Have you had Growing pains/stretching/braxton hicks? Advice please....

Im 23 weeks and have been having light contractions on and off for a few weeks which hasnt bothered me. This week I have had a horrid cold and have also had braxton hicks, stretching pain and a horrid crampy feeling. The midwife n dr said it is normal and is maybe linked with the cold and feeling tired but I really am in pain. Does anyone have any advice? And describe how it feels for you.