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contractions?

Im 36 weeks and i constantly have back pain so i cant tell if im having contractions or not. My back starts to hurt then i feel like i have to poo and my legs get weak and my lower tummy feels super heavy. This happens like 5 times a day sometimes more but they dont usually happen together, sometimes hrs apart and sometimes 10 min apart. Any idea whats going on?
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Also do your legs hurt? like upper thighs and back of the legs?
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Could be braxton hicks
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Maybe baby is pushing on your sciatic nerve? I had a bout of contractions from dehydration and let me tell you it got worse than just backache.. I felt the top and bottom of my belly get tight and push, I couldn't really speak much...
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If baby if lying with their back at your spine it will cause bad bac pain..doesnt sound like your having contractions but call your doctor to get checked over if your worried
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