sciatica?

bumpuser260585

Has anyone had sciatica before?  I know it is common in pregnancy, but I'm not pregnant.

Yesterday my hips hurt at work and it went down the back of my legs.  I just figured it was because we were working in the yard this weekend and I pulled something.  I went to bed and it was excruciating to lay down.  I was in tears.  It felt like knives stabbing all the way down the backs of my legs.  I took some ibuprofen and it helped enough that I could fall asleep. 

I've walked a bunch today because that seems to help, but now that I'm sitting on the couch I can feel it again. I'm almost afraid to go to bed tonight.

J is 32 lbs and I've pulled my back picking him up a few times.  I'm guessing this is related to that.  Anyways, have you had it and what worked to help ease your pain?

kj07

I had it while pregnant with B - it's sucks.  I'm sorry you're dealing with it. 

A heating pad and having my H give me a deep butt massage helped.  As did getting prenatal massages.

--halo--

I've been having a lot of sacroiliac pain this pregnancy, so I kind of feel your pain, although yours sounds much worse!  Heating pad and laying down has helped me some.  Is sciatica something a chiropractor could help with?

bumpuser260585

I need to get a heating pad. I thought about trying Icy Hot or Bengay, but i'm afraid it would make it worse somehow.

I don't know if a chiropractor would help. It might be worth looking into. Everything i've read says nsaids and time. Ug

jarebearsmom

I had it with j and have it this time. It puts me on the couch where I can't do anything. I would definitely check with a chiropractor. They are miracle workers lol

Hope it goes away soon!

xxbabycakesxx

--halo--:

I've been having a lot of sacroiliac pain this pregnancy, so I kind of feel your pain, although yours sounds much wo

--halo--

xxbabycakesxx:

Omg I feel bad for you halo.  I had SI pain with G and it was terrible.  I could barely walk or do an

ChicagoBroad26

I've had it and it sucks. The best help for me was the chiropractor. I hope you feel better!

Serendipity117

Sciatica sucks!

I've had it since I was pregnant with O and it's never really went away. Some times it's better, some times it's worse. I haven't seen a chiropractor but I should.

There are some stretches you can do that will h

chickaboo1974

Eh I had had it with the boys- I asked my OB if there was anything I could do- he said no just rest.  One day it was gone- and thankfully never returned.

xxbabycakesxx

--halo--:

I thought it was really early too!  I remember having mildly early on with J, but it just kind of went away

jnicolen1

I have it on and off.
Best help for me: stretching, regular chiropractor visits, deep tissue massage. Good luck!

bumpuser260585

Thanks for all of the advice. It has felt better today. DH sucks at massages, so I know he won't be any help.

Sorry you've got pain too halo. I hope it eases up for you soon too.