HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Are Lower Backache And Abdominal Cramps Symptoms Of Pregnancy?

Hi... I’m wondering if I’m pregnant... this would be my third child but the symptoms are different... I don’t know if I missed a period because I stopped breastfeeding a few months ago and my hormones are still getting back to normal but, I’ve been having lower back pain for over a week, I feel tired all the time and today I started having PMS.. lots of cramps...
I don’t know what to think... I have the same symptoms I had in my 2nd and 3rd trimesters with my two frost kids... should I just have a pregnancy test?
Mon, 18 Jun 2018
Report Abuse
OBGYN,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Some women may not get periods while breastfeeding. And they may ovulate and conceive before getting periods. The symptoms you are having could be due premenstrual syndrome also as you mentioned. As you may get periods after long time, PMS could be comparatively severe. If you want to be sure, please go for preferably blood test for pregnancy. If beta HCG levels are more than 25 mIU/ml, there is possibility of pregnancy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Are Lower Backache And Abdominal Cramps Symptoms Of Pregnancy?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Some women may not get periods while breastfeeding. And they may ovulate and conceive before getting periods. The symptoms you are having could be due premenstrual syndrome also as you mentioned. As you may get periods after long time, PMS could be comparatively severe. If you want to be sure, please go for preferably blood test for pregnancy. If beta HCG levels are more than 25 mIU/ml, there is possibility of pregnancy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.