Sciatica & UTI?? Suggestions?

eas15905

I have been having a lot of back pain since the start of the pregnancy.  My midwives have diagnosed both sciatica and a uti.  I just got back from driving 3 1/2 hrs to my friends baby shower and I cannot do anything!  My back pain is awful!!!

Does anyone have any suggestions to help the pain?  I have tried tylenol, a heating pad, stretching (that was the worst idea ever).  I'm too afraid to have DH massage.  The midwives are going to have me see a chiropractor but are waiting until after the UTI is cleared up.  TIA!

popcorn13

I'm no help but feel better!

Mrs. Diss

Try lying flat on the floor. That sometimes take the stress off my back. Sorry, I hope you feel better!

eas15905

Mrs. Diss:

Try lying flat on the floor. That sometimes take the stress off my back. Sorry, I hope you feel better!

haha, forgot to mention, I'm lying flat on my back right now.  It feels better like that but as soon as I move it kills. 

jen-dale

Mrs. Diss:

Try lying flat on the floor. That sometimes take the stress off my back. Sorry, I hope you feel better!

This. Keep your knees bent. Propped up on a yoga ball or a chair is good too. If you're more comfy laying on your side just make sure you have lots of pillows that you can put between your legs. Make sure to prop them between your lower legs and ankles too. Keeping your hips square is best. Also, no soft recliners or couches. Ut's a real PITA but sitting in a firm chair is best.

knorton

I have had bad back pain this pregnancy too. Laying on my back always makes it feel better, but I am too far along to do that comfortably anymore. Ice really helps me. I know they say heat, but icing for a short amount of time has really helped.

mh2t

Definitely a chiro, as soon as you can!  They work wonders. I don't really know much about sciatica, but if heat doesn't work, maybe try cold?  When I messed up my neck, I applied heat and later went to the chiro, who told me heat was the worst thing I could have done.  She said I should have applied something cold.

adkhiker

I'm sorry that the pain is so bad.  I had bad sciatica from 8 weeks on with my pregnancy.  It is painful but you can get it under control.  Try ice.  Don't sit in the same position too long.  Wear supportive shoes at all times even inside  For me, seeing the chiropractor regularly through my pregnancy was key and helped to alleviate the pain.  Hope you feel better soon.

Mrs. Diss

eas15905:

Mrs. Diss:

Try lying flat on the floor. That sometimes take the stress off my back. Sorry, I hope you feel better!

haha, forgot to mention, I'm lying flat on my back right now.  It feels better like that but as soon as I move it kills. 

Aw, I'm sorry. Then I'm no help.

PurpleK26

I had both during my pg... SUCKS!!! The UTI they gave me a scrip for. As for the back pain, they had me get on my hands and knees, and arch my back like a mad cat, hold, then let your back and belly dip down as low as they can go and hold for a little while... rinse and repeat!

It helped for a little while. 

black.kat

omgoodness... sciatic nerve pain is THE reason why I scheduled a second c/s with my second child - I literally COULD NOT live in pain anymore... it started at 20 wks and got worse and worse - the ONLY think that helped was adjustments from ym chiropractor and sitting on a tennis ball - putting direct pressure on my sciatic nerve in my right butt cheek.  I did put heat on it, and it felt SO good, until I tried to move again...  I tried cold once and that worked...

Why do you have to wait to go to your chiropractor because of a uti?