Anyone have quick sharp stabbing pain from hip down their leg?

yourmom5309

I did not have this for either of my other two pregnancies. During the last two weeks I have had this sharp pain that lasts only about 3-5 seconds. It strikes on only the right side of my lower back and runs all the way down my hip until the back of the middle of my thigh. It is super sharp. It literally has almost caused me to fall because it is so sudden, sharp, and almost debilitating. It is not long and tight like a contraction. Any other ladies experience this? If so, do you know what it is?

courtfsu

Yup, all the time.  Sounds to me like LO is nice and comfy and sitting on your sciatic nerve.  Not a lot of fun.  Baths can help, and an occasional use of the low setting on your heating pad.  Maybe other mommas have some ideas for you?  Good luck.

crystalc899

I don't have it but it sounds like sciatic nerve problems to me. Basically, in massage class, they taught us that the muscles in your hip become so tight that they literally pinch a major nerve that goes right in between them. A chiropractors or a very good massage and stretches are probably your best friends right now. I hope that little but helps!

sbthomps

I haven't had this with pregnancy but I have had it before.  I have a bad low back and when shooting pain comes into play it is usually from a nerve.  My guess would be that the baby moves onto or pinches a nerve and that is the cause of it.  Course, if this is the case there isn't much I believe you can do but beg baby not to do that to mom (and if you get your baby to listen can you give me tips on how because mine isn't listening to a thing I beg from her! )

yourmom5309

Thanks for the responses and suggestions.  Much appreciated!

ShelbehhRawrr

Sciatica, the reason I am in so much pain 24/7.. : Normal, but it sure does hurt a lot!

thugcutie595@aol.com

siactic nerve pain.. .ive had it all the 3rd trimester it comes and goes but it gets so bad that i actually go to the chiropractor for it which helps but wont cure it.. stretch you legs byt putting a leg up that hurts and kinda lunge toward your foot to stretch the muscle.. i have back pain normally from 2 herniated discs so i try n stretch but im in tears almost all the time because of it ..feel better!

yourmom5309

ShelbehhRawrr:

Sciatica, the reason I am in so much pain 24/7.. : Normal, but it sure does hurt a lot!

Tell me about it.  It seriously almost knocks me off of my feet.

mikeandcristina

I have sciatic pain and then the same thing you're describing on top of it - I talked to my Dr about it and he said it's the pelvis loosening for birth and it's most likely rubbing on a nerve... yay!