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Dear CW,

I don't know how many of those 14 years you have been getting cramps, but I assume only a few weeks.  It sounds as if you have changed the way you are working on your lower rectus muscles.  The other more serious problems may be a hernia developing, urinary bladder irritation or something straining your pubic bone.  I would think a visit with your doctor would be helpful.

Thanks, George Dixon, MD