sharp pain after pushing

[katB 8]

Sorry to be gross, but five days out and successful, (only trouble constipation) but about an hour ago I couldn't take it any more and pushed like hell. Then suddenly I had a sharp pain way down low. It feels like it's now on both sides and I am having trouble sitting or getting up off the bed. Any thoughts. Should I be going to the ER? Can you strain your muscles? Could gas have shifted? Is there a problem I should worry about regarding the colon?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Carrie's Journey 130]

Probably anal fissures...google it. Little tears. Take a stool softener if you can and use Tucks pads, maybe a sitz bath. I've been there!

[katB 8]

Thanks for answering, but not that low. Like more in the abdomen close to the crease of my thighs. Feels like a sharp cramp ripping through my lower belly. Too low to be stomach, too high to be fissure.

[CarrieP 50]

Muscle?

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[VSGKirk 855]

I think you are giving birth... j/k (I thought a little humor would ease your worry!)

[Carrie's Journey 130]

Oh! Ouch...sounds like muscle. Sorry I can't help!