Bad tummy cramps

[Tea Lady]

This morning I woke up with cramps in the top half of my tummy (bad enough to wake me) and they've gotten worse all morning - now I can hardly stand up :eek:
The pain is moving gradually down so I know it's probably some constipation related thing but it's really sore on my right side in about the middle (is that the side your appendix is on?).

I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on someone I could ring to check what's going on. Thanks.

[MamaSage]

In WA we have Health Direct. (a 1800 number) You could ring the equivalent in your state. I think your appendix is on the left... but it could be your right. I have no isea. Hope it goes away soon.

[*My Lil Blondie*]

i used to get this alot a couple of years ago i was really woriied and even went to hospital the first time as i thought my apendix was gunna burst!

now when these pains wake me up i take some panadol and curl up into a ball so it doesnt hurt, its usually gone in 15mins or so.

hope ive helped! :fingerscrossed:

[MamaSage]

Dumb Q, is it wind? That can hurt really bad if it is trapped. Try a shower with the hot water on your lower back. Lean over forwards.

[Funkychicken]

I've had wind and/or constipation so bad I thought I was going to explode. All hunched over and unable to function. Try a drink of Metamucil or benefibre. It may take a day to go to work but in the meantime it might ease the pain. They are both safe in pregnancy.:)

[Tea Lady]

Thanks for the responses............ I think it is probably wind (don't you just love pregancy :rolleyes: ). I made some bran muffins and I've been eating them - I think I'll go and have a nice big drink of benefibre as well. Hopefully that will get things moving .... so to speak! :o

[Little_Toad]

You can tell if it is appendix as it starts around your belly button then moves down.

When you press in on your tummy it doesnt hurt, but when you release it does.

[reAllytee]

Id say its wind cause that sounds like me as i suffer from IBS but also keep an eye on it as i hope its not from something youve eaten that was a bit off.
Hopefully you feel better soon :hugs:

[Tea Lady]

Thanks LT and allyoo. I don't think it's my appendix (phew!!) so I"m waiting in anticipation for all that wind to come through :eek: :D

[rynosmum]

Hi TeaLady

Don't forget the 13HEALTH number which recently started. I hope you're feeling better already though :hugs:

[Sarie]

Just checking in hon, I hope you're starting to feel better.:fingerscrossed:

[Tea Lady]

Just letting you know I'm feeling much better today - thanks for your concern and help everyone :hugs:

[Funkychicken]

I'm happy to hear you're feeling better today. Hope all is well.:)

[TwoBlue]

Glad to hear your feeling better TL
:hugs: