Would you go get checked?

Question

I am 22 weeks and began having menstrual like cramps yesterday, the cramps have been on and off since and my lower back is constantly hurting. I also have pain in my hips. Now this is not my first child so I do have memory of what labor feels like but I just don't know what is going on. I do feel like I have grown quite a bit this week so I don't know if it could just be my body adjusting to the growth? Would you get checked if you were feeling this way? At 22 weeks would I call labor and delivery or go to the ER? Thank you.

Answer

You probably need to drink water. Dehydration causes cramps! 80-100 oz a week!

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Just give your OB a call and they'll advise you what to do as in next steps.

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I had extremely painful cramps on Thursday that freaked me out. I'm a believe in only going to the ER if it's an emergency so I called the advise nurse. She said if they persisted for more than 2 hours to come in. But sure enough they got less intense and eventually stopped all together after about 30 minutes. She told me it's always good to call when you have things like this come up so that they can document everything.

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Sounds more like dehydration and growing pains. I think you're okay! But you can mention it to your doctor, or call and see WHT they suggest... but from what I've been told an ER doctor will always tell you to stay home, and a nurse who's a little more afraid for her job will more often tell you to go in and be checked. But it really sounds like you just need more water

Would you go get checked?

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