sciatica

gracetag

I've been getting sciatica pains not sure if this could be related or not? Anyone else experience this in early pregnancy? I could understand later just seems weird

stephweinstein

I have been too... In my first pregnancy my sciatica was so painful during my first tri. So it's definitely possible.

winnie1122

I usually get sciatica pain if I do a lot of "halfbent" work (sweeping, mopping, raking), but I literally swept for 5 minutes today before it started flaring up at me.

callen10210

last pregnancy i got it during the 3rd trimester but nothing yet. there are stretches out there i would start looking for one that works for you.

Saracp78

I had it last pregnancy off and on from 2nd trimester on.

Stretching really helped me.

susykat77

I've never had sciatica but I think I do now. Trying to do some stretching to help it out. 

Reasons2Smile

I have it bad and I'm only 4 weeks. It's a recurring issue for me though, since I had surgery in 09 to correct it. I thought it was because I had missed a couple days of keeping my walking up. It must be a pregnancy thing. My left hip, leg and foot are hurting in an obnoxious way. I hope it gets better for you!

tinypikachu

Try stretching exercises and a foam roller! It gets worse as the pregnancy progresses because of weight and a change in posture. But right now, your ligaments are preparing to carry a baby, your pelvic muscles are working hard to stretch out (drink lots of water and that could help with cramps and those pulling sensations) and so they might put pressure on the sciatic nerve. Foam rollers work wonders!

nopegoat

My sciatica never completely went after #3. I do remember it starting super early the last go around though.

gracetag

Thanks ladies for the support and tips