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
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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'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.
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.
thanks md!!!!
you should see our driveway :o !!!! might have to drive down it to get the mail!!
Good plan, just keep those knees together getting into the car to do so LOL!
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.
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.
snacks this is an overview of what it is!!
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The two halves of your pelvis are connected at the front by a stiff joint called the symphysis pubis. This joint is strengthened by a dense network of ligaments which means that under normal conditions, very little movement occurs. In order to make your baby's passage through your pelvis as easy as possible, your body produces a hormone called relaxin, which softens the ligaments in your pelvis. As a result, these joints move more during and just after pregnancy.
We are not sure exactly what causes SPD but current thinking indicates that if one side of the pelvis moves more than the other when you walk or move your legs, this can lead to pain and inflammation at the symphysis pubis. X-rays and scans may not diagnose the problem as this rotation does not show up on most scans. Many women with SPD experience significant pain without any great separation of the joint -- the amount of pain isn't related to the degree of separation
thanks ali and antheia!! might check out what an oseto can do!
Ah cheers, AJP - I have often wondered what SPD stands for... is the D for 'displacement' or something?
I know my anatomy enough to know the pubic symphasis, but wasn't aware that it could move so uncomfortably before you give birth :o
In any case, I still hope you get the help you need so it doesn't get any worse.
thanks darl!! off to see an osteo at the bellybelly centre on tuesday!
SPD = Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction:
Hi there,
Ihad the exact same thing with my bubba. It was so painful i thought my bones were splitting in half. :think:The best news I can give you is as soon as you give birth it stops and it makes pushing out the baby sooooooo much easier. My labour was painful but at the same time it was a breeze:loveshower:.
Good luck and Congrats!!!!!!:cheer:
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!
I didn't find that at all - it was many months before I could walk properly and I required physiotherapy post natally to help strengthen the muscles to keep the joints together. The hormone that causes this problem and other joint problems, relaxin, doesn't really dissipate straight away so new mothers are susceptible for some time to back and other joint injuries. It's important to protect the joints as much as possible to avoid long term damage, and keep your core muscles as strong as you can.:
Oh, I forgot to say, physios will have a support brace you can wear under your bump to keep some of the strain off the front of your pelvis. I found that this helped quite a bit.
toomany i ended up seeing an osteo at the bellybelly centre on tuesday and she has told me my pelvis is jammed! lovely! out of line, out of place etc.. so now not sure if i do have SPD :dunno: but i find all the triggers you mentioned set if off so have been avoiding them!!!
id definatly recommend clare at the centre, very different to physio but fantastic!!
OMG, so what are you going to do, AJP? Do you need to do strengthening stuff? Can it be assisted with the brace? It just all sounds so painful...:
she has told me my pelvis is jammed!
i think its pretty much delt with by manipulation!! (i think) its very out of wack!! makes sense why ihave had pain for sooooo many years!!!
I was induced a week early because of me 'quality of life' from having this badly with Ashton. I couldn't dress myself, I could barely walk and everything (sitting, standing, moving) hurt so bad I was on panadene Forte all day for 3 weeks before I was induced.
It can get quite bad, it gets worse with each child. I have had it with all 3 but Ashton was BAD. I used a belt thing but it really didn't make much difference.
Next OB appt mention that you want to see the physio, don't put it off, the sooner you see them and get a belt and some tips, the better chance it wont get severe.
Yeah I think i have this slightly! My pelvis and pubic area hurts when i roll over in bed sometimes so have to make sure my pillow is between my legs and as i roll over my legs are kept tight!! ouchies.... can just feel everything stretching most days getting ready for the birth....
Some days worse than others but most days im fine i just make sure i get out of the car carefully etc and don't get up too fast.
I too am suffering from SPD really badly at the moment. I've been in and out of hospital the last 6 weeks with severe pain to the point where i cant walk and am now on daily panadeine forte to help me cope a bit better. I am hoping to be induced next week because i can hardly move without feeling like im splitting in half down there. I have a degenerative spinal condition as well though which is the cause of a lot of the pain but i know just how you must be feeling. Like other BB members have already mentioned the best thing is to seek advice and support from a physio or osteopath as the pain will tend to get worse towards the end of pregnancy. I have found my physio to be great as she really understands what im going through and has been so supportive and also a belly belt has been great as it takes a bit of the pressure off my pelvic area. Hope that you find some type of relief :hug:
jols I feel for you - I had it w Jake but not until quite late - this time has started already! I saw a pg specialist physio and she gave me some great exercises that really helped, also bcos part of my problem were weak hip flexes. I also found gentle exercise strengthened the supporting muscles and helped to relieve the pain. xx
I sympathise - do whatever you need to do which are what people have already mentioned - keep hips and knees in alignment and get thee to a physio/osteo/chiropractor or whoever helps.
Can I have a little vent? SPD is the only thing that has stopped me from TTCing again and at my age I really should not even be messing about. I think people underestimate the mental and emotional impact that being in constant pain can have.
Thats the main reason why I'm undecided as to whether I'll have another baby so you're not alone.... :hug::
I had it from 16 weeks with DS & was induced (via having my waters broken, didnt end up needing the induction drugs) at 39 weeks because I was unable to sleep, I had to sit up on the lounge through the night as I couldn't lay on my back or side without exruciating pain (you all know what I'm talking about) & I'd be paralised (dont know how else to word that.... unable to move my legs) for a couple of mins after getting out of bed.
I'm allergic to codiene so no panadiene forte for me unfortunately, only panadol which did absolutely nothing. I had the belt from the physio (I actually bought myself one) which seemed to help a little in the earlier months.
I totally feel your pain, I really hope it doesn't get much worse for you. Boy it's so harsh. It really ruined my last pregnancy & I also suffer from HG during pregnancy but at least I can take drugs to control that, makes pregnancy very expensive though..... $50 for 4 tablets & needing at least one a day arghhh, thank goodness the HG has left me the night I gave birth both times considering I was on the medication from 6-7 weeks!
I found this time round I couldn't lay flat for 7 weeks after giving birth & I still get pains now, especially if I do alot of walking OUCH!
Sending positive vibes for the remainder of your pregnancy to be as enjoyable & as comfortable as possible :pray:
xxx
PS Is it horrible for me to say that I'm glad I found this thread so I know I'm not alone, it makes it a little easier to accept :)
I've started having this pain for the last week or so too. but not as bad as many of you, havent progressed to any painkillers for it yet. I spoke to the physio who runs my pregnancy pilates class this morning though and shes given me some stretches to do 3+ times a day and told me to massage some spots etc, and if its not feeling any better next monday we'll have a one on one session and try and get to the 'bottom' of it (sorry for the pun there).