17 weeks and cramping

There has not been a day in my pregnancy that I haven’t experienced some form of cramping and I was wondering if other people have experienced this the entire time, too? Does it let up eventually? Are there any red flags I should be looking for? Specifically I’ve been trying to adjust myself to sleeping on my side (for obvious reasons) but last night I wouldn’t stop cramping until I laid on my back. I’m in between doctors for insurance issues so I need to make sure my little boy is safe.