IBS or contractions?

Question

So hard to tell the difference right now, I haven’t had any digestive discomfort in so long that I can’t tell if I’m just having digestive pain or if I’m having contractions, they feel like really intense period cramps to the point where I’m almost in tears, but I’ve also felt this way when I’ve had episodes of IBS and diarrhea.... I would hate to take myself to L&D and it’s just me having to poop. 
Advice please ?

Answer

UPDATE: Okay, definitely calmed down after I had diarrhea for the first time literally since I was 12 weeks pregnant! Sorry for the TMI! Haven’t had this severe of bowel problems my whole pregnancy! 
I was in a literal cold sweat I was in so much pain! Feeling better now 😊

Answer

I also suffer from IBS, mainly IBS-D, but for some strange reason it hasn’t been bad at all since I got pregnant. 
I will say though that I had a case of Braxton Hicks contractions (false labor pains) and it feels extremely different from IBS cramping. 
Braxton Hicks contractions feels like your belly is being squeezed from both sides. Kind of like you would squeeze a pimple- gross but good imagery lol 
Your belly will feel very stiff and it will last 30 sec-2 minutes. You might feel. Little dizzy and tired too. 
If you feel this, stay hydrated-drink water and lay down. Try not to stress. I got mine the day before my first day of school (teacher) and I was a little stressed. 
Wishing you the best of luck!!!

IBS or contractions?

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