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is it possible to feel pms symptoms such as cramping and headaches and really be pregnant? or would it feel differently?

By Anonymous May 1, 2009 - 11:45am
 
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well i went for my pap smear yesterday and i didnt end up getting my ultra-sound he said i wont need to get one of those until i get my results back next week i am so nervous i dont want it to be anything bad :S soo yeh i am pretty nervous lol ...

February 24, 2010 - 8:25pm
(reply to shar)

Hang in there, Shar. I know it seems like a long time until next week, doesn't it? Waiting for results is always so hard. Don't automatically assume that whatever's going on will be bad. There are so many things that get our hormones a little off once in a while. Will you come back and update us when you know?

February 26, 2010 - 9:39am
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i dont suffer from depression etc,
no pregnancy hasnt been rules out and i am 17...
i also rang the doctor today and he said to come in so
i am going to a swab test and an ultra-sound tomorrow. arrgh
i am pretty nervous but i am excited at the same time :D
i hate getting swab test's done :S

February 23, 2010 - 5:34am
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Anonymous

well about 4 weeks ago i went to the doctor and got tested for everything, i got a blood test done, it came back negative for everything, i asked him why i have been getting these cramps and he said they should go away and they havent.
i went to the hospital about 1 week after that they did a urine test and it also came back negative but the doctor i was talking to didnt seem like she new what she was doing ?

February 21, 2010 - 3:52pm
(reply to Anonymous)

This sounds very frustrating. What do you feel your options and next steps are?

I can't provide much information, as if you feel you were tested for "everything", and without knowing your medical history and background, it would be a guessing game for us, too.

I can tell you that if your doctor says, "it should go away" and it hasn't, a follow-up phone call needs to be made to ask what your next steps and options are. If you do not feel like you have doctors who are competent and/or who are trying to help find answers, it could be a good idea to seek a second opinion.

Do you feel that any of your headaches and cramping are caused by any environmental factors, or even by lifestyle factors (excess stress, depression, anxiety, poor sleep, inadequate diet or exercise)? Have your doctors discussed these factors with you (besides just ruling out any underlying medical condition)?

There are many treatment options that women have used to help with symptoms including headaches and cramping, especially when no medical condition can be pinpointed. Some of these include acupuncture, deep relaxation exercises, yoga, and even counseling.

What do you feel your next steps should be?

February 21, 2010 - 9:08pm
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Anonymous

hi,
i have also been experiencing cramping and headaches i have had the cramping for about 6 weeks now and it just wont go away. i have been to both the doctors and hospital but that was like 2 weeks ago they said it was nothing to worry about but the headaches have only just started my partner and myself do have unprotected sex because we would like to have a baby soon any answers >

February 21, 2010 - 3:29am
(reply to Anonymous)

Can you tell us more about what the doctors and hospital tested you for? Cramping and headaches are so common, that it would be difficult for us to help you pinpoint a cause without a lot more information from you.
- what is your age?
- has a pregnancy been ruled out?
- what tests/procedures have been conducted?
- what were the results of tests/procedures?
- what do the doctors think may be causing the cramping & headaches

February 21, 2010 - 6:53am
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Anonymous

HI Alison,
Thanks it does help alot..but see to answer your question about my next period. See i came on at the beginning of this month and about a week or a week in a half later i started to spot. and i was thinking oh i couldnt be about to come on, i just had my period like a week or two ago. And that light bleeding turned into what seemed like another period, with cramping and i stayed on for about three almost four days...so could you help me a little on that.

October 18, 2009 - 6:13pm
(reply to Anonymous)

From your description, it sounds like two periods in one month. Is this your feeling, too?

To re-iterate:
Beginning of October: regular period
1-2 weeks later: started to spot, turned to light bleeding for 3-4 days, cramping

Have you ever experienced irregular cycles before? Many women have "strange" periods like this, where they have two periods in one month, or miss a period completely. This can be normal, or it may be a symptom of a medical condition that can be evaluated by your doctor. Don't worry---it is most likely just an irregular cycle, especially if this is the first time it has ever happened. Many factors, like new medications, recent illness, excessive stress..can all cause bleeding in-between periods. You can always call your doctor, and talk with a nurse about your symptoms.

Are you taking any type of hormonal contraception?

October 18, 2009 - 6:25pm
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Anonymous

HI,
Ive been having on and off headaches, and nausea. Sometimes i wake up in the morning and feel sick to my stomach, or when im about to eat i suddenly feel sick. Now i also stated on another chat about my light bleeding. Ive came on twice this month and thats not normal for me. I also had what looked like a pimple around my areola, which was not normal for me. Im somewhat confused. Ive been angry lately and for what i dont know...Anyone which answers or advice please comment...asap...could i be pregnant or what?? i took a test and it said negative...so what could it be?? Did i take the test too early?

October 18, 2009 - 5:43pm
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