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Any Suggestions for Aching Hips During Pregnancy?
Asked by J.M. from Seattle
on June 1, 2007
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My hips have started hurting incredibly at night. I have never been this sore from sleep! I wake up in so much pain that lasts all day. They ache and feel bruised. ...
Tens Unit in Pregnancy
Asked by K.S. from San Francisco
on September 27, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
Just wondering if you can use a tens unit while pregnant? I was pretty sure you could, seeing as they can be used in labor, but one website selling them sa...
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- I just got mine in the mail today! I am 29 weeks, and my OB said I can use it as long as I am under the care of my Chiro with it. He knows all the points to use or ...
- what is a tens unit?
- used mine all the time it should not effect your child any at all but not using it might cause you great strss and pain and that will.
Moving to San Jose Area Mid-pregnancy, Need OB-GYN Referrals
Asked by B.T. from San Francisco
on January 4, 2008
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I am moving to the San Jose / Cupertino area in the next few months, and I am 12 weeks pregnant. I am looking for recommendations on wonderful OB's, preferably in an ...
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- Dr Narrisse Kendrich - www.womenscareforlife.com
- Dr Violetta Faryno is amazing ###-###-#### in San Jose across from O'Connor hospital near Valley Fair Mall. I have many friends that go to her and they are so thrilled...
- Hi B.! Congratulations and welcome to the Southbay! I work in the birth community and have all kinds of info about the docs here. Before I answer your question, t...
Tylenol P.M. During Pregnancy?
Asked by C.B. from Los Angeles
on February 20, 2010
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I am 17 weeks pregnant with my fourth child. I am having terrible pain in my hips and back which of course makes it very difficult to sleep. I was wondering if anyone ...
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- Both Tylenol and Benadryl are Type B medications, meaning that minimal amounts of the drug pass on to the baby, and in animal studies they have been shown to be harmle...
- I prefer a natural approach and used skullcap tincture during my pregnancy. Don't let the name scare you. I dealt with the same pain and it helped me sleep a lot!! You...
- Hi C., I'm not a doc, but I can tell you that Tylenol PM is safe. It has the same exact ingredient in it as Benedryl, with the added ingredient of Tylenol for pain. ...
Back/hip Pain with Pregnancy
Asked by M.S. from Oklahoma City
on April 23, 2008
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I need advice! I am 17 weeks and I cant sleep comfortably. My back and hips ache all day. My doctor suggusted a pain killer much stronger than tylenol, but I dont want...
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- I am in exactly the same boat as you. My 1st pregnancy wasn't like this at all. I got one of those pregnancy pillows and it has helped at night. During the day at work...
- HI!!! I am 16 weeks pregnant and having the same problem. From the very beginning I have had hip pain off and on. It is now only getting worse. Normal day to day s...
- man that hurts had the same issue and gets worse during the night. go swimming!!!!!!!! takes the pressure off the hips and back. join a gym or the YMCA.
Pregnancy Sleep Issues
Asked by A.D. from San Francisco
on January 22, 2009
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I am 4 months pregnant and have been sleeping on my left side for some time now. I am having difficulty remaining in this position due to the pressure on my left hip. ...
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- Hi A., Congratulations on your pregnancy! Sounds like your going to have your hands full:) It's important you take care of youself too. Are you not sleeping be...
- I don't know about the pillows, but you can sleep on your right side too. Actually you can still sleep on your back for about another month if you needed to. It's the ...
- One of the many joys of pregnancy...not being able to find a good sleeping position. To be honest, I had a really tough time getting comfortable on my left or right si...
Anxiety During pregnancy..."Natural Help"
Asked by J.R. from Dallas
on April 23, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I really need some help. I recently found out I'm pregnant and I'm excited, but overwhelmed all at once. I have been on a low-dose of prozac for awhile now...
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- Hi J., Oh how I remember those anxious and nervous feelings you have like I did when finding out about my pregnancies. No matter how much you were planning for the ...
- Hello J., Congratulations! I wish you a relaxed pregnancy! You can put a few drops of lavender oil on a tissue and keep it near you. Lavender oil is relaxing. You...
- I know you asked for natural help, but I would like to suggest that you ask your doctor about taking Effexor instead of Prozac. For me, the Effexor just makes me feel...
Pregnancy Carpal Tunnel...
Asked by J.H. from Oklahoma City
on May 17, 2010
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I'm not sure I spelled that right but anyway my sister in law has really bad pain and numbness in her hands and sometimes shooting pains up to her shoulder. Her doctor...
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- Wrist braces and if the pain is unbearable, she can get a cortizone shot in each wrist.
- I got tendonitis and carpal tunnel last time I was pregnant and I just went to the pharmacy and got some braces. The doctor told me that it would go away after I deli...
- I had that and my answer was wrist braces; kind of pricey but worth it in the end. I especially wore them at night.
Expanding Ribs During Pregnancy?
Asked by S.D. from Kalamazoo
on June 2, 2008
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This is a really odd question. I think my ribs expanded while I was pregnant and stuck like that! LOL I am pretty little, 5'2" and back down to my prepregnancy weight ...
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- Yes, this has happened to me also. I am also little, 5' even and very short waisted. I have 2 kids, now 8 1/2 yr girl and 6 yr. boy. My rib cage did expand. It was v...
- Someone I worked with said this happened to her - she had a particular sundress from before she was pregnant that was too tight only in the ribcage after she was pregn...
- Nope, you're probably not imaging it! My left rib cage sticks out further than my right. When I lay down, it looks funny cause it sticks out a little. My son was 9 ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy
Asked by R.H. from Chicago
on April 23, 2008
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I am seeking advice on what to do about my rheumatoid arthritis. I have been trying to have a baby for the last 14 months. During this time I have not been taking an...
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- RA is a kick in the butt painful fight I know how bad you hurt here are some healthy remedy's I know work as I use them. The medications you mentioned will not be goo...
- Hello I do not have arthritis yet, but I am on the verge. I am 29 and have not been kind to my body. I played sports, ride horses, and I am a plumber. Every join...
- I have a friend who was diagnosed with RA during her last pregnancy. She was swollen and had nodules and the whole bit. Couldn't buckle her baby into carseat, or eve...
