Upper stomach pain and upper back pain PLUS pregnant?

Question

I'm 35 weeks pregnant and for the last 2 weeks I have been having what I call "spasms" in the upper back and stomach areas (both on right side). They are strong enough to make me want to lie down for about half an hour or so, then they go away. But if I get up again to do any kind of small physical activity (ie: dishes, laundry, GRADING PAPERS,) they come back. They don't wake me up at night, I have no fever or vomiting. I told the Dr. and they thought it was gallstones...they ran blood work, and did a sonogram... everything came back normal? Basically the only answer I get from them is,"We're sorry you hurt...here's some tylenol 3 w/codiene".... any ideas what else this might be or AT LEAST WHAT ELSE I CAN DO...?? The pain med's DON'T work neither do hot/cold packs and I really don't want to be doped up for the next 5 weeks anyway...they say they can't do any more until the baby's here. ANY ideas are appreciated.

Answer 1

The best thing you can do to stop the spasms is to get a massage. Many massage therapists have special tables for pregnant people. If not they can massage you as you lay on your side. If you can't get a professional massage have somebody massage your back using an analgesic cream. Nothing will replace a professional massage. If you do a few massages you won't need the medication.