Pregnancy - Chicago,IL

Updated on March 11, 2011
N.R. asks from Chicago, IL
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Hello ladies. I am 14 weeks pregnant and experiencing lower back pains and cramping. I've experienced the cramping throughout my pregnancy so far, and did experience some back pain in the beginning but not as much. The back pain I was experiencing was in the middle and what I'm experiencing now is on my lower back. I did speak to a nurse yesterday and was advised to stay off my feet for the rest of the day and apply warm compresses to my back. She did say if I notice any spotting or bleeding to call them right away. I did go home and pretty much relaxed all day. I didn't really have any back pains the rest of the day. Today though I am experiencing the back pains again. I am at work with my feet elevated and have been sitting down all morning. I'm not sure if it could just be the chair or what. I do feel some pain when I walk and sometimes experience the cramping in my lower abdomen and back pain at the same time. For the most part though I either feel the back pain or the cramping; I don't really experience them at the same time. I guess my question is...has anyone experienced this? Is this normal? I am taking tylenol for the pain; and I'm trying to save my days as I am considered high risks and will be having appointments every 2 weeks when I reach 26 weeks. The pain is tolerable just really uncomfortable.

More info: This is my second pregnancy. I am considered high risk because I delivered my daughter at 30 weeks due to Pre-Eclampsia and I had high blood pressure. My daughter stopped growing at 26 weeks which is why they will start monitoring me closely when I reach 26 weeks. I do not take more than 1 tablet of Tylenol a day (if I take any) and that is because I get real bad headaches, and yesterday I took one because of the pain in my back and I had a headache. I'd like to try to avoid taking any medication which is why I was hoping there was something else I can do to ease the pain. I also want to make sure that it isn't anything serious. When I talked to the nurse who spoke with the doctor, they didn't really seem concered. She just to stay off my feet for a day, take tylonal for the pain, and if I notice any spotting to call them right away. She did mention when I was experiencing just the cramping that it was normal due to my uterus expanding. With my first pregnancy I cramped in the beginning and that was it. So this is all new to me.

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R.R.

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I would also look into chiropractic adjustment; someone who is certified with the Webster technique, which will help stretch your ligaments and muscles around the uterus causing no harm to baby or you. This will give baby more wiggle room and also will eleviate the tightness that contributes to back pain and a whole host of health problems. I know of several great Drs around the Chicagoland area and surrounding suburbs if you are interested. You can contact me off list.

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L.R.

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Just a thought re: the headaches - are you drinking enough water or other fluids during the day? With my two pregnancies, I have found that b/c I'm so focused on drinking much more water than when I'm not pregnant I have almost never had a headache while pregnant. Make sure you are drinking enough (I think they say at least 64 oz/day and be sure it is mostly water and non-caffeinated beverages) - b/c dehydration can cause the uterus to contract (obviously causing pains) and can ultimately lead to problems including premature labor. Try that but ultimately consult with your doctor. You really shouldn't have to take any pain meds every day - it just isn't good for baby, even if it is Tylenol.

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S.W.

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I would ask your Doctor if it would be OK to see a chiropractor. I saw a chiro during my pregancy and it helped eliminate my back pain. But, this may not be OK in your case, if the back pain is connected to the cramping. I would check with the Dr.

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T.T.

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get to a chiropractor

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T.C.

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If you are already high risk, its probably best to be checked by your MD. It would be better to be safe than sorry. Try to lay off the tylenol PLEASE..

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S.R.

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Nicole,
First, is this your first pregnancy? And Second, why are they considering you high risk? With that said, I will give my best answer seeing that I've done 5 times in 8 years. At 14 weeks your uterus is beginning to grow thus stretching your muscles and bones. Back pain is very common at the beginning of the second trimester as well as the end of the the third. While your baby is very small your uterus is almost the size of a Small melon and can be felt about two fingers below the bellybutton. If you're a small person this could cause great discomfort. So relaxing and staying of your feet for a day or so should help the pain. In regards to the cramping, cramping with no blood is usual unless it comes after you urinate. I had many UTI's that would cause great discomfort and cramp like pains that called for antibiotics. So if the pains are worse after going to the bathroom, see a doctor to be safe.

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