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cramps without period

I am experiencing period like cramps for the past few days and i am not due to have my period untill next week (11th jan) my last period finished on the 19th dec.  I was on 5 day course of antibiotics which ended on the 20th dec.  I am on the pill.  I had unprotected sex on the 26 and 28 of dec. I am aware that antibiotics affect the pill and that extra protection must be made for 7 days after stoping antibiotics but i had sex 6 days afterwards and i wasnt protected my a condom.  I have looked at other websites that tell me that period like cramps are an early sign of pregnancy and i am quite worried as i have never experienced period like cramps without a period before.  I doubt my period will come (if it does) untill i am due next week because my periods are always regular.  I do not have anyother symptoms.  I really need someones help as i have tried other forums with no luck and i would be very very greatful if someone could help me and let me know if this cramping is normal or if i could be pregnant.  Please some one help me as i am quite worried
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Hi Everyone,

I left a comment a few days ago and thought I'd update as I noticed no one else really does and I'm hoping it'll help a few of you as I was really puzzled by it all!

I read through nearly all of the comments on here saying most got negitive tests..  Mine was POSITIVE today! :)  I read up on the pains which said they were 'implantation' pains for the early stages of pregnancy (after which are usually picked up on pregnancy tests as your hormones are strong enough.  I used the advice of someone on here to wait as long as I could.  My pains stopped after after 5 days which, i read should last on average between: 1-5 days. This happens around the 4th week of pregnancy aparantly, so i'm now in my 5th week...

Not sure if this will help but I thought I'd write down how I felt the last week:

Nauseous - (PSI bands or Sea Sickness bands from Chemists)
Sore teeth (I didn't have sore breasts, just a tender spot on my right one)
Backache
Stomache Cramp (exactly like period pain)
Feeling Tired all the time!  But not sleeping very well.
Odd Headache
and milky discharge (sorry).  I read this is one to look out for for signs.
Peeing more often
Sensitive to smells like meat.... (uncooked ;)
Thinking seems to be too much effort this week.... Not sure if thats just me.

I'd recommend waiting as long as you possibily can even if it's a few days, I know how hard it is!  Plus don't pay attention to any pregnancy tests that say you can use it anytime.  Use it for your first pee of the morning always!

Hope this helps! and good luck for whatever outcome you are praying for :)
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Hi everyone, could someone please help me as i am also having the period like cramps but no bleeding. My breasts have been extremly sore and sensitive on the outside but the pain only lasted for 4 days. I usually get cramps 2days before my period but these cramps have been caring on for almost abit more than  a week now. My period has been late for a few days already. I suddenly started to feel very irritated a few days ago and still do, i get headaches that i never usually get and now and again i feel all woozy, dizzy and stuff. I have also been getting alot of milky discharge (sorry i now its gross)but i would appreciate it if ANYONE could give me advice.
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Hi,

I need some help too please!  I have had really bad cramping for about 4-5 days now, just like period pain but no period which couples really nicely with the constant backache! :) Even wore a heatpad all day yesterday! Today I feel really run down and nauseous.  We have been trying to concieve but I'm only a couple of days late and don't want to jump to the conclusion of pregnancy due to dissapointment.

Any help would be great thanks! :)
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i had the same thing bout 1 month ago but not after going to a party lol, erm yeh i had tht then i had a period for bout 3days and then i havnt had one since its been bout 1week since ive missed mine, im trying to ask someone if they know what it is because i feel movement near my lower abdomen and i know wat it feels like as ive already got a child tht is 3yrs, hope u find out what is ron with u goodluck :)
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Try it again i am sure you are pregnant.take a preg test when you wake up in the morning your first pee should be use,the urine itself to test if it is positive.good luck:-)
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My period is late and i have back pains and horrible cramps,  however i also feel like i have the flu, could being sick mess me up?
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