Due in 3 weeks with sharp upper tummy pain with tightening

Anonymous
Is it possible to get Braxton Hicks only in your upper tummy? The pain is sharp and very painful. I went in to the hospital last night and they found no reason for the pain. It's still horrible when it hits which is usually at night when I am lying down. Baby also moves a lot during the pain and tightening.

Are these contractions?
Anonymous
It could be some separation near the sternum. Is that where it hurts? I had terrible pains there. Felt like I was being torn and couldn't take deep breaths.
Anonymous
Does it go away when you move, drink water etc? Could be Braxton Hicks.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Does it go away when you move, drink water etc? Could be Braxton Hicks.


I've tried everything and nothing makes it go away. It just eventually stops.
Anonymous
Where is it specifically? If it is in the upper right quadrant of your belly you should got to L&D to be sure it is not HELLP.
Anonymous
Heart burn
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Where is it specifically? If it is in the upper right quadrant of your belly you should got to L&D to be sure it is not HELLP.


Oh sorry I see you went in and got it checked out. Probably just part of the general misery of third tri
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