Can I use a heating pad?

LCB34

I am about 4.5 weeks along now and my back is killing me. Is it ok to use a heating pad in hopes of getting some relief?

DavezWife

I was told later in my pregnancy, when I threw my back out, that it was ok, just in moderation. But it made me nervous. I was worried about it raising my body temp too much, so I never got it hot enough to do any good.

I, personally, would not that early on, but I'm weird like that. Perhaps some tylenol instead? backrub from DH? that lower backache is really common in early pregnancy, should disipate in a couple weeks, max.

 

kimarino13

My Peri is fine with it.  He told me to use it when i was having all that kidney pain.

krissyh21

I used heat, just on a lower setting.

yogisunam

First, a HUGE CONGRATS!! So happy to see you here and on first trimester! 

I was told that it was fine to use a pad on your back, but never on the belly.

somethingchangd

I used one every morning while I was doing PIO (the entire first trimester).  I wouldn't put it on high (or on your belly), but it should be fine in moderation.  Hope you feel better!

Nesting.Away

I was having bad back cramps early on and used a heating pad on my lower back. I made sure it was on a lower setting and it stayed put as I laid on it. You should be fine. Hope it starts feeling better. Tylenol might help out too.