Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) Chatter #1

[Kazbah]

Heys ladies,

well i'm feeling rather sad & sorry for myself at the moment, and everything is so painful. Painful in the groin area, painful in the hips, pain in the back. Yesterday I blew my nose and it hurt so much I was crying. Great look at work. Planning my trips around lifts and the like. And there's only 20 weeks left. Oh yay. How do I get out of this headspace?

Also, what painkillers can I take?

Sorry, I'm just not coping. Reading the happy stories on here is good therapy as to what can be, I just can't see it at the moment. I want to be a yummy mummy. Can't see that happening.

[Traveller]

Oh Kazbah, I'm sorry you are in so much pain. It's just rotten I know so vent away, we all understand.

I'm assuming you are seeing a chiropractor or a physio? If not then make this a priority. Also ice the painful area. I know it's winter but it will reduce the swelling and ease the pain. Wrap a doona around you whilst you ice if it makes you more comfortable.

You can take paracetamol safely, so don't be afraid to do so. And planning your trips around lifts and access is an excellent idea. I would avoid the supermarket if I could not get parked outside, and under no circumstances would I walk up stairs if there was any way around it. Do what you have to for the next 20 weeks, I know it seems like forever but it will be over before you know it

[nickle730]

I'm aching with you Kazbah, particularly at the front. I'm actually dreading having to do things that involve walking... grocery shopping, going to the post office - those every day things most people take for granted!

I only take Panadol and I try not to use that every day. Don't know if any thing else is safe... I'm averse to taking anything whilst pg!

Hope you are a resting comfortably somewhere!

[glenny_c]

Hi girls, sorry to say that I think I might be joining you. (nothing personal I promise... ) I have been having a lot of trouble getting comfy at night for about the last week. My hips, pelvis and legs get really painful and it doesn't seem to matter which position I'm in, I wake every hour or so in pain. I've been doing some reading and SPD seems to describe ALL my symptoms. I'm going to see the doc and physio today to find out for sure and to ask about continuing work (I'm a teacher, primary- so on my feet all day) I've had to take off yesterday and today due to pain.

I guess this is my payback for telling everyone how fantastic this pregnancy has been so far!

Do any of you sleep sitting up? I only ask as I notice the pain seems less when I'm sitting rather than lying down.

[Traveller]

I used to prop myself up with pillows in bed and sleep semi sitting, it really helped me get some rest

[Kazbah]

I do sometimes sleep sitting up, but that's due to reflux The physio told me that anything that's not either 90deg or straight isn't good for the pelvis - so lying on a jason recliner type chair is bad, as is leaning back - it places too much pressure on the pelvis and spreads it further = pain.

Going to get a couple of wheatbags tonight or on Saturday, must say the thought of icing the front pubis isn't exciting me!!!!!!

Welcome to this dubious club Glenny ... Nickle - I know what you mean, I went to go get a coffee before and it was raining and couldn't hurry cause of the pain, although I hurt so much ... oh yay, oh yay. The people at work are great though, they are taking it in turns to help me put my laptop in the car etc and will buy me lunch so I don't have to walk much ...

This time when I was preggers with Pip I was going bushwalking Lots of bracing walks with long strides ... ahhhhhhhh the memories ...

Have a good day ladies.