My lower back is paining since 2 days and period is also due around now. I cant tell if its just PMS or something else, because we are ttc this month. Same dull pain confuses me every time yaar. How did u figure out the difference?
I felt the exact same confusion! With my pregnancy, the backache felt a bit more dull and constant compared to my usual sharp period cramps. It can be so emotional waiting to find out.
Since my cycles were always irregular due to PCOS, I could never tell if backache meant my period was coming or if I was pregnant. I learned to not guess and just rely on a home test a week after my expected date.
I am in my second trimester now and still get backaches, but in early pregnancy, it felt very similar to PMS. Did anyone else also find that the backache started super early for them?
For mild backache, try sleeping on your side with a pillow between your knees and doing gentle stretching. But if the pain becomes very severe or you see bleeding, please consult your doctor immediately.
I recently had my baby and I vividly remember having a constant lower backache right before I missed my period. It felt different from my normal cramps because it didn't go away in a day or two.
I totally understand how frustrating it is to deal with this guessing game every month. Both PMS and early pregnancy have such similar symptoms, so try to be gentle with yourself while you wait to test.
I know exactly how exhausting it is to search every symptom online, it really triggers so much anxiety. Please try to distract yourself; both symptoms are literally identical, so testing is the only real way to know.
I'm also trying to conceive and going through the same thing this month! It's so hard to tell the difference, but I'm trying to stay calm and wait a few more days to test.
Just keep a positive mind and take deep breaths, dear. God will guide you, so don't stress over every little symptom. Pray and wait for your missed period before testing.
My mother said a heating pad and ginger tea help with both, but she always told me to wait for a missed period to know for sure. My doctor later explained that progesterone causes backache in both situations, so only a test can confirm.
