Sciatica

[kbrad27]

I am 8w 4d pregnant and I have this horrible pain in what feels like my tailbone. It hurts really bad when I walk or just move a certain way. Google tells me it's sciatica. Is there anything I can do to alleviate the pain? Any advise would be ggreatly appreciated!

[Bignatmarie]

hi I have it really bad too since around 8wks, im almost 18 now,, I got it so bad last weekend I couldn't leave my house, the pain was mostly in my left buttock.. massage can help and certain exercises, plus h had it on my last kid and the hosp gave me a hip belt.. and when your getting in and out of bed and ur car keep your legs closed, like don't spread them getting in and out if you get me!? Andif you have other kids don't carry them on your hip x

[shesassy]

The only med that is safe to take during pregnancy is tylenol. I have sciatica and I hope it doesn't come while im pregnant! I will need more than Tylenol.

Good luck.

[Sofronia]

I have that really bad 11w and it started at 8w. The ob told me a to use a heating pad and tylenol. Talk to your doctor though. They might recommend certain exercises. Good luck!

[lil00chic]

I am having the same pain. It starts in my butt and radiates down to my leg. I am at 14w5d. I feel it mainly when I am sleeping. I usually try to change sides and it relieves the pain for a little while but it usually comes back.