Oh wow, I didnt even know this thread existed. Over the last 2 weeks I have also been suffering groin and hip pain. The pain radiates down my inner thighs and walking is a nightmare. I already have 4 young kids and 26 preggers with my 5th, and being in the middle of the holidays if I dont get up and do the day to day housework im afraid things could get disasterous very quickly. But in doing this by the end of the day im nearly crying with pain and when i do get up from sitting its like my legs have absolutely no strength and sometimes I come very close to falling down because of this. Its hard because I cant rest because of my kids but even if I do find a moment the pain can still be present while sitting. Sleeping is a nightmare because I cant sleep on my belly anymore and if I lie on my back it feels as if my breathing is restricted so i can only lie on my sides - which is no good for the hips. i sleep with a pillow between my legs (but have since my first birth in 01 - Oh so comfy!!)
I havent been to the docs yet so I dont know if it is SPD i have but i do have a midwifes appointment next friday so will discuss this with her then. I dont understand it though because I have fab pelvic floor muscles (4 kids later and can still jump without going "oh dear") played basketball and netball up until 20 weeks pregnant, and lead an active life. (Im a nurse so am on my feet all day at work). I dont know maybe I dont understand this SPD properly. I guess i thought it happened to those who werent active and who already had weak pelvic floor muscles and stuff. Hmm my bad!! Anyways its great to know so many other women have felt what i feel now. It certainly does make things easier knowing im not alone out there