Sciatica Pain: Infant
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Sciatica
Asked by M.T. from Albuquerque
on March 10, 2007
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This may sound a little odd, but does anyone have any suggestions on dealing with sciatica?
Oh, I forgot to mention...heat, cold, ibuprofen and 3 visits to the chir...
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- Hi M., Assuming that you have already had plain film x-rays my next steps would be as follows. Since you have not responded to the chiropractic care that you have ...
- My sister had sciatica while she was pregnant (I know that isn't your issue) and afterwards. This is what her doctor told her: • Regular exercise helps to build a...
- Hello, I use just the heating pad every 15 min's for an hour and then stretch that area. So on for 15, than turn off than try stretch, walk (wait 15) than back on for ...
Sciatica!
Asked by A.A. from San Diego
on December 29, 2011
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Hi moms,
I am 6.5 months pregnant with our second baby and am having SEVERE sciatica/back pain. I have to hobble around and am in constant pain. I had sciatica wi...
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- I had this too when I was pregnant. You should try soaking in a epsom salt bath. This will help a lot. Put some lavendar in it too to help you sleep better at night! I...
- I would also recommend seeing a chiropractor - they can work miracles!
- Chiropractor! I didn't believe in them and had horrible sciatica with my first pregnancy. I had physical therapy but that only took the edge off the pain. Then I had c...
Sciatica
Asked by M.S. from New York
on March 24, 2008
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Can someone recommend a fantastic chiropractor in the Northeast section of the Bronx. I am 6 months pregnant and have a bad case of sciatica. Looking for someone that ...
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- Is there any way that you could make it into the city? I am a chiropractor at 56 and Park. I see many pregnant women with the same problem. I could also ask around a b...
- i highly recommend a traditional osteopath (d.o.) - chiro care is an off-shoot of this but it is much more subtle and gentle. i used to see a chiro before discovering ...
- Hi I had sciatica really bad. I went to a Spine Doctor. When the inflammation went down he suggested yoga instead of therapy. I went to a small one at a local church....
Severe Sciatica...
Asked by J.W. from Columbus
on February 23, 2009
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Hello Everyone
I had sciatica when I was pregnant with my boys, and I have it now again, although I'm not pregnant. I am in such excruciating pain that I went to U...
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- Perhaps trying talking to a yoga or pilates instructor. When I did yoga, I remember that I could reduce the stress on the nerve causing the pain.
- I had pain levels like yours for two years. I was misdiagnosed for at least a year (dr. said it was sciatica), but like another commenter here, it was a bulging disk. ...
- Hi J., by all means seek out a good chiropractor. I have sciatica many times and the only way I could get thrugh it and over it was to see a chiropractorl Good Luck
Help with Sciatica During Pregnancy
Asked by C.E. from Portland
on July 17, 2008
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Hi all~
I am 5 months pregnant with our second baby. My first pregnancy was a breeze (with a difficult labor) but this one has been challenging. I have been suffering...
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- Hi C.! I had sciatica with my first child and it's no fun! I tried prenatal yoga and prenatal massage therapy and it seemed to ease the pain. Good luck!
- What helped me the best was lying on the floor with my feet up on the couch and doing some gentle streches, Lay flat on the floor with your feet on the couch or chair....
- Ideally, you would have a full ergonomic assessment. As pregnancy progresses, our joints get more flexible for the BIG flex our hip area needs to make! This makes us m...
Pinched Sciatica Nerve & Pregnancy
Asked by N.0. from Mobile
on October 14, 2011
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I have 2 herniated disk and a pinched sciatica nerve in my back. I am also very pregnant(32 wks) & it has started bothering me more than ever. Tylenol does NOTHING for...
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- NOt sure how to relieve the herniated disks. That all depends on how bad tehy are and where they are located. My husband had surgery several years ago for herniated d...
- I have sciatic nerve issues in my first trimester. I did all sorts of stretches to help it several times a day. Honestly, I think it was time passing that helped the m...
- The herniated disks are likely only going to get help through physical therapy/traction and steroid injections. If those fail, then surgery. Also, are they lower or up...
Help with Sciatica During Pregnancy
Asked by M.R. from New York
on May 12, 2010
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Hi all~
I am 4 months pregnant with my first baby. I have been suffering severe sciatica issues. The pain is most during night, I wake up more than 3 time and can'...
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- Hi M., I feel your pain! I never had back problems until I was pregnant w/ my first. Like you, I suffered form sciatica issues until I went to my acupuncturist who...
- My hips hurt terribly the bigger I got. The best thing I did during pregnancy was to get and use a body pillow. Not a pregnancy pillow- although I have heard they wo...
- Hi M., I feel your pain, even though it was years ago, I too had sciatica during my second pregnancy. I believe I slept on my side with my knee bent as much as possibl...
Sciatica Pain During Pregnancy
Asked by C.U. from Chicago
on July 30, 2007
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I have had this severe Sciatica pain on my right side for 1 week today. I have been to the hospital twice as well as my doctor's office. They have me on Tylenol 3 an...
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- I have this with my current pregnancy(3'rd). My first child bent my pelvic bone to cause this. Go to the chiropractor. It helps so much. Also see if they can order...
- CHIROPRACTOR!!!!! With all 3 of my pregnancies I went to the chiro...I swear by them and it is completely safe...it relieves so much pressure. I first went when I wa...
- I have never had this, but I did hear that cold helps and also alternating ice and heat.
Sciatica and Pregnancy
Asked by J.S. from Omaha
on November 13, 2007
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I am 28 weeks pregnant and have been suffering with sciatic pain for about the last 2 months. I have been doing physical therapy and recently started with a chiroprac...
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- Hi J., I had sciatic pain in my first pregnancy. I started going to my chiropractor once a week and after my appoitment it was always better. It wasn't gone but it ...
- Hey J., I have feel your pain. I also had sciatic nerve pain when I was pregnant with my daughter. It started around 14 weeks prego and went through the rest of my...
- When you say your OB will not "let" you have anything for pain I have to wonder if your OB is a sadist. I suffer with SPD (basically the cartilage that holds your ...
Suggestions for Sciatica Pain Relief
Asked by C.F. from San Francisco
on August 5, 2009
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Does anyone have good advice for helping to relieve sciatica pain? I can not put any pressure on my left leg. When I try to walk, I get shooting pain all the way dow...
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- weird that you would be given RX for pain meds, but not for PT - i always have sciatic pain, but comes and goes. during preganancy it's at it's worst & always there - ...
- Have you seen a chiropractor? I think it could help tremendously. Maybe go for a consultation at a minimum to check it out if you aren't comfortable.
- Hi There! If you have never had sciatica, you may just have this issue now cause baby is sitting in a funny spot. Try getting into a pool to relive the presure. Ask...
