❓Chemical Cramps ⁉️

[Stepharni]

Can anyone tell me if the 2 days of intense cramping I'm experiencing are normal after a confirmed 'chemical' loss. I am bleeding heavily but the pain is quite full on to the point it's taking my breath away despite paracetamol & codeine (I'm Max'd out on these) and not a softy either!! Thanks in advance x

[Saya85]

Hiya,

Gosh that doesn’t sound very good. Are you still taking oestrogen meds? How long since your ET?

If it’s signs of ohss then you should get medical advice ASAP. I don’t think anyone should be in that level of pain- certainly doesn’t sound normal.

Not to alarm you- there can be many causes but best to call the out of hours doctor in your clinic or even 111 to see the hospital x

[Stepharni in reply to Saya85]

Hiya thanks for your reply. I stopped my progesterone on Thurs eve (after confirmed numbers halved) and started to bleed Friday morning. It's definitely period type pain and I wasn't in any danger of OHSS during stims. I'll call the clinic tomorrow morning just to check x

[Saya85 in reply to Stepharni]

Ok that’s good Signs then.

If it’s period pains then try magnesium baths/oil skin sprays (tablets are good but may cause tummy troubles)

The same prostaglandins that cause abdominal cramps cause uterine cramps and magnesium helps to relax it. It’s recommended for period pains and I personally found it massive help. Plus it’s a natural mineral and not meds so might work better.

Ibuprofen and anti inflammatories will also work better for relaxing cramps and pain than paracetamol /codeine will x

[Stepharni in reply to Saya85]

Many thanks I will try some, I like the idea of a natural mineral...esp after all these crazy hormones! x

[Hidden]

I’m so sorry you are going through this.

I had one last year and it was horrendous.

I had intense cramping & bleeding huge clots. I had lots of hot baths & hot water bottle to ease the cramps ( I didn’t want to take pain relief as I was not 💯 sure it was a mc at the time)

Unfortunately I think because the body was geared up to have a baby the pain will be severe ☹️; just rest up and look after yourself ; if you are bleeding a pad every hour or so go to A & E that’s what EPU told me to do.

You can take take ibuprofen with the co-codamol. xoxo

[Stepharni in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for your quick reply jess1981 it's defo period pain pains I just didn't expect such intensity. Hot water bottle is a help and I'll try some ibuprofen too, great suggestions. How long did yours go on for ? (if you don't mind me asking) x

[Martinax]

Mine was for at least a couple of days but I guess it was not as intense as yours. You might want to check with the clinic tomorrow if you are still in pain . Big hugs xx

[Hidden]

Everyone’s will be different; my spotting started day after our positive test ( happiness was short lived) and then got heavier. It started Friday by Monday it was all over.

I hope it eases soon for you xoxo

[Martinax]

Our happiness lasted for a week .. I just felt something was not right and a blood test showed a very hgc level. Last time it was not until 10 weeks ...

[Stepharni in reply to Martinax]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear that, it's so cruel isn't it x thanks for your help hope you are doing ok now x

[Hidden]

Hope it eases up ASAP lovely!! So sorry 😢 just before this pregnancy I had 3 consecutive chemicals and the devastation is horrendous. Hope all the tips above are helpful and you feel better v soon. Lots of love xxx