Can abdominal pain during early pregnancy be caused by irritable bowel syndrome?

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I just found out that I am pregnant, but I am getting cramps. I am worried that it may be an ectopic pregnancy. I miscarried 4 years ago due to IBS so I am wondering if the pain is irritable bowel syndrome again.
Hi. I have IBS and Acid Reflux. During the first few weeks of my pregnancy, I had very irregular bowels and a lot of cramping. I too thought something was wrong with my pregnancy. Everything turned out to be just fine. I also had a miscarriage 5 years ago, so I understand your fear. Do not worry so much about it as you may worsen everything. Visit your doctor and have them give you an ultrasound to make sure your pregnancy is in the right place. With ectopic pregnancies by the way, I don't know how far along you are, but you would get major cramping and you would definitely know that it is not your bowels.
Wish you the best of luck, stay positive and stop worrying. See your doctor ASAP!  (+ info)

Ectopic???

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I'm probably getting paranoid but I had ovulation pains a week ago in my left side (and the ewcm) and this week have been having occasional dull aches in my left side . It's too early to take a test as my period isn't due for a week. Is this dull ache the first sign of an ectopic? Anyone who has had an ectopic; did you have this? People who had normal pregnancy; have you had this aches?
Thanks.
Ectopic Pregnancy - Symptoms

An early ectopic pregnancy often feels like a normal pregnancy. A woman with an ectopic pregnancy may experience common signs of early pregnancy, such as:

* A missed menstrual period.
* Tender breasts.
* Fatigue.
* Nausea.
* Increased urination.

As an ectopic pregnancy progresses, however, other symptoms develop, including:

* Abdominal or pelvic pain, usually 6 to 8 weeks after a missed period.4 Pain may get worse with movement or straining. It may occur sharply on one side at first and then spread throughout the pelvic region.
* Vaginal bleeding that may be light or heavy.
* Pain with intercourse or during a pelvic exam.
* Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting (syncope) caused by internal bleeding.
* Signs of shock.
* Shoulder pain caused by bleeding into the abdomen under the diaphragm. The bleeding irritates the diaphragm and is experienced as shoulder pain.

Symptoms of miscarriage often are similar to symptoms experienced in early ectopic pregnancy. For more information, see the topic Miscarriage.
-webmd.com  (+ info)

ectopic....?

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Isn't shoulder and neck pain a sign of ectopic pregnancy???
Shoulder pain can be one of the signs, but "ectopic pregnancy" wouldn't be my first thought unless you're at high risk for one or have other symptoms.  (+ info)

How long after an ectopic pregnancy is treated with methotrexate can you start trying to concieve again?

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My last pregnancy was an ectopic and it was treated with methotrexate by one injection and was told not to try to concieve till after 6 monthes. But have heard others trying right away, like within a month. We are anxious to try again but, scared that if we start trying again of running the risk of another loss, or even birth defects. Any advice?
Hey,
The doctor tells you to wait 6mths for a reason...
I had an ectopic pregnancy last week and was too injected with the Methotrexate...My doctor told me to wait 6mths!

Goodluck and sorry to hear of your loss!
Take Care
Cassie xxx  (+ info)

Anyone has ectopic that start with a mild pain at the side of lower abdomen as early as 5 weeks pregnancy?

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When does the unbearable pain of ectopic set in?? Does ectopic always start with mild pain then gets bad as the pregnancy progress?
I believe that in any pregnancy there will be mild pains everywhere in your lower abdomen. I know at 4, 5, & 6 weeks my pains were almost unbearable. I am now 14 weeks pregnant with a healthy baby. Don't worry yourself about an ectopic pregnancy until you go to the doctor and have an ultrasound. They are very uncommon.  (+ info)

What are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?

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I had an IUD put in a little more than a month ago, and I have been bleeding since. Last week, I started getting these really bad migraines, and fevers. The fevers went away, but the headaches are still bad, but manageable. But, starting this morning, I started having this really bad pelvic pain. Also, alot of gas. Does any of this sound possible for an ectopic pregnancy? If not, what's it sound like?
an ectopic pregnancy syptoms are usually heavy bleeding,and severe pain in your lower stomach,usually one side!
the heavy bleeding can also be because of the iud tho,as this is very common!
i suggest going to see your doctor.if your not in any hurry to see a doctor atleast take a pregnancy test,my friend has just fell pregnant on the iud,and has had to have it removed,and because thev removed it,for the first few weeks there is a higher possibility of miscarriage!!!!!
i really suggest you go and see a doctor!xxxx  (+ info)

How is it possible in ectopic pregnancy for sperm to contact an egg that doesn't enter the uterine tube?

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How is it possible in ectopic pregnancy (on abdominal wall) for sperm to contact an egg which does not enter the uterine tube?
Either the sperm goes out the ends of the tube into the abdominal cavity OR the sperm fertilize the egg in the normal place within the tube and then the fertilized embryo gets expelled back out the tube. This is why we are careful not to do HSGs (tubal dye tests) during days after a woman has already ovulated.  (+ info)

What is the differences between ectopic pregnancy and blighted ovum?

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I was diagnosed of having blighted ovum,because of empty gestational sac. And im starting to bleed now.I want to know if its safe to just wait my miscarriage done naturally without the help of surgery. And what is differences between ectopic pregnancy and blighted ovum?
Ectopic pregnancy is where the egg implants outside the uterus, generally in the fallopian tubes. The pregnancy usually isn't viable and if it is both mother and baby are at risk of not making it through the pregnancy.

A blighted ovum the egg attaches to the wall but the baby doesn't form. Cells develop to form the pregnancy but not the baby herself. A high level of chromosomal abnormalities generally cause the woman to miscarry naturally.  (+ info)

What type of doctor takes care of ectopic pregnancy? How long does the surgery take and recovery?

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Which doctor do you go to take care of an ectopic pregnancy? Gyncologist or regular doctor? What type of surgery is it? How long does surgery take? Is it in a hospital or somewhere else? How long does it take to recover? Is it impossible to get pregnant afterwards?
My OBGYN dealt with my ectopic pregnancy. I was admitted to the hospital on a Friday night and discharged on a Sunday or Monday. They tried to go through my belly button but could not. I had to be cut like a C section. I recovered in about 4-6wks. My ectopic pregnancy happened in May and I got pregnant within 6mths.   (+ info)

Ectopic Pregnancy: How did you conceive for your next pregnancies? Did you use any help from Clomid?

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My partner had an Ectopic pregnancy almost 4 months ago. We are using frozen donor sperm and IUI. We need to fly interstate to conceive until the Vic law reform comes into effect. She just flew up only to find it is her ovary with no tube ovulating. We are considering Clomid but concerned about the long term effects. Any stories to share even just post ectopic success stories are great!
Since the fallopian tube connects the ovary to the uterus, for that month there may be no chance of the sperm fertilizing the egg, which I guess you guys already thought. I had a sister who had been taking clomid after unsuccessful attempts to conceive for several years. What clomid does is, increase the release of eggs that have a chance of getting fertilized, which in some cases lead to multiple pregnancies. Unfortunately this medication did not work out for her. After a year or so, her and her husband moved from Utah to Virginia. Within a couple of months she got pregnant, but with an ectopic pregnancy. The f. tube was not damaged. Soon afterwards she got pregnant again and gave birth to a beautiful baby. Nine months later they had another child. I guess the change in location, and decreased stress may have increased her fertility chances. There are also other methods that you can try and talk to your physician about such as the use of boxers instead of briefs, time of month to try to get pregnant, and positioning. I hope this helps  (+ info)

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