Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) Chatter #1

[~Gee_Whizzy~]

just a quick question ladies - i have spd and have been seeing a physio which is helping. i find sleep the hardest as i literally cannot move once in bed due to to the excruciating pain in my groin and pelvis. anyway my physio has recommend the src pregnancy shorts, so im just wondering if anyone has used these and were they worth the money? $189 seems a lot to spend when i dont have too much longer to go, but id be willing to do it if it means i could get more than 4-5hrs of non-painful sleep!!!

TIA

[fionas]

My physio told me not to buy them and to buy a belt (can't remember price but it's a lot cheaper than the shorts) or tubigrip (around $15 instead). She said the shorts stretch so once you've had the baby, you can no longer use them as they're not snug. Same applies to the tubigrip but it doesn't really matter so much at $15.

Hopefully, your SPD will go away after the birth but not everyone's does.

[~Gee_Whizzy~]

My physio told me not to buy them and to buy a belt (can't remember price but it's a lot cheaper than the shorts) or tubigrip (around $15 instead). She said the shorts stretch so once you've had the baby, you can no longer use them as they're not snug. Same applies to the tubigrip but it doesn't really matter so much at $15.

Hopefully, your SPD will go away after the birth but not everyone's does.

thanks for the feedback - i have a sacro/pelvic belt already which helps when im up and about but i can't sleep with it as its too uncomfortable

[fionas]

are you using a pillow between your knees - that helped me heaps.

[~Gee_Whizzy~]

are you using a pillow between your knees - that helped me heaps.

yep im using a nice firm pillow which does help, but i can't turn over (or under) in bed without searing pain, so spend the whole night (well 5 hours!!) on my leftside which when i get up is so painful i can't walk straight away, have to give myself 5 or so mins just be able to support my weight when i stand.....not fun with a full bladder bursting to get out!

[fionas]

ahhhh yes, Negrita, I remember that feeling. It's horrible

[~Gee_Whizzy~]

ahhhh yes, Negrita, I remember that feeling. It's horrible

ughh it sure is