symphysis pubic pain

[Olive]

ok whos had this!!!! how bad does it get????

ive just cottoned on that this is probably what im suffering from, its not v\bad but feel like my pubic bone is going to split in two at times

[Snacks]

I'm sorry, I dunno as I haven't had it... Just wanted to say OUCH! Sorry you are experiencing it. And I hope it doesn't worsen for you, mate.

[AnyDream]

There are all sorts of useful things you can do to support your pelvis and prevent this from getting worse than it needs to be. Seeing a physio and wearing a support belt/tube, doing specific stretches, and basic things like keeping your knees together when getting in/out of car/rolling over in bed, etc all help. Avoid stairs and slopes, and lifting/carrying when you can. Try to keep all your movements symmetrical, ie stand with your weight evenly on both feet instead of on one leg. All these things can help.

It can get pretty bad. Like walking-frame/crutches bad. But that's highly unlikely for you, you'd be in a lot more pain now if you were headed that way.

[Olive]

thanks md!!!!
you should see our driveway !!!! might have to drive down it to get the mail!!

[AnyDream]

Good plan, just keep those knees together getting into the car to do so LOL!

[alioops]

Jols, I used to check the mail on the way into my driveway, I would stop as close as I could to the letterbox and then it was only a couple of steps to check the mail. You could get DH to check it as he comes home too.

I would be looking into some tubi-grip for now - you should be able to get some from the chemist, and then if it does get worse then get a physio or osteo appointment. They will be able to give you a support belt that will hold your pelvis together, even though they are not very attractive.

It is best to start getting treatment early, so as to reduce the severity as you get bigger.

[Antheia]

I have it too and feel your pain. I find pushing a pram/trolley makes it worse too.

However there is some good from it. Because the pelvis gives, it allows more room for bub to pass through.

[Toomanytoomany]

ok whos had this!!!! how bad does it get????

ive just cottoned on that this is probably what im suffering from, its not v\bad but feel like my pubic bone is going to split in two at times

I had it very badly with my last two. I had physiotherapy but to be honest, it just didn't help much at all. The things that stopped it being too agonising: making sure there was no uneven pressure on my pelvis (swing both legs off a chair or bed at the same time, don't lean on one leg, don't use stairs, use a pillow between the knees when sleeping, don't push things with one foot at a time) and long soaks in a hot bath.

In the end with #5 I was induced at 39 weeks because I was just so miserable from the pain and I was nearly crippled, with four kids to look after. The pain has already started this time around, and I am going to try to find some more effective physio and get onto it nice and early. It feels like I've been kicked in the crotch most of the time. Fun! Games! LOL.

Good luck!