Last night I started feeling strange pains in my abdomen. It's hard to describe. It's like my insides are being tied in a knot and then tightened every few minutes. This is my second pregnancy, so I know what the typical stretching feels like, and this is not it! This is something I have never felt before, and I am a little freaked about it. I notice if I sit in one spot or lay down it goes away, but as soon as I get up or pick up my son, or do anything that requires lifting or bending or anything like that, it starts up again. I am hesitant to call my doctor just yet... because I wanted to ask you ladies if you have felt this type of pain before, and possibly offer a suggestion as to what it may be? I googled my symptoms and only came up with possible uterine stretching (which I don't think is what it is) late miscarriage (except I am not bleeding) or pre term labor, which at this point would be nothing more than a miscarriage anyway since I am only in the 17th week. I hope I am just overreacting, and I will try taking it easy until my next appt, which is a week from tomorrow. If anyone has any suggestions on possible causes for this pain, please let me know. Again... it feels like intense ripping of my insides... or as if I am being stunned with a stun gun on my belly... I envision the pain as electricity traveling through my stomach... This is the best way I can describe it, sorry. Thank you

is it in the middle of your belly or on the sides?
if in the middle it is very likely it is round ligament pain, but if it is in the middle, i really have no clue what it could be.

If they're really severe hon I would call your doctor and get it checked out. It might be nothing and it might just be stretching but at least getting a medical opinion would put your mind at ease. I haven't experienced cramps like that only bad hip pains etc. You can still have contractions without any bleeding at this point, so if they're pretty bad its best to go in. I hope everything is ok

I get severe pains in my abdomen every couple of nights but I'm also on medication for contractions. It could be round ligament if it's off to the side. Sometimes I will try taking a nap and seeing if I can sleep it off. I would call your doctor for some reassurance if what your feeling is very painful. Hope your feeling better!!

I would call your doctor for reassurance as well. Hope you feel better soon

I've had that 'electric' pain a lot too. Mine is like an electric shock going around my whole stomach, but it's up higher than my uterus.

I called my Dr and they told me to take some tylenol and rest... gee, that would be a lot easier without a one year old to feed, play with, bathe, get dressed, etc! I am actually feeling a little better, so maybe the Tylenol helped. Thanks for the responses ladies.

I am so glad I am not the only one who has felt this type of pain... I mean, I am sorry you've had it too, but at the same time at least I know I am not alone. When I try to explain the pain... that's all I can think of as a description!

hope youre feeling better!