T.W. asks from Dayton, OH on March 20, 2008
Pregnant Daughter in Lots of Pain
Hello all!
My oldest child and daughter is almost 7 1/2 months pregnant (29 weeks & 3 days). She is having LOTS of pain low in her belly, and her hips pop while walking or trying to get up and sit down. While in the store yesterday, it was so bad that she had to stop and grab a shelf, cause it would also shoot pain down her left leg.
She, at one point started crying cause the pain was so bad. Last night she could hardly get off the couch. I know when I was pregnant with her, my sciatic nerve was being pinched during the last month of my pregnancy. My left leg would go out on me with no warning, so I had to use a walker (dr's orders) the last month of my pregnancy to keep me from falling. I know mine hurt pretty good, but I don't recall it being this bad.
She says it almost feels like her hip is broke.
Does anyone have any good idea's to allieviate the pain and make it easier for her to move? Is this something her OB can help her with. This is her second child and the first wasn't like this. We've called her OB who tells her he can do nothing for her pain wise, and we've mentioned during a appt once before, and my daughter and I feel like he blows it off as normal prgnancy discomfort. There is nothing normal about this.
I've read about something called Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction and it sounds like what she is going through. Anyone ever heard of it? Anything help?
I look forward to any answers.
Thanks
T.
So What Happened?™
I appreciate ALL the answers I got here. We are on the search for a chiropracter that specializes in pregnant women. Maybe a massage therepist too, whish she will love. SHe gets a rather LARGE belly while pregnant. Her 1st child was just shy of 8lbs, and she carried three to four times the normal amniotic fluid. Looked like she was having twins, she was so big. With this one she is rather big in the belly again, but no extra fluid this time. It doesn't help that she is so tiny everywhere else.. 5 foot 1 .
ANyway.. THANKS to all of you for your advice.
T.
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A.G. answers from Mansfield on March 21, 2008
When I was pregnant with both my son and daughter I had the same kind of pain. I remember I would be walking and all of a sudden the pain would shoot up my right leg, or my hip would pop and my leg would go stiff. I limped when I walked. I went to my chiropractor which really helped me a lot. It was a little expensive because I would go 2-3 times a week in the beginning and then I slowly tapered off. That is the best advice that I can give you!
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J.N. answers from Dayton on March 20, 2008
I had the same and still get the popping hip once in awhile but what helps it alot is going to the chiropracter. It helps alot and keeps me from having to use alot meds. Physical Therapy might help too. Going to a chiropracter during your pregnancy helps alot helps keep everything alined to have a better birth.
Good Luck
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M.F. answers from Indianapolis on March 21, 2008
Chiropractor, chiropractor! Seriously. I didn't have any problems with my first pregnancy ... but my second one, which was 2 yrs later, I felt like my hip or something in that area was locking, unable to rotate. I was young and in pretty good shape, so this was scary. ALSO, I'd had a c-section first time (due to going way past due date) and I was really trying for a VBAC, so I knew I'd have to have help if I didn't want to end up on bed rest. I took a chance, and was frightened, as my family had never used chiropractic. I was so blessed with a chiropractor who not only helped with my pain, gave me exercises and tips, but helped get my body prepared to have the next two children naturally after c-section. (I'd previously been told I had too small of a pelvis.) :)
The most important thing will then be in choosing a chiropractor that she can trust - normally people base it on confidence from close friends. That's what I would do. (Mine isn't in the area, anyways...he's down South.)
Good luck!
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A.E. answers from Cincinnati on March 21, 2008
T. -
If it is sciatica, I can't recommend a chiropractor highly enough. I had extreme sciatica with my second child, with similar symptoms. I just assumed I was stuck with it, but my husband kept encouraging me to go to our chiropractor. I finally did, and felt like an idiot for waiting so long. The relief was instantaneous and almost complete. I went twice in the later part of my pregnancy, and that was enough to keep me out of pain and moving. I also increased my exercise a bit - mostly walking and kegels. Yoga might help, too.
Even if a chiropractor can't help her, they will most likely be able to recommend some course of action. A lot of ob's unfortunately label everything a pregnant woman feels as a "symptom of pregnancy" and offer no suggestions for ameliorating the discomfort. Since she needs to be able to move and stay active as part of a healthy pregnancy, if this doctor doesn't get more responsive, maybe she should look for someone else for her next pregnancy.
Good luck!
A.
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K.C. answers from Columbus on March 20, 2008
When my sciatic nerve was causing me extreme pain, I would get down on the floor on my hands and knees and rock back and forth slowly. I remember that sitting, laying on my back and even walking were so painful. I think that when you are on your hands and knees it alleviates the pressure that the baby is putting on the nerve.
Best Wishes to your daughter!
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J.C. answers from Columbus on March 21, 2008
T.,
I think the other responses were on the money; I think it's her sciatic nerve being squashed upon by her little bundle of joy.
What helped me was kneeling doggy style - excuse the sexual connotation - with my top half as flat to the floor as I could. Bottoms up, so to speak. In a sense, I got gravity to work to ease the baby higher off my pelvis. A little rocking might help, but for me, just holding the position worked. I would hold for five, ten, even 15 minutes. Just chill that way for as long as she can stand it.
Of course, if she's still working, this may cause some confusion and disruption in her office - in which case maybe she should see a chiropractor.
Good luck to you all and congratulations!
J.
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S.C. answers from Fort Wayne on March 20, 2008
I totally understand!!! I had this with my first and I now have it with my second. (I am only 13 weeks pregnant now) Anyway, I did Physical Therapy for several months and I also went to a chriopracter. The chriopracter was the best for me. Although it does not relieve your pain 100%, it does help. I also laid on ice packs. (The heating pad made it worse for me) You need a lot of prayer and support!
Good luck!!!!
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R.K. answers from Cleveland on March 21, 2008
It sounds to me like the baby may be bothering her S1. Or causing her to experience sciatica (Pain in the lower back and hip radiating down the back of the thigh into the leg, initially attributed to sciatic nerve dysfunction, but now known to usually be due to herniated lumbar disc compromising the L5 or S1 root). I have this problem and know what she is experiencing but I'm not pregnant and couldn't imagine being pregnant with this problem. I would suggest she see a chiropractor as soon as possible.
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P.V. answers from Columbus on March 21, 2008
I have a pregnant friend who was helped tremendously with her discomfort by visiting a chiropractor...most chiros have specific training to work with pregnancy. Good luck!
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