This is my third pregnancy, but my youngest child is now 9 so it's been a while. I'm 30 years old and don't remember having this very sharp lower back/hip pain. I have a corporate job and wear heels to work. Could the heels be causing this and what can I do to help the pain? I'm losing sleep at night!
2007-02-07 06:08:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It sounds like sciatica (not sure of the spelling) which is very common in pregnancies. I would not wear the heels no more it might make it worse. Try sleeping with a body pillow st night or with your feet elevated on some pillows. I wish you the best!
2007-02-07 06:14:20 · answer #1 · answered by K J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OMG, this is so weird. I've been seeing a chiropractor for some back and neck pain. He's also been manipulating my hip as well. So I'm 15 weeks, but at 13 weeks the pain in my right hip is so excruciating and the pain shoots down my groin/thigh. It's only after I've been standing for long periods. And I've been thinking that it's probably something my chiropractor has done to hurt my hip, but I was just talking to my friend, who's also pregnant, she's 13 weeks and she said that she has a really bad hip and she's planning to go to physio or for massage therapy tomorrow if there's no relief.
I'm confused on what to do about this. I have another appointment with my chiropractor tomorrow, he says the pain is from my hip. I'm thinking about asking him to leave my hip for a week or so, just to see if that's what it is.
I don't know what to do either! lol
2007-02-07 06:19:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ugh! I could have written this post when I was pregnant with my 3rd, too! My oldest was 9 when she was born, too. :)
SWIM. Take the time to get in a pool. I never found a single thing to alleviate my back pain this time around, other than water. They have some fantastic prenatal water classes you can take, even yoga (which I didnt do, but wish I did). Aquatics might be your best bet. Also, ditch the heels for lower, professional shoes. I know it sucks, I have an extensive collection if heels myself, but after having my 3rd, I just cant do it anymore.
Oh, and congrats and good luck! Having a baby in your 30s is a WHOLE different ball game than in your 20s. :) Its been an amazing experience and my older 2 are huge helpers!
2007-02-07 06:17:37 · answer #3 · answered by banderson 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See a doctor for advice now. I also had severe lower back pain during my pregnancies. For pregancy #1, I just thought it was due to being pregnant. For pregancy #2, I knew I needed help. First I visited a chiropractor because he could see me right away. After 12 visits within 4 weeks, I had very little relief from the chiropractor-- and relief only lasted a few hours. Then, I went to my physician who referred me to a Physical Therapist. The physical therapist found the problem and gave me the exercises I needed. Within 2 weeks of physical therapy, it was 90% better. My problem was due to sacral joint getting out of whack...apparently it happens a lot to pregant women. For pregancy #3, my back never felt better! Thank goodness for Physical Therapists!!!
2007-02-08 14:05:42 · answer #4 · answered by versican 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey there -- I understand your concern, we only had two children, and not THAT far apart (2.5yrs) but still with each, and as a Mom, you're always concerned. The heels MIGHT, but more than likely, the baby is on you in some way that might be causing the pain. Check this website (they have ALL sorts of Q&A), and hopefully it will ease your worried mind! Best of luck to you.
2007-02-07 06:26:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are suffering from a common problem: sciatica... The extra 20 pounds and the fact that your uterus is probably laying on the sciatic nerve is the culprit. Be sure and discuss it with your doc...he'll be able to give you advice on things to do to help alleviate the pain. I recommend laying on your left side for a bit till your right side stops hurting...also warm(but not HOT) baths and heating pads tend to work miracles. Good luck to you!
2016-03-16 01:09:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop wearing the heels, get flats.
When sitting in your office chair, make sure both feet are on the floor and your back is against the chair back. Use a stool / cushion as needed.
At night, sleep with a pillow between your legs and also consider getting a pillow to support your back.
2007-02-07 06:31:22 · answer #7 · answered by growing inside 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like it could be your siatica. If it is then there is really nothing that you can do about it. I had it with my 2nd daughter until about month 7 when she finally moved off of it. There were several times I fell because the pain was so sharp when I would move/walk.
2007-02-07 06:14:27 · answer #8 · answered by mom2ace 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-22 22:54:07 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got to keep this in mind that YOU are pregnant.
Heels are the cause for causing this pain.
But there is yet another major cause that causes this problem especially during pregnancy. It is Calcium Deficiency. So get your calcium levels checked and get treated for it if at all this is the cause.
Leave heels immediately.
2007-02-07 06:30:05 · answer #10 · answered by tom_under_scanner 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋