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Sharp Pains in Tummy?
Hello! I posted this on the Pregnant 35+ board, but nobody really seems to have any ideas so I thought I would ask you all to see if you've experienced the same...
With my first child, I didn't get any nausea or many pregnancy symptoms that people list, but with this one, it seems like I'm getting everything! I started getting super bad nausea a few days ago, and the doctor gave me Zolfran yesterday to help. I also was having intermittent sharp pains in my stomach (right under my sternum) and really bad gas. My tummy was all gurgling like it would if I ate a bag of prunes!
I took the Zolfran and it totally took the nausea away! The gas seems to be improved, but the stomach pain is still there, and actually a bit worse. It really hurts! It feels a bit like when I take certain antibiotics that make my tummy hurt with really sharp pains, and I've wondered if the prenatals were doing it, but I don't think so. I've been taking prenatals for weeks and weeks and they never did this to me before. I also wondered if the Zolfran maybe was a bit harsh on my stomach, which wouldn't make a lot of sense given what it's for, but that probably isn't it either. I had the pain before I took the Zolfran.
I can't figure out if it's indigestion and/or heartburn or something else. I'm not feeling heartburn... just sharp stabbing pains in my upper abdomen. It's not my gallbladder... I don't have one.
I tried some Reglan today, since that is supposed to help with MS and heartburn, but my tummy still has sharp pains.
Has anyone else ever had this with pregnancy, and if so, what did you do about it?
Sheri
With my first child, I didn't get any nausea or many pregnancy symptoms that people list, but with this one, it seems like I'm getting everything! I started getting super bad nausea a few days ago, and the doctor gave me Zolfran yesterday to help. I also was having intermittent sharp pains in my stomach (right under my sternum) and really bad gas. My tummy was all gurgling like it would if I ate a bag of prunes!
I took the Zolfran and it totally took the nausea away! The gas seems to be improved, but the stomach pain is still there, and actually a bit worse. It really hurts! It feels a bit like when I take certain antibiotics that make my tummy hurt with really sharp pains, and I've wondered if the prenatals were doing it, but I don't think so. I've been taking prenatals for weeks and weeks and they never did this to me before. I also wondered if the Zolfran maybe was a bit harsh on my stomach, which wouldn't make a lot of sense given what it's for, but that probably isn't it either. I had the pain before I took the Zolfran.
I can't figure out if it's indigestion and/or heartburn or something else. I'm not feeling heartburn... just sharp stabbing pains in my upper abdomen. It's not my gallbladder... I don't have one.
I tried some Reglan today, since that is supposed to help with MS and heartburn, but my tummy still has sharp pains.
Has anyone else ever had this with pregnancy, and if so, what did you do about it?
Sheri
Thanks for the info!
The problem is that my pain isn't related to my uterus stretching. This isn't in my lower abdomen, it's in my actual stomach. I would say I have an ulcer or something if I didn't know better! I'm too early on to have preclampsia.
Anything I google on abdominal pain or upper abdominal pain and pregnancy just talks about the normal uterus stretching, and this ain't that. This is like... well.. my stomach lining is being chewed up! LOL!
Sheri
The problem is that my pain isn't related to my uterus stretching. This isn't in my lower abdomen, it's in my actual stomach. I would say I have an ulcer or something if I didn't know better! I'm too early on to have preclampsia.
Anything I google on abdominal pain or upper abdominal pain and pregnancy just talks about the normal uterus stretching, and this ain't that. This is like... well.. my stomach lining is being chewed up! LOL!
Sheri
It is okay to feel those pains once in awhile because it is your uterus strecthing to make room for your baby. The spaghetti sauce is fine tomatos are good for heart development. The fried foods need to be cut though and if youare the one cooking it bake it instead it will still taste good and be more healthy.
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I found this article, hope this will help
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Abdominal discomfort
Abdominal discomfort is very common during pregnancy, especially in the early months,
Many women have low, period-like pain for a day or so early in pregnancy around the time of their first missed period. It may feel as though your period is about to start – but doesn't. This is probably around the time that the embryo is embedding itself in the soft lining of your uterus.
One of the most common causes of discomfort is the stretching of the ligaments (or muscles) which hold your uterus in place. This happens from the third or fourth month of pregnancy, when your uterus starts to grow up out of your pelvis. You may feel a sharp stabbing pain, usually in your groin or to one side. This pain may be worse if you stretch up or move sharply. You may notice it at intervals for several days. It may then disappear, only to return a few days later.
Abdominal discomfort can also be caused by constipation or by heartburn. Later in pregnancy you may experience rib pain, discomfort from Braxton Hicks contractions, or soreness if your baby is continually kicking in one spot. The weight of your growing uterus may also press from time-to-time on a nerve, causing short-lived discomfort, pins and needles, and other odd sensations.
What can I do about it?
Avoid sudden, jerking movements. If you need to reach up, do so slowly and carefully. Warm up with gentle stretches before exercising.
Try resting with a hot water bottle against the sore area, or take a warm, relaxing bath. If you feel that constipation or heartburn is the problem, then find out what you can do to relieve these problems.
Try to feel positive about the discomfort of your baby's kicks, or of Braxton Hicks contractions. Take pleasure in the thought of your baby growing big and strong, and your uterus preparing for labour. Pregnancy doesn't last forever!
Abdominal pain alert
Sometimes pain in your abdomen can have a more serious cause. Contact your midwife, doctor or maternity unit urgently if you have:
Severe cramping in your lower abdomen in early pregnancy, lasting for several hours and not relieved by the usual comfort measures, with vaginal bleeding. This be the start of a miscarriage
Severe pain on one side of your lower abdomen in early pregnancy, especially if it is accompanied by bleeding or brownish discharge from your vagina. This could indicate an ectopic pregnancy
Severe pain in your lower abdomen, with or without bleeding, in later pregnancy. This could be a sign of a separating placenta
Pain in your upper abdomen in later pregnancy, and/or a severe headache (that doesn't get better with paracetamol), and/or flashing lights or spots in front of your eyes, and/or you sickness or vomiting. All these may be signs of severe pre-eclampsia.
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I found this article, hope this will help
******
Abdominal discomfort
Abdominal discomfort is very common during pregnancy, especially in the early months,
Many women have low, period-like pain for a day or so early in pregnancy around the time of their first missed period. It may feel as though your period is about to start – but doesn't. This is probably around the time that the embryo is embedding itself in the soft lining of your uterus.
One of the most common causes of discomfort is the stretching of the ligaments (or muscles) which hold your uterus in place. This happens from the third or fourth month of pregnancy, when your uterus starts to grow up out of your pelvis. You may feel a sharp stabbing pain, usually in your groin or to one side. This pain may be worse if you stretch up or move sharply. You may notice it at intervals for several days. It may then disappear, only to return a few days later.
Abdominal discomfort can also be caused by constipation or by heartburn. Later in pregnancy you may experience rib pain, discomfort from Braxton Hicks contractions, or soreness if your baby is continually kicking in one spot. The weight of your growing uterus may also press from time-to-time on a nerve, causing short-lived discomfort, pins and needles, and other odd sensations.
What can I do about it?
Avoid sudden, jerking movements. If you need to reach up, do so slowly and carefully. Warm up with gentle stretches before exercising.
Try resting with a hot water bottle against the sore area, or take a warm, relaxing bath. If you feel that constipation or heartburn is the problem, then find out what you can do to relieve these problems.
Try to feel positive about the discomfort of your baby's kicks, or of Braxton Hicks contractions. Take pleasure in the thought of your baby growing big and strong, and your uterus preparing for labour. Pregnancy doesn't last forever!
Abdominal pain alert
Sometimes pain in your abdomen can have a more serious cause. Contact your midwife, doctor or maternity unit urgently if you have:
Severe cramping in your lower abdomen in early pregnancy, lasting for several hours and not relieved by the usual comfort measures, with vaginal bleeding. This be the start of a miscarriage
Severe pain on one side of your lower abdomen in early pregnancy, especially if it is accompanied by bleeding or brownish discharge from your vagina. This could indicate an ectopic pregnancy
Severe pain in your lower abdomen, with or without bleeding, in later pregnancy. This could be a sign of a separating placenta
Pain in your upper abdomen in later pregnancy, and/or a severe headache (that doesn't get better with paracetamol), and/or flashing lights or spots in front of your eyes, and/or you sickness or vomiting. All these may be signs of severe pre-eclampsia.
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