Today I walked a few blocks from my office to a clothing store, and by the time I got there I felt really bad cramps. It was lower abdomen, and felt a little different than round ligament. Just "fuller" cramps. My uterus didn't feel like it was tightening, so don't think it was Braxton Hicks. I had to sit down in the fitting room. No spotting, and I've been drinking lots of water! Anyone else experience cramping after/while walking?
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I'd call your OB right away. Cramping (like period cramps) can be a sign of pre-term labor, usually paired with back pain. They had me come in for monitoring when I called so I'd say do the same. I was 23 weeks.
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@MrsLilybugg: hmm, this used to happen to me. especially if I walked too far or uphill. sometimes I'd have to catch my breath and/or sit. I definitely know it was around 27 weeks, I was in Montreal then and the hills were killer. It would come and go and my belly was really hard and tight. I thought it was Braxton Hicks?
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@JoJoGirl: oh wow! What did they recommend? Had you experienced spotting as well?
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@rachiecakes: thanks! Yes I notice this if I walk alot. If I'm at the gym I feel OK, like on the elliptical. But if I walk too far I have to slow down or sit for a beat.
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@MrsLilybugg: No spotting. They watched me for a couple of hours and turns out I was dehydrated. I didn't think it was possible since I'd had 32 oz+ water already that day, but it wasn't enough for me.
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@JoJoGirl: PHEW! So glad it turned out OK for yoU!! I emailed my OB/midwife. Email is usually a quicker turnaround than phone messages!
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I had to stop walking my great dane at about that time, because she pulls and it was making me cramp up.
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YES --- I had a lot of cramping from walking during my pregnancy! It used to get so bad I would have to stop and rest --- and I had a 15 minute walk as part of my commute! Brutal! I found drinking A LOT more water helped.... oh - just saw JoJo said the same thing... definitely drink more
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I am 19 weeks and I cramp sometimes when I walk. It isn't ever accompanied by bleeding and it's never really painful - jus tthe same kind of cramps I would get from running pre-pregnancy.
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@MrsLilybugg: I had the same thing at 24 weeks (also had light spotting) and it was pre-term labor. Not to try to alarm you, but I would just go in to L&D and get everything checked out. No need to wait for *permission* from you OB/provider.
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Definitely get it checked it. Always better to be safe.
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@MsLipGloss: was everything OK?? DId they order bedrest for you??
Thanks everyone for the feedback!!! I'm drinking tons more water and will keep an eye on cramping/walking. I told them that it didn't happen at the gym, and they told me it was because elliptical was less impact than sidewalk. They advised more water and if it doesn't help to let them know. I wonder if it's because I'm wearing flats too. I dont' feel like the ones I'm wearing have alot of support- I feel like I "thud" when I walk. Godzilla. OK cross your fingers for me hopefully it's just dehydration!
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@Mrs Green Grass: thanks Mrs GG. I love following your baby blog now by the way!! He's getting so big!!
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@MrsLilybugg: everything was fine. but they did keep an eye on me for a while.
ETA/ my contractions stopped on their own.
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@MrsLilybugg: I just had this last night, and I'm on vacation in Dominican Republic. I'm 25 weeks, too. I *do* think it was dehydration--and after dinner and drinking lots of water, I felt fine. Felt great all day today, too.
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I'm currently 22+3 and my lower abdomen also cramps up pretty badly if I overdo it whether it be cleaning the house, moving things, walking, etc. I normally sit down and drink lots and lots of water. The cramping ceases after a lil while. However, for your sake and peace of mind, call the doctor just to be safe!
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If I overexert myself I get some cramping. They are like a mix between period cramps and really rotten RLP. So far my doctor doesn't seem concerned, but I have stopped trying to exercise as much, which is frustrating!
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@MrsLilybugg: thanks
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