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[ladybug]

Hello.

So, lately (the past couple days) I've been having this cramping in my lower ab.... Just little cramping. I usually cramp a little bit about a week before my period, but today I was almost doubling over in pain. I can't even sit up straight! I took some ibuprofren, so I'm hoping that will help. I'm due to get period in about 1 1/2 weeks.

Anyone have this happen? Should I be worried? Otherwise, I feel fine.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Mathews]

I would call your doc. immediately. You don't want to take any chances with the weekend coming up

 

[ladybug]

That poses a problem. I don't have a doctor here other than a military doc that I MUST have an appt with. So, I'd have to go to the ER.... I don't think its that bad. I always weigh out sitting in the ER waiting with a bunch of coughing/flu-racked patients with exactly how bad I need care. I think I'll wait and if its still bad later tonight, I'll go in with DH. I'd hate to go in and have them say, "yep, its just cramps, lady" lol

 

[anonymous]

When I had cramps, they tended to be back cramps. So when I began experiencing mild cramping I didn't worry too much until I was doubled over practically crying like a little wusy girl. Turned out to be a rather nasty kidney infection. Why mess around with it...It will make for a long weekend if you're in pain.

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I hope you feel better soon!

 

[Ratatosk]

Years ago I had a urinary tract infection -- it started with frequent peeing, and after I would pee, I'd get a horrible cramp in my bladder region where it progressed to the only time I felt relief was while I was peeing. Got some meds and felt better within a few hours. L

 

[sarabeth87]

i've had this happen to me 2 times and it turned out to be an ovarian cyst. the first time i ended up going to the ER bcuz it hurt so bad i thought i was dying. the 2nd time, i knew what it was, so i didn't go bcuz they just give u pain killers and put on the pill (the hormones are suppose to dissolve it or something)

 

[anonymous]

i used to have something similar. i called it ovary ache, i think it was occuring when i was ovulating. too much information i know!!!!!

 

[ladybug]

that's a good one.... i'll have to use that term!!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

i'm feeling much better this afternoon after resting and taking the advil.... thanks for all the ideas... this is usually why i don't rush to the ER, cause most of my ailments turn out to be fleeting and "nothing".

 

[catboogie]

sonia,

maybe this is obvious, but i have heard that some women cramp during ovulation, like one poster said. and i don't think it has to be something that happens every month--it can come and go. i have had it happen a couple of times. it was usually uncomfortable but minor pain. i assume it could be worse for some women, just like there is a lot of variation in cramps. i don't know for sure though.

laura

 

[ladybug]

Laura,

That's kinda what I'm feeling it was cause today I'm spotting a bit. The weird thing is that I plan my ovulation (or approximately) based on when my periods are, and I thought I was supposed to be ovulating a week ago. urgh.....

Thanks again!

Feeling much better now!!!

 

[LouLou]

Sonia, I can't remember have you had your gallbladder out yet? From what I understand it's an inevitable thing for us CF women. You can cut to the chase by having a doctor order you an ultrasound. Then you'll know if it's your gallbladder and if it's not you'll know that state of your gallbladder.

 

[JazzysMom]

My understanding is that the ovaries take turns releasing the eggs. So if this is indeed true than my pain conincides with it. When its my left ovaries turn I get a stabbing pain for a few days before my period starts. Not continues. Literally a stabbing pain. Nothing with my right ovary. I also had cyst on my left ovary years back so that might be the reason I have pain on the left & not the right.....oh to be a woman!