I am nearly 36 weeks pregnant and today I have been having more lower abdominal pressure but seems as though when I have a, what I call braxton hicks, I get a sharp shooting pain in my left groin and what feels like a nerve pain that shoots down just my left leg? It happens when I feel the tummy tightening than seems to move down my leg. I literally have to stop until it goes away. I would say over the last four hours it's happend 5 times. What do you think and have you experienced this or know anyone that has? What do you think it is? I'm afraid if I called my doctor he would say 'round-ligiment' pain or something!?!?! But this is new symptom to me! Give me your ideas! Blessings to you all! 34 more days for me!
2007-06-21 14:18:36 · 9 answers · asked by 1DayLeft 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
It could be as simple as pressure on one of the many nerves in your pelvic floor. When pressure is applied to certain nerves in the pelvic floor you can get those shooting pains down your leg. But there's no advice better then a doctors. So go ahead and call your doctor. It's better to be safe then sorry.
2007-06-21 14:23:59 · answer #1 · answered by C S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I am nearly 36 weeks pregnant and today I have been having more lower abdominal pressure but seems as though when I have a, what I call braxton hicks, I get a sharp shooting pain in my left groin and what feels like a nerve pain that shoots down just my left leg? It happens when I feel the tummy...
2015-08-26 13:14:49 · answer #2 · answered by Hyacintha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the leg pain sounds like sciatic nerve pain, very common in late pregnancy, unfortunatly. the baby is putting pressure on the sciatic nerve (its in the back and goes down into the leg, and the contractions are causing the baby to press against the nerve, which shoots pain down the leg.
the groin pain, well, thats round ligaments. You only have a few more weeks until you get your reward for all this pain and hard work!! Good luck!
2007-06-21 14:23:28 · answer #3 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kind of pain you should be feeling is the pain coming from the back and around to your stomach. Going down your left side is something different. It could be some kind of cramp, it could be that your bladder is full or your laying on one side too long. I know when I lay on one sid too long I get this pain and then I turn and try to work it out. But before you go into labor you should be feeling low back pain that comes all the way around to your stomach. This should be a consistant pain or discomfort. I am 37 weeks this is my 4th.
2016-03-13 11:56:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pain on the left side and the left leg is from pressure on the sciatic nerve due to the weight of the baby. To help ease the pain, sleep on your right side with pillows for support.
2007-06-21 14:22:46 · answer #5 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By 7-8 months of pregnancy, everything hurt on me. You're carrying extra weight, and you can pull muscles that you didn't even know you had. Doctors are used to hearing rediculous questions from mommys-to-be, so if you're concerned, you're doctor should understand.
2007-06-21 14:24:42 · answer #6 · answered by Leighann L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I agree that you are having ligament pain- sorry that it is uncomfortable- try resting some and use some Tylenol.
2007-06-21 14:22:59 · answer #7 · answered by Kate S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the sciatic nerve...I always had a problem with mine...but it is all almost over....hang in there
2007-06-23 03:52:32 · answer #8 · answered by shelby m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first lady is correct :P
2007-06-21 14:28:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋