Has anyone had pelvic separation?

sveldey

I have been having sever pelvic pain and was looking up possible aids in making it more bearable. It seems like I have pelvic separation, and it's not just normal hip spreading. The pain has been so bad that i can't sleep on my side and instead sleep alone in the glider in the nursery. Has anyone else been through this. I am going to the Midwife on thurs, and am hoping she'll have answers.

electricdoctor83

I've posted this before for someone with pelvic pain...I just copy and pasted it from my other post. (sorry it's so long)

My pelvic pain started at 24-25 weeks and my OB said it could be pelvic symphysis misalignment/seperation which can happen in pregnancy.  He said telltale signs of this condition can include:

When your laying in bed and switch sides is it more painful in your pelvis and inner groin? (I would have to have my DH help me keep my legs together when I switched sides, that helps.  I would scream out at night it would hurt so bad)

Is it unbearable to put your pants on one leg at a time?

I see a physical therapist once a week to help with the pain and realign my pelvis...I think some people see chiropractors for this too?

My therapist said I could help the pain by

1. Kegels and "butt squeezing" to strenghten the pelvic floor

2. Keep your knees together when changing positions in bed and when getting in and out of the car.  (swing your legs out together before standing up)

3. Wear satin/silky pajamas or have satin sheets to help moving in bed. *this HELPS a lot!!!!!  At least for me it is.

4.  Do gentle swimming this summer to strenghten your inner thighs and ease the gravity on your pelvis.

5. He advised me NOT to favor one side/leg or the other because that could cause my muscles to pull my pelvis out of alignment more.

6. Use heat and cold packs to help the pain.

7.  Keep a pillow inbetween your legs when laying down.

I would talk to your doctor...I've been doing what the therapist suggested for awhile and it already seems better.  I hope this helps.    Good luck! 

 

war_eagle

This is really helpful. ?I've been complaining about "kicked in the vag" pain since about 20 weeks and the doctor keeps telling me it is normal. ?I totally have the whole "wince when I have to put on pants or underwear" and I literally have to pick up my left leg in bed if I want to roll over (the muscles just won't pull that leg up on their own).

coribecca

I've had pain in my pubic bone and groin for several weeks now. ?I've found that it helps a lot to sleep with a pillow between my legs. It's also helpful during the day to make sure that I'm getting up at regular intervals to walk around. ?The pain is always worse if I've been sitting or lying down for a while. ?I've heard that a maternity support belt can help, but it did nothing for me.

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rosesandpeonies

I have severe pelvic pain especially after laying down or sitting.  I can't stand on one leg to put clothes on from the pain.  Sleeping is definitely an issue.  I asked my dr. about it, and she just told me to let her know if it got worse than these issues I have been having. sorry i don't have more information, but definitely talk to ur midwife about it.

sml4me

I think I remember ANG posting something about this to, you should ask her...

sorry if I am remembering incorrectly