lower abdominal pain-18 weeks pregnant

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Hi all, I've got a constant dull pain in my lower stomach,  like period pain. I've taken one paracetamol which isn't doing anything though it's not getting any worse.  I think I had this with previous pregnancies but can't remember.  Has anyone else experienced this and did you get checked?
Thanks

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Thanks for your replies, it gradually went and couldn't get through to the gp to make an appointment!  So presuming it is the round ligament pain.

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Oops...I'm 16 weeks

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I've been having the same ache that feels like my period is going to start. I assumed it was round ligament pain. I don't know how your body won't hurt with rate of growth.

[spade22]

Keep us posted.  The issue with pain during pregnancy is it can have benign (mostly the case) causes but it can also signal a problem.  The only way to know is to be seen by a professional.

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Thanks, yes might make an appointment tomorrow if continues.

[spade22]

Could be round ligament pain, could be something else.  If you are concerned the best thing to do is call your dr/midwife for advise since they know your medical history and have been following you