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could this be contractions?

Im a ftm so im not really sure but im getting this painful cramping feeling in my upper abdomen every couple of minutes . Could this be contractions? I usually feel Braxton hicks lower and they are not painful.
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The contractions last for 3mins every hour
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I've been having these since 33 weeks. Mine are Braxton hicks. If they get closer together and more painful I would go in otherwise it is just the Braxton hicks. My whole stomach gets rock hard then softens then does it again.
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I'm 28weeks pregnant my belly is rock hard and I feel my upper belly get very tight then it losen up then tighten up again in an hour
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Im only 30 weeks.  And yes it feels tight . Im trying to wait it out just in case it might be gas
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It could be. Does it feel tight? How many weeks are you?
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