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Help.....sharp pains in stomach

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RJM17 · 25/03/2013 17:28

Hi

I am 6 weeks and 5 days and for the last few hours I have been suffering from sharp stabbing pains in my lower right hand side abdomen and hip.

Has anyone else had this?

What could it be?

I'm so scared that I could be losing our baby!! X

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MisselthwaiteManor · 25/03/2013 17:39

I'd go and get checked out by a doctor or go to an EPU. It could be an ectopic pregnancy, might be just stretching pains or nothing at all but best to get seen. Have you had any bleeding?

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RJM17 · 25/03/2013 17:43

No not had any bleeding just the pains. It isn't constant but comes and goes like a stabbing pain x

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RJM17 · 25/03/2013 18:00

Also don't think it can be ectopic because I had a scan last Wednesday and the sac etc was in my uterus so wouldn't that mean it has already passed the tubes?? X

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SeriousStuff · 25/03/2013 18:22

RJM17 if it was ectopic, they would've spotted it on the scan. I had an early scan for precisely this reason - luckily all was where it should be.

Sometimes sharp pains can be from stretching ligaments or it could even be wind! (sound silly but wind when pg is like nothing else!)

Also, the fact that there's no bleeding is a very good sign.

But, for peace of mind, I'd get it checked out - the one thing I've been told over and over by people is never be afraid to get things checked out - your health and the baby's is the most important thing for the next 9 months.

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Excited85 · 25/03/2013 18:36

I had exactly the same through weeks 7 and 8. DH made me go te walk in centre in the end and they in turn sent me to the early pregnancy unit. Consultant examined me just to check all seemed normal then booked me in for a scan later in the week. He did say that this was pretty normal and was just due to stretching/moving. To be honest it didn't really feel like stretching to me but he said as long as I wasn't bleeding he wasn't too worried. I think in all honesty he gave me the scan for my own piece of mind... They are clearly used to people going in with worries so if you are concerned there is no harm in reassuring yourself

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RJM17 · 25/03/2013 19:28

Thank u for the advice. I am already under the early pregnancy unit so will see how it is tomorrow and if no better I'll give them a call and see what they say. But there is definately no bleeding so hopefully it is like u say stretching or wind!
Thanks again I feel a bit better knowing others have had this xx

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ButteryJam · 25/03/2013 21:17

I had extremely sharp pains in early pregnancy and they were due to wind and digestive problems. Hope you feel better soon.

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MotherOfNations · 25/03/2013 21:25

I've had the same thing and was particularly worried as I've had 4 previous cesareans but I was told it's just caused by ligaments stretching.

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RJM17 · 25/03/2013 21:33

Thank u. I went in google and terrified myself with what it could be. But glad I am on here as can get real advice from real people which makes me feel a lot better x

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Saundy · 26/03/2013 09:24

Hi RJM, I'm 7+4 & have had something similar. I get really intense pain in my abdomen, not so much stabbing, I couldn't localise it, like the worst period pains x100. Also sometimes accompanied by pain in my leg. It comes and goes about 2-3 times a day & has lasted from 15mins to 2 hrs. Anyway it turned out to be a CL Cyst on my ovary. Not harmful to the baby & quite common apparently. You could find its something like that, fingers crossed its not though as although not harmful it's a PITA!! Good luck sorting it.

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RJM17 · 26/03/2013 10:05

Thanks. I am currently sat waiting to see my doctor hoping she can tell me what it is as the pains just got worse thru the night!! Fingers crossed its nothing serious x

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Saundy · 26/03/2013 10:43

Good luck, make sure you report back.

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RJM17 · 26/03/2013 11:30

I have seen my doc and she thinks I may have a cyst so I am just waiting for a call from the hospital to go in for a scan and that should tell me what it is. I have everything crossed as I am terrified that something is wrong with the baby x

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Saundy · 26/03/2013 11:58

I got my scan the next day, a cyst isn't a brilliant result but could be much worse - we can complain together!

The cyst is apparently giving the baby a super dose of a hormone that sustains it pre fully formed placenta so that's only a good thing. Someone on here also told me that it can reduce your chance of mc, I've no idea what that fact was based on but I'll take it!

No bleeding is good & you already know everything is where it should be so try not to worry. You'll also get to see your little nugget again now - bonus!

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SeriousStuff · 26/03/2013 12:16

At 5+2 weeks I had a mwhassive cyst! I was so worried about it. But by 10+3 it was completely gone. Was told that it's extremely common and it is to do with the surge in hormones which happens to help give your baby the best possible start.

A lot of women will have them without even realising and they disappear by the time they have their first scans at 12 weeks.

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RJM17 · 26/03/2013 14:17

Thanx ladies I'm at the hospital waiting to be seen!!
I have unfortunately had some bleeding so they want to check me over. Keeping everything crossed tho and will let u know how it goes x

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SeriousStuff · 26/03/2013 14:26

Good luck RJM17

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RJM17 · 26/03/2013 15:03

Thank u x

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Saundy · 26/03/2013 16:23

Oh dear, I hope its going well - sending a bit more good luck x

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wifey6 · 26/03/2013 16:41

Really hope all is ok OP

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RJM17 · 26/03/2013 18:55

Hi
Well after sitting in a&e for over 4 hours they have me a phone number and said ring clinic tomora as they can't do a scan today cos clinic closed at 12!!!
I am so annoyed!! Why leave me sat there for so long if they not gonna do anything!! Still got same pains although bleeding stopped. So just have to wait until tomora now if I can get an appointment when I ring! X

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Saundy · 26/03/2013 20:05

That's so frustrating! I'm sorry you still don't have any answers, hopefully you'll get that appt tmr.

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elvislives2012 · 26/03/2013 20:10

Good luck tomorrow. How frustrating. I had lots of horrible stabby pain and bleeding but all was well xx

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SeriousStuff · 26/03/2013 20:10

How annoying! I wish everyone would understand how stressful being pg is and how easily it is to worry. They wouldn't make you hang around and send you home so easily then...

Let us know what happens tomorrow

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RJM17 · 26/03/2013 20:29

Will do. Thank u for all ur support. X

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