the need to call my doctor because there's nothing to really report now.

I'm super paranoid that I will have another miscarriage. This is such a horrible situation to be in.

Has anyone had anything happen thats similar in very early pregnancy?

I just need some reassurance that I'm just being a div and should stop worrying.

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SnookyPook · 08/03/2024 08:12

@FooFightingGal aw bless you. From what you've said and the fact that farting relieved it, I wonder if trapped wind may be the most likely culprit. I was super gassy in the first weeks of my BFP - it's very common due to the changing hormones etc. And whilst I didn't get trapped wind this time, I've had it in the past and it is super painful! It sounds like such a silly thing but it can really really feel awful. So I hope that's all it is for you.

I also had two days of really intense 'pre-period' cramps right around the time AF was due so was convinced she was on her way, but instead I got my bfp. So cramping and general aching down there can be super common.

Unfortunately pregnancy after loss is a very anxious and vulnerable time. You'll find loads of threads on here about it (at least a couple I've started/commented on!!) - there is no easy way through other than focusing on getting through one day at a time and trying to hold onto whatever positives you can.

In terms of symptoms, it really can vary so much from pregnancy to pregnancy. You'll see some women have HG in one and not the other! I was also worried about this as I've had a very low symptoms pregnancy this time compared to my pregnancy with my son and after 3 losses last year, however I'm currently at 17+4 and everything seems to be going well. 🙏🏼🌈 I really hope everything goes well for you this time. X

Lizardqueenies123 · 08/03/2024 08:12

Hiya Lovely,

I had this exact pain before I found out I was pregnant and must have been about 3/4 weeks preggo at the time!
It felt like a really bad period pain to the point I just thought I was due on, but lo and behold tested a week later and was pregnant and baby is nearly 2 now Smile
In my experience it's normal xxx

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FooFightingGal · 08/03/2024 08:20

SnookyPook · 08/03/2024 08:12

@FooFightingGal aw bless you. From what you've said and the fact that farting relieved it, I wonder if trapped wind may be the most likely culprit. I was super gassy in the first weeks of my BFP - it's very common due to the changing hormones etc. And whilst I didn't get trapped wind this time, I've had it in the past and it is super painful! It sounds like such a silly thing but it can really really feel awful. So I hope that's all it is for you.

I also had two days of really intense 'pre-period' cramps right around the time AF was due so was convinced she was on her way, but instead I got my bfp. So cramping and general aching down there can be super common.

Unfortunately pregnancy after loss is a very anxious and vulnerable time. You'll find loads of threads on here about it (at least a couple I've started/commented on!!) - there is no easy way through other than focusing on getting through one day at a time and trying to hold onto whatever positives you can.

In terms of symptoms, it really can vary so much from pregnancy to pregnancy. You'll see some women have HG in one and not the other! I was also worried about this as I've had a very low symptoms pregnancy this time compared to my pregnancy with my son and after 3 losses last year, however I'm currently at 17+4 and everything seems to be going well. 🙏🏼🌈 I really hope everything goes well for you this time. X

You've bought tears to my eyes with your kind words. Thank you, you've given me some ease for sure. I really am hoping it was just trapped wind...though that seems like such an extreme reaction!!

Because I'm so new here, I'm not sure what HG means 🤔

And congratulations with your current bundle of joy! I'm hoping once I get to my first scan, I'll relax a fair bit more!

xx

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FooFightingGal · 08/03/2024 08:21

Lizardqueenies123 · 08/03/2024 08:12

Hiya Lovely,

I had this exact pain before I found out I was pregnant and must have been about 3/4 weeks preggo at the time!
It felt like a really bad period pain to the point I just thought I was due on, but lo and behold tested a week later and was pregnant and baby is nearly 2 now Smile
In my experience it's normal xxx

It really was like an intense period type pain! I get painful periods anyway, but this was on a different level entirely!

Thank you for your reassurance xxxx

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SnookyPook · 08/03/2024 08:42

@FooFightingGal apologies - I remember being baffled by all the acronyms when I was a newbie here! HG = hyperemesis gravidarum - extreme morning sickness that some Mums get.

Glad to help a bit! 😊

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FooFightingGal · 08/03/2024 19:54

So I can confirm it’s definitely wind pains. Had it again this evening and had three lovely pumps and it went away instantly 😂

My god, pregnancy trapped wind hits so different!!! I’ll never complain about trapped wind, while not pregnant, again!!

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SnookyPook · 08/03/2024 23:02

@FooFightingGal haha! Oh goodness, pregnancy is full of glamour isn't it! I've actually had horrible pains all evening which I'm pretty sure are trapped wind! Just after saying yesterday I'd not had any 😩 Hoping for some (not so..) sweet release soon...!!

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