I don't know if they are contractions or just cramping. But the pain really hurts. My stomach doesn't seem to be tightening? (Could be my position? I'm on side so I can't tell) The pain brought tears to my eyes, subsided and came again. Should I time? Are these contractions?
call your Dr and start a timer if it keeps happening. for some women contractions can feel just like "intense period cramps".
Calling doctor now