my daughter is in horrible pain about twice a day that lasts several hours.this all started since she became pregnant with her third child.She can barely walk later in the evening.She is only about 17 weeks pregnant. Is there something we can do?
2006-07-23 13:55:55 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Acupuncture, foot massage and exercise. Swimming is good. So is Yoga, but make SURE a qualified instructor works with her! Good luck!
2006-07-23 13:59:08 · answer #1 · answered by emilsignia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-22 22:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't take drugs for this- no matter how safe the docs tell you it is, there are ALWAYS side effects and even more so for baby!
I know of people who were completely cured of sciatica after good chiropractic care. She can see a chiropractor while pregnant- it is amazing what oyu can learn and how much healthier you will be if you see a good chiropractor. Look for one that is not just concerned with pain relief but one that will really look into what is going on with the spine and put you on a program of rehabilitation
2006-07-23 14:04:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to work physical therapy. The only thing she can try is stand with her feet apart, hands on her hips, and bend backwards, slightly, and hold it. Do that a few times a day and it releases the nerves in the sciatica. She should keep it up for at least a month to give the nerve a chance to move back to the right place. It should work, but once the baby shifts downwards, it will clear on it's own
2006-07-23 14:00:35 · answer #4 · answered by Judith O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other than prenatal massage, try one of those new icy hot bandages in the hip area (where most of the pain occurs due to spreading hips, increased baby weight and pressure on the sciatic nerve.) It doesn't pose the hazards of internals meds and doesn't provide a method of heat that will harm mom or baby. A less smelly idea is Watkin's white liniment...it's been around for ages and is fabulous for pains like this. Also, try dampening a thick cloth, microwave for a minute or so, place in a sandwich bag, and apply to sore areas. doesn't retain enough heat for long enough period of time to cause harm. But helps b/c you can keep reheating it.
Also, talk to her obgyn about rx pain relief. I also had this same problem each time I was pregnant b/c of a severe injury when I was younger. They prescribed a pain medication which did not adversely affect the baby...that was at about 4 months or so.
2006-07-23 14:06:14 · answer #5 · answered by southrngirl2724 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly what she is going through because that around the same time my sciatica started to act up. I highly recommend the she finds a chiropractor because he was my saver.Weekly visits to my chiropractor help tremendously.The equipment he used was electrodes on my lower back for about ten minutes and then lay on a back with rolling pins going up and down my back.Also tell her to not to sleep on her back due to the baby resting on her back which makes it worse. Oh another thing is some ice that numbs it a little.I hope this helps.Don't apply any heat because the area is usually swollen due to the pressure on the sciatic nerve.
GOOD LUCK!
2006-07-23 14:07:27 · answer #6 · answered by lu-lu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same thing. Two things you can do. 1) lay down on the bed, face up with feet sticking out at the end. Have someone pull on them gently and hold in an extended position for 15 seconds. Release slowly. Relax and repeat again for several times. This should help. 2). Went to see a Kinesologist (may have to look and see if there is one close by) and he fixed the problem. He did some massaging and adjustments (like a chiropractor would do).
2006-07-23 14:03:56 · answer #7 · answered by Wolf woman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really. Sorry to tell you. There's no medication she can take right now. Except Tylenol. Plain. And usually what they give for Sciatica is Motrin or something a little stronger. If you have a doctor he might be able to prescribe Tylenol with Codeine. If not.. Rest,... Rest ... and more rest.
2006-07-23 13:58:14 · answer #8 · answered by curiousthree 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes apply heat and cold packs for up to 20min's ensuring that they do not contact the skin directly. Warmth before bed helps one to sleep and cold packs to reduce pain and swelling after exercise. Being pregnant there are many over the counter drugs that she should not use, check the label before using them but heat/cool packs are not dangerous to the mother or the baby. However, avoid long baths in hot water as this could encourage a miscarriage.
2006-07-23 14:02:30 · answer #9 · answered by Sister Sandy (RN) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-07-22 17:00:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work at an OBGYN and we refer to Physical Therapists for sciatica in pregnancy. Tell her to talk with her physician about it.
2006-07-23 14:14:43 · answer #11 · answered by nateandlexi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋