Belfie, I wondered about swimming? I know I am supposed to rest as much as possible and avoid walking, but I don't know if I should swim?? Thing is, I'm hungry and so I'm eating often (craving carbs!) but because I'm not exercising I'm gaining weight. More than just normal pg weight, I think. So, it can't be good for my pelvis to be carrying a heavier load but I feel nauseous if I don't eat!
nickle - if you're seeing a physio or similiar I'd definitely check if they think it's ok for you. But if it helps to know, I was told to avoid breaststroke and to be very VERY careful getting in & out of the pool. For me, my osteo was really encouraging water walking, whereas the physio said waterwalking and swimming. Plus I know both have just said to me if it hurts, don't do it (easier said than done sometimes though huh!). I've also tried a bit of cycling tonight on the stationary bike, managed 7 mins before the muscle cramps set in . I know what you mean about weight gain though and it's sooo hard when you've got nausea too. Hope the nausea settles soon for you
Can anyone else answer my crutches question - does it make a difference if they're elbow versus armpit? At this stage I would only be using them overnight and mornings when needed.
I had elbow crutches, and only used them when at home or out by myself. I have never tried armpit ones but I used mine in conjunction with an across the shoulder bag for carrying my hospital notes, etc, so would have probably found the armpit ones got in the way a bit.
thanks traveller - i'm following up with my friend who offered to lend me the elbow ones it sounds like they're better.
well I tried swimming today... and managed to sprain my toe! Of all the stupid things to do huh! I was pushing off the wall and it caught or slipped on something somehow and YOUCH! So now I have a big fat red swollen bruised toe! The actual swimming and gentle water-walking went well and didn't cause pain. As for the sprained toe (i'm assuming it's not broken - shall check with my physio on thurs), well it doesn't really make too much difference given I'm not walking much anyway! But still, I can't quite believe it
I'm just popping in to say YAY for this thread!! SPD is such an under-acknowledged thing that we're kind of expected to grin and bear it like it's "normal" late-pregnancy aches and pains.
Re the crutches, I know a couple of ladies who just went straight for a walking frame...has the added benefit that you can stop and sit halfway thru your journey if you need to. I don't know if I could've managed crutches...
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. I know what you mean about weight gain though and it's sooo hard when you've got nausea too. Hope the nausea settles soon for you
it sounds like they're better.
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