Bad cramps at start of 3rd trimester?

I am 27 weeks and the past 2 days I have had the worst cramps. they only come once a day and last about 20 minutes...like really really bad menstrual cramps...

ever happen to everyone? I was in tears yesterday and had to pull the car over....

Re: Bad cramps at start of 3rd trimester?

I would call the doctor and get checked but thats me I am a worry wort

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This is so strange!!

I am entering my 29th week and was experiencing some pretty painful cramps/tightening on my way home from work yesterday.

It seemed uncommon since I haven't had cramps in awhile - but I just presumed they were growing pains - it lasted about 10 minutes and then went away......

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I would call the dr. I'm sure it's normal, but I've heard that bad cramps are one of the things you are supposed to call for. If nothing else, it will put your mind at ease.

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PLease let us know how you are!!! I hope you call your doc to put your mind at ease!!

Re: Bad cramps at start of 3rd trimester?

With my first pregnancy I dehydrated and experienced cramps very similar- to the point I had to pull over. I am at just about where you are in this pregnancy and I have been feeling kinda crampy- but not that strong.

Maybe this "time-frame" its easier to dehydrate? Go get a gatorade and a gallon of water. Call the Dr. if you continue. They can also be braxton hicks, but I never felt mine that strong.. or this early. HTH.. Good LUCK!