Early pregnancy with severe stomach pains

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My pregnancy test has come back positive (1-2 weeks pregnant), but over the last 48 - 72 hours I have had extremely sharp abdominal pains. They have since subsided but its very tender now. I have read a lot online about stomach pains in early pregnancy - some indicating this as normal pregnancy symptoms and nothing to worry about, and others highlighting the fact this may be something more serious.

I don’t have any other symptoms other than the sharp pains, and now tenderness. Any guidance would be so greatly appreciated.

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I would definitely speak to your doctor, mine only started as stomach pains, on one side I had no other symptoms and still didn’t until 4/5 days later. It could be normal pregnancy symptoms but it’s better to get it checked out even just to put your mind at ease.

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Dear Amy11,

Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy,

If you have experienced severe abdominal pain, I would advise seeking urgent medical advice, even if the pain has settled a little.

Sending much love,

Karen x

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