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Pregnant And Worried

TeachK71

By TeachK71
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HI!

I am five weeks pregnant today, but am extremely worried I might have an ectopic pregnancy. I have been experiencing some pelvic pains (a few times sharp, but mostly dull and not always on one side, but primarily on my right). However, I have no bleeding, little dizziness and little nausea which are also signs of an ectopic pregnancy.

I did have some problems with pelvic pains starting over a year ago, but it was never confirmed the cause of it...vaginal ultrasound, abdominal ultrasound as well as a CT scan were normal. However, the more information I find on the internet I am finding out pelvic pains can be a result of Celiac's disease.

So, I am wondering if any of you that are pregnant or have been pregnant ever had pelvic /abdominal pains early in your pregnancy. I just can't keep from worrying, but I keep reminding myself I did have issues with pelvic pains prior to getting pregnant. Don't know what to think. I have my first appointment with my OB on March 16th.

Any info would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Kim

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mommida
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I did have some discomfort and pelvic pains at the time in the pregnancies.

There is a lot going on in there right now. Your body is building the placenta. It can be compared to the physical effort of mountain climbing.

Drink water, rest, and relax.

If you think you need any medical attention - call the doctor and seek advice.

Congratulations and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Laura

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angielackner
Posted

when i was 5 1/2 weeks pregnant with this baby (i'm 34 weeks now) i had the same kind of pains that you are describing. i ended up going to the ER to get checked (after calling my midwife on call) and they did an ultrasound and saw the baby (really just the yolk sac at that point) in the uterus, and saw nothing in the tubes...so chances of an eptopic pregnancy were really slim at that point (they cant 100% rule it out until the heartbeat can be seen which is at 6 weeks at the earliest)...but it gave me peace of mind...they said my pain could have been a strained groin muscle, or early ligament pain...i never thought about gluten intolerance being an issue, but maybe that was really it. but either way, i would recommend calling the doc, or just going to the ER or urgent care and having them check you out...stressing about it isnt going to do you or the baby any good. *hugs*

angie

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KayJay
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If your pain feels like cramps that is normal and common during the first several weeks. But if you are concerned or if they get any worse go to the hospital and get checked out. Congratulations!

Melzo Rookie
Melzo
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I am 7 weeks pregnant right now and just had the same exact problem. I had my first appointment on February 27th and I told them that I was having cramps. They ordered a ultrasound (for today) and everything is normal. Here, I found out within that one week that my cramps were caused by constipation (lovely I know). As soon as I started taking Metamusil it went away. I also agree with the other girls that since there is a lot going on in there, it is normal to feel some cramping.

Just call the doctor RIGHT AWAY if you start bleeding or having severe, constant cramps.

I was just as worried as you, trust me. I hope that everything works out for you (I'm sure it will)!! You will feel much better after seeing the baby (where it should be).

Melanie

TeachK71 Rookie
TeachK71
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Hi!

Thanks for all of your replies and concern for me. I am happy to report that I had my first OB appointment today and a vaginal ultrasound did show an egg sac in the uterus...my husband and I are so relieved. I had gone in on Monday for a blood draw and they took more blood today. My progesterone was within normal limits, but lower than the doctor would have liked it to be. So I do have to use vaginal progesterone suppositories twice a day for the next month (doesn't sound very fun), but it should keep my progesterone levels nice and normal. The worst part about that is I had to go to a pharmacy about forty five minutes away to find one that had them in stock because I was too paranoid to wait a day or two to get some in at other pharmacies. I go in for another appointment next week. So all is well...thanks again for all of the advice. I had been looking at other posts on baby center about ectopic pregnancies and they all made me so nervous. Posting on this board and reading your replies helped to keep me more calm.

Thanks again!

Kim

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mommida
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I'm am so glad to have read your post update! I'm still going to be thinking about you and wishing you the best.

Laura

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