Holy pelvic girdle pain!

B2bFall2005 · February 2013

For the past week I have felt like someone kicked me in the crotch and bruised my pelvic bone. As luck goes apparently there is some sort of thing where the front joint in your pelvic girdle becomes extremely sore during pregnancy. I have all the symptoms. Whenever I get out of car, separate my knees , or take stairs/ stand up I get this shooting pain in my crotch. Not cool. Will tell my dr about it this week as I guess you can work with a specialist to have them realign you.

AMJ6511 · February 2013

I can relate. It is the WORST!!!!! I feel like I have been kicked in the crotch, only it doesn't go away. It gets worse if I lay on my side. If you find anything that relieves it, pleaseeeee let me know!

B2bFall2005 · February 2013

If you google SPD there are some tips. Like don't sit with your legs crossed, try not to separate your legs if you get out of the car or go from laying to standing, bring your knees together and close to your chest before moving. Will keep you posted if my dr says anything. Good luck. Never heard of this before and it seems to be getting worse.

burneyonboard · February 2013

So happy I'm not the only one! I have been having having the same crotch soreness and I feel like my tailbone is disconnecting. It's hard to walk and climb stairs too. Definitely mentioning it to my dr on Monday.

tmille46 · February 2013

I had the same problem. I suffered through it for a month and a half. It started to really interfer with my life because I was unable to sleep from the pain. I talked with my OB. She recommended a chiropractor. I was HIGHLY skeptical. However, I went. She did a simple realignment of my pubic symphysis. Painless and no stress on the baby. I have experienced almost no pain since. I am a much happier person because I can actually sleep now!

msharpe2 · February 2013

So glad someone posted about this! I have had this since early on in the pregnancy...midwife says it is likely from the two pregnancies being so close together. To add to it, I have a bit of a back/bum/pinched nerve ache! GAHH!

tmille46 · February 2013

This is also my second pregnancy. My little guy is 19 months old. I was informed that the weight of my little guy on my hip from carrying him most likely caused the misalignment of my public symphysis (due to release of the relaxin).

Rainbow2013 · February 2013

I saw a lady posted about this and others commented calling it lightening crotch. One more exciting symptom of the end of the second and the last trimester. I haven't experienced it yet though.

Fremdschamen · February 2013

So sorry you have this too! I've had this pain since 20 weeks or so, pretty constantly. Definitely not the same thing as lightning crotch, which is more like shooting vaginal pains that hit at random times. This is more of a constant ache whenever I engage any muscles near that region, especially walking or separating one leg from the other when rolling over in bed. It is so annoying!

jmchiaravalle · February 2013

I just saw my midwife yesterday and asked her about this. She said it can be common at this point in the pregnancy, especially if baby is sitting low (which he is). I wish she had recommeded a chiropractor. I wonder if health insurance will cover that, because I am definitely going to look into it! Thanks for the tip! Sorry you all are feeling this too. It's so annoying because now I waddle AND wince while working, and I have to be on my feet a bunch for work!

MKC12/22/2006 · February 2013

I second PP's comment on seeing a chiropractor. They can't fix everything, but they can help with a lot!

annjeanen · February 2013

Try filling a tube sock with rice and heating it in the microwave for 2 minutes then placing it between your legs. It looks goofy but has really helped quiet down the pain and soreness. I swear my rice sock has become my new BFF.

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