two new symptoms...

MsZoeB

So on Saturday, DH gave me a prenatal massage! It was wonderful.

But when I woke up on Sunday my left leg had a dull ache down the back of it. It disappeared as the day went on but now the ache is back. Is this the start of sciatica?

Also, my right hand is starting to feel really weak. It hurt to flat iron my hair this morning! I am wondering if this is also the start of carpal tunnel? In the early part of my pregnancy I was having tingling and numbness but it went away. 

Maybe I am just overreacting!

meggiejo

My sciatica was more a sharp stabbing pain that went down my leg. Like I was being stabbed with a hot knife. I did also have a constant tingly feeling down the back of my leg and my two middle toes were numb. Try stretches and see if your DH rubbing right above your butt helps. These were suggestions from my physical therapist. He also recommended a maternity belt to help give some extra support. I will be doing all of these as early as possible this times so I can hopefully avoid getting to the point of needing physical therapy. Good luck!