Do you always take medicine when you feel cramps/pain?

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I'm 20 w pregnant and I feel mild cramps similar to menstruational ones. I'm constipated ( I'm taking iron and its freezing here so I guess these factors are the cause ) . My cramps are not that painful and I'm curious if I should take medicine or not? Ppl always say taking pills is not a good idea but what if it disturbs the little one in some way? My gynae said I should take magnesium and no-spa if I feel any pain but  since this one is not severe I'm wondering what other moms to be would do in the same situation. What do your doctors recommend?

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No meds unless absolutely necessary

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I don't take any medicine, especially if the symptoms are tolerable.

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I didn't take a single medication my entire pregnancy, not even Tylenol. I wouldn't want to mask a symptom that may be something greater. You definitely don't have to take anything you don't want to.

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I generally only take Tylenol if I have a headache (I'm a wimp about headaches!). My husband often asks if I'd like some for my other pains, and I always turn it down.

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You don't have to. No it doesn't bother nor hurt the baby to have cramps. If you're not in that much pain, then don't take anything. If they are really bothering you, then Tylenol is fine to take when pregnant

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I'm 19 weeks and haven't taken a single pill (except for my prenatal of course). It has nothing to do with the fact that people have mixed feelings about it but because I want a natural birth I'm practicing breathing through all the aches and pains.

As for the iron try time release pills instead. That way the iron is slowly released in your body throughout the day and not all at one time causing tummy troubles. It worked for me!

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The only thing I've taken throughout my pregnancy is the Healthy Mama Tame The Flame antacids. I've always just toughed it out for headaches, nausea, etc. I haven't had any menstrual like cramps though, so I'm not sure how painful yours are. If they're causing you a lot of pain, it's probably worth it to take something. I'd say if your doc approves, you're probably good to go.

Do you always take medicine when you feel cramps/pain?

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