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lmac1 · 15/03/2025 18:02

Just looking for some advice. I have been having a lot of period like cramps in my lower abdomen/thighs on and off throughout the day - wouldn’t say painful more uncomfortable but aware of them. Have also had a lot of pelvic pressure and very loose stools the last few days (sorry TMI 🙈). I knew these symptoms can be expected in the 3rd trimester but just a bit anxious having them altogether within the space of a few days so not sure what is best to do. Was just wondering if anyone has ever experienced these symptoms this early on?

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sel2223 · 15/03/2025 18:47

I posted a similar thread around the same time, had this through the whole third trimester plus the sickness has come back and I ended up needing an iron transfusion.
I'm now 38+2

lmac1 · 15/03/2025 19:21

sel2223 · 15/03/2025 18:47

I posted a similar thread around the same time, had this through the whole third trimester plus the sickness has come back and I ended up needing an iron transfusion.
I'm now 38+2

Did you speak with triage at all? I had to go on iron tablets about 2 weeks ago following my GD test so I wondering if my symptoms may possibly be related to my iron levels?

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sel2223 · 15/03/2025 19:54

lmac1 · 15/03/2025 19:21

Did you speak with triage at all? I had to go on iron tablets about 2 weeks ago following my GD test so I wondering if my symptoms may possibly be related to my iron levels?

Yes, I went into the PAU on one occasion due to reduced movements and feeling really unwell (can't remember exact gestation but maybe 33ish weeks). They did a blood test and I was put on the iron tablets for 4/5 weeks.
I think with the daily sickness and acid reflux the tablets weren't able to do their job so when I had my bloods taken again by the midwife, my levels had actually dropped even more. There were also some other things which flagged up which indicated my body was in 'fasting mode' and not getting any nutrients..... and my pulse rate has been consistently high at every appointment.

At 38+ weeks, I'm still getting sickness but am on meds for the acid reflux. I still have a lot of pressure and pain around my groin and pelvis, cramps and tightenings around the bump, backache, loose stools, shortness of breath, dizzy spells etc

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