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Sep 27th, 2007, 16:52 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling:  | Gas AND constipation???
I woke up at 5:00 this morning with REALLY sharp pains in my abdomen. When I sat up the pain moved up, when I rolled over it moved and now it's gone so I'm 100% sure that it was gas. I'm not a very gassy person, and I usually have no problem getting rid of it. But this morning it wasn't going anywhere. Is this just the beginning? Oh and I usually am very regular in my poops, but I haven't been able to go for three days. Have you ladies experienced this with pregnancy or is it just maybe normal body issues. BTW, I do eat a lot of fiber. |
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Sep 27th, 2007, 17:02 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling:  | Hi Holldoll
If you haven't been to the bathroom for 3 days you should see your GP or MW - As your 4.6 weeks maybe the GP if you haven't got contact with your MW yet?!
I curled over in pain one evening with pains and I think it was a gas /bowels things - thankfully that much pain only happened once. BUt defo see someone about no visits to the bathroom!!  |
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Sep 27th, 2007, 17:29 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling:  | Constipation was the first thing that hit me before I even knew I was pregnant. Basically your system is slowing down so it can extract every bit of nutrient out of what you eat for the baby. Drink extra water, and boost your fiber and it should help. |
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Sep 27th, 2007, 18:00 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling: | Thanks! I haven't gotten in touch with my MW yet. I just went to the GP yesterday. I told her about the constipation and she wasn't worried about it. |
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I'm Currently Feeling: | Well here they ask if your going ok daily ...
Not a very good answer from a MW! |
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Sep 27th, 2007, 18:40 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling: | Those pains are annoying!  |
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Sep 29th, 2007, 15:03 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling:  | I had those pains as well and they were horrible! I find eating lots of fruit helps. Your MW or OB/GYN may be able to prescribe you something to help relive your bowles. |
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Sep 29th, 2007, 17:15 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling: | I see the OBGYN on Monday so I'm going to be sure to ask him about it. I've been eating tons of leafy green veggies and fiber and it's still not helping! |
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Sep 29th, 2007, 19:48 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling:  | Constipation was also my pregnancy indicator..I found relief in magnesium in powder form |
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Sep 29th, 2007, 21:00 PM
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I'm Currently Feeling:  | Holldoll, are you taking prenatal vitamins? Those are known to cause constipation because of all the iron. Try to up your fiber intake and talk to your doctor. |
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