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Q: Sharp cramping left side while pregnant

asked by: luciv on May 15th, 2009

New User

Hi there im experiencing a sharp cramp like stabbing pain in my left side just inside my hip. Iv heard of cramping while you grow and expand etc but this has really knocked me for six. Is it normal? There is no bleeding or anything. Just feel like iv run a marathon and someone is stabbing me in the side with a knife. Question

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JessyM

replied on May 22nd, 2009

New User

im sure its normal but go to a doctor now as stabbing pain in one side can be a sign of an ectopic pregnancy I've heard, which is highly dangerous to you.

Having said that I often used to get a sharp stabbing pain in my left side when I was in my early twenties, I was low in weight and I went to the doctors believing it was something to do with my menstrual cycle. However, it turned out to be IBS which is very common and produce similar symptoms.

Pregnant women often suffer from IBS too.

Whichever way though TELL A DOCTOR ASAP!

Mariee2009

replied on June 15th, 2009

Experienced User

I have IBS, and it hasnt been bothering me? Does it go away, or will I always have IBS

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