Real contractions ?

Question

So I’m curious as to what real contractions feel like? I’ve had braxton Hicks but since Sunday I’ve been cramping (like period cramps) my lower back hurts and when my stomach gets hard (not very painful but uncomfortable) it goes up mid way into my back as well. Also my thighs and glutes are achey and sore. I feel like I lose my breath some too. 
I’ve always been induced and once my water was broken had super intense contractions. But never the starting ones. Thoughts?

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I can usually distinguish my braxton hicks from real contractions. When i get braxton hicks my stomach just gets hard but my real contractions i can feel in my cervix and its like someone poking me with a knife in my crotch lol. Also with the stomach hardening.

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The only real way to tell is if they get closer together, more intense over time and cause you to dilate, then they are true contractions. Braxton hicks can be really sore as well, sometimes even come at regular intervals and they will pick up on the monitor as a contraction etc, but they don't cause cervical change and usually go away.

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I’ve always explained real contractions as the worst period cramps you’ve ever had. Nothing you do will make them go away. Laying in bed, taking a bath, walking around the block. Best way I can describe it.

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My contractions sound a lot like what you are describing. But they come at regular intervals and get stronger every few hours or so. They definitely feel like period cramps on steroids.

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Following because I’m same as you. 36 weeks today and have been pretty crampy over the last few days. Also my thighs feel like they’re on fire.

Real contractions ?

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