Mild cramping during TWW??? (not pregnant)

[Rosie_girl]

Hi,

I am new and I am hoping that this is the forum for me!!!! I have joined other forums but everyone always ignores my (and other newbies) questions

Anyway, for the past year I have been experiencing mild cramping and back ache on and off during my tww. It usually starts around 2-4dpo and continues up until af starts. I am becoming increasingly worried that there is something wrong with me as I am still waiting for my BFP. Is it normal to get mild cramps during tww? Is there anyone out there who regularly gets these cramps but who has also got pregnant?

 

[RedCandle]

HI there, Since I know what you mean about forums ignoring Q's as a newbie or otherwise (they do get kinda clique-ey) I will be the first to respond..

Well, I have never been pregnant but I do have cramping starting right around 3 dpo, sometimes earlier, sometimes later. You will find that even though you think you *always* get these cramps, the longer you monitor your cycle, you will see that not every month is the same. For example for 4 or 5 months straight I'd get these cramps and searched and searched online for answers. I wondered how aan embryo could implant with those cramps! Then I noticed one month I didn't have them, or the next month, but then the following month I did.

I have to say I honestly don't know which hormone exactly causes them or maybe it's a cocktail of hormones. But anyhow, I suggest if it persists consistently then please visit your gynecologist and she will do a work up. I suspect it has something to do with low progesterone levels.

Sorry I couldn't be more help. Wish you well!

 

[NannyWhitney]

Those cramps are probably normal for you. I get cramps sometimes, but they're menstrual cramps. You can also get them in the TWW if you're pregnant, which is why a lot of people think it's an early pregnancy symptom. Ever since I stopped taking BC, I'll get cramps from about CD23 to CD28.

Since I haven't had them this cycle, I'm hoping that's a good sign!

If they are extremely painful and prevent you from living a normal life, see your doctor. S/he would be better able to tell you what's up.

I have a friend with PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and it was only after she was diagnosed and treated, her PMS symptoms became tolerable.

Hope that helps!