Are constipation cramps bad or are they just that?

A few nights ago I was up in the middle of the night with the worst constipation like cramps finally they went away and then came back the next day after I had eaten dinner and then went away. I havent had them sence I do get occasional slight cramps which I assume is everything growing. But should I have been worried about this that night? Thinking back I'm wondering if I may have over looked something and now after reading about vanishing twin syndrom, I'm a little freaked out.

 

[SIZE=12pt]I know when I have constipation I get a severe pain (also feels like gas pains sometimes but much worse) I am in the most pain ever. I have been trying my best to eat better, especially things that will help me go... if you know what I mean. So far I have been doing much much better. I have been eating lots of peanuts, yogurt, fresh fruits, salads..My body just doesn't enjoy much meat right now anyway, which is so weird as I love meat. This has all helped me so far. My pains were just whenever no real time to them. Praying you feel better soon dear![/SIZE]

 

i am actually in the hospital right now because i had gassy cramps and the runs. my nurse told me to get to the ob right away for stress testing and i was having mild contractions. i've been on bedrest and am almost 31wks along. i also was having back pains, but they are sort of normal for me. u should call ur doctors office and ask them if u should go in. definately dont want to wait and see and then its too late.. gotta keep them babies in there. dont feel like ur being too worried or bothersome. ur doctors shouldnt mind at all... mine always tell me no question is too stupid or unimportant, and because i listened to that my babies are still cooking. i went into labor worse than this time at 27 wks also...

 

Do you think you are constipated or are you having just constipation like cramps? You need to do your best to make sure things don't get blocked up down there, because pushing is not a good thing when you are pregnant with twins. Make sure you are getting plenty of fiber, drinking lots of water and if necessary talk to you Dr about taking a stool softner. Good Luck!! Don't hesitate to call your Dr if you are concerned!

 

the stool softener. . .i forgot all about mentioning that, if ur doc will allow it, theres this powder . . .shoot i cant remember the name of it at all it as a pink cap...white and pink bottle labeling, it used to be prescription only and it is for pregnant women and children. i took one cap one day and another the next and didnt have a problem going for a week. sorry i cant remember what its called but someone else might or ur doc should know... miralax maybe