SPD!!!!

[MummyToBe_June2015]

Hello I am a ftm and I am suffering really bad with SPD/PGD my midwife is really concerned about me she made me an emergency consultancy appointment at the hospital and they basically told me to put up with the pain because there is nothing they can do for me!! I left the hospital and cried I've never been in so much pain! I can't do anything I used to be able to do I am completely dependent on my partner and family members because I find it that hard and painful to even walk about. Has anyone got any tips on how to deal with the pain? Because it feels like I'm getting no where with the healthcare professionals.  

[BridieKiley]

You are definitely not alone. With my first pregnancy I was unable to walk without assistance and used walking stucks to get around. With this pregnancy I got to a physio as soon as i could and if has reduced the pain im in now. Doesnt mean its not there but. Im in bed strugglung with it as we speak. The physio helps release all the other muscles that are working over time too. I hope you find relief soon! Try a ice pack on your pubic bone it may help.. good luck!

[MummyToBe_June2015]

I really do feel you! This a time we are meant to be getting our rest before the sleepless nights kick in I get about an hour and a half sleep before I accidentally turn over in bed and then wake up scream in agony like I just have done its crap!! I'm literally at my wits end!! God knows how you feel!! I hope the pain does improve for you

[jjolfert]

I am right there with you. I have a 15 month old and am 32 weeks with my second. Had pain starting at 10 weeks this time and it's only gotten worse. Add the sciatic pain since baby turned head down and I can barely walk most days. Tylenol does pretty much nothing. Ob said the only thing to help it is delivery. I hate it. Sometimes they said the pelvic support girdles help but my doctor said it varies from person to person and not to spend the money if we don't have it (which we don't).

Even as I'm writing this I'm laying in bed with a pillow between my knees and aching so badly I can't sleep. Getting up out of bed to pee at night is excruciating. We have no insurance (I'm in Canada) and no money to cover physio or chiro. Feeling pretty miserable too.

[MummyToBe_June2015]

Yeah I'm in the UK the nhs is hopeless I'm gonna see if I can push the midwife because it's getting a joke now I can't even walk upstairs without help from my partner..I'm starting to feel like I'm a burden..I mean they told me because the waiting list for that support group was so long I was lucky to get one for this week..her words were "in reality you're gonna be having this baby soon so there isn't really a lot we can do!" I literally felt like walking out and telling her where to shove her useless advice..they told me they wouldn't induce me because of my bmi which is a joke! I can't even get to the doctors my midwife has had to arrange home visits for me. I've got a belt from mothercare and it's useless. The consultant told me that it could just be the way she is lying and the pain could disappear next week..I've had this pain for about 3/4 weeks now when I first rung the hospital they tried telling me I had a uti they only saw me because I was adamant that it wasn't that sort of pain and when I got there the doctor pressed my pelvic bone and hips and because i winced he said "yeah you've got SPD take some co-codamol and go home!"

[Kryara]

There is definitely more they can do. Are you in UK? If so there are obstetric physios your midwife can refer you to directly herself. It sounds as though because you're close to due date their being lazy as anything to avoid referral. They should be doing a lot more. Bed rest can stiffen you up especially if you get a lit of pain lying down and the best thing is to try and stay as mobile as you physically can so they should be providing you with crutches.  Buy the SPD belt, it's around £30 and nd I know it helped me for a while. It should give you some support until the end.

[MummyToBe_June2015]

I went to see the consultant over it and I cried whilst listening to her say that I've gotta put up with it. She said me being induced wouldn't help matters and that other than this support group thingy there is nothing more they can do..it doesn't help I also have a broken ankle which after my daughter is born I've got to have an op on so I am very immobile as it is. I feel like I'm at my wits end. I'm going to talk to my midwife because I feel like there is no support..I just don't know what else to do..I've been told strict bed rest but wouldn't that only stiffen me up? Sometimes I wonder if these doctors actually know what they are talking about.. I hope the pain goes for you soon! But eh it's all worth it in the end :)

[Kryara]

You are not getting the right help and need to crack up.  I have SPD and have been on crutches since 13 weeks (I have a medical condition that makes SPD very severe) I am now in a wheelchair and will be until the birth. I've had physio since 12 weeks and been told that I can start getting sweeps etc at 37 weeks to try and kickstart labour (I can't be medically induced to to issues with my first child's c section scar rupturing) or get a section at 39 weeks. You need to insist on more help, they can't do a lot but they CAN give you crutches and physio. The pain/adrenalin/hormones your feeling are not good for the baby either so that's another issue. Force the issue and if you aren't up to it ask your husband to because with so much pain you need more help from your doctors. I'm sorry your so sore. :(

[MummyToBe_June2015]

They've referred me to something but it's not physio its a lot of pregnant ladies going through SPD/PGD in a room and them telling us how to move,  my midwife was on about inducing me but the hospital said that won't improve my pain? They've given me nothing they've told me to take paracetamol and that's it..I did ask to see if I could have a crutch to take the pain of my left side and I was told no....I mean some days I'm that bad my partner has to get me dressed and stuff and I feel like I'm putting so much stress on him..I just sit there and cry but I feel like there is no support out there for women suffering with SPD/PGD

[BridieKiley]

Have they referred you to a physio at all? If not make an appointment. They can give you a tubie grip or a brace that can help. Some days are better than others but just be very careful doing normal things. Like dont stand on one leg at all. Dont pick things up off the ground. I have a wheelie chair i move around in that i use too. When in bed roll over with your knees together.