i'm 7 wks pregnant. is it normal to ache in my shoulder area. i don't hurt anywhere else but there.?

Question

I have two other kids my youngest is 5 and I don't remember having any of this pain. I have acheness and some sharp pains in my shoulders and neck area.All I can think about is an ectopic pregnancy.

Answer 1

don't be sitting here then asking such as question .... call your doctor's office with this concern .... if you do have an ectopic pregnancy, it is best to find out immediately so the tube doesn't burst! . . . they can confirm this thru a sonogram

Answer 2

I've read many times that severe shoulder pain can be one of the early symptoms of ectopic pregnancy. Of course you should call you're dr right away or go to the er and get an ultrasound done to be sure. It's always better to be safe than sorry.

Answer 3

As a physician I would be concerned about a secondary medical condition that you may have developed. This may include gall bladder disease or even heart disease (may also depend upon your age and other risk factors such as smoking or high blood pressure). I would recommend a thorough examination by your OB/GYN physician and if he/she is unable to ascertain the cause the pain, you may even want to consider being seen by your family practitioner or internist. Please don't let this pain go for too long before you are evaluated. Good luck with the pregnancy.

MDW MD

Answer 4

whats an ectopic pregnancy? o and maybe ur shoulders and neck hurt cause ur carrying around a baby in ur stomach! just relax, take a bubble bath! do something relaxing! and congrats on the baby! and good luck!

Answer 5

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I had a lot of neck and shoulder tension. Sometimes the muscles can into knots and cause serious muscle pain.

Answer 6

we are not doctors ask ur doctor

Answer 7

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