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Backpain/pressure around 16 weeks?

luckyangelluckyangel member
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Hey guys.I am wondering if anyone else has had lower back pain and abdominal pressure around 16 weeks.  The back pain started a couple days ago and has gotten progressively worse-its actually working its way up my back too. I  chalked it up to sleeping funny but now I kind of feel just a tiny bit crampy.I think I'll call my doc in the morning, but was curious if anyone has any insight in the mean time. Thanks 
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    elliotandnicoleelliotandnicole member
    Yes.  I started having back pain around then too, and read that it's completely normal because your weight is shifting and your ligaments are looser.
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    luckyangelluckyangel member
    Right on.  Thanks!  I just needed to hear its nothing to worry about, to get me through tonight.
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    kellianngarrettkellianngarrett member
    Mine started last week. I haven't been sleeping either because my hips hurt when I lay on one side or the other too long. I called my Dr yesterday and they told me that it was normal and to take hot baths or regular tylenol. Good luck!
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    elliotandnicoleelliotandnicole member

    imageluckyangel:
    Right on.  Thanks!  I just needed to hear its nothing to worry about, to get me through tonight.

     

    Yeah, I was worried about it at first too, but after a few days of back pain, I got an email from What to expect when you're expecting's website telling me it was normal and why.  Smile

     

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    Mereou12Mereou12 member

    I could've written your post!

    I've been having the exact same aches and pains over the last couple days. My lower back is really achy (I'm laying on a heating pad right now), my hips hurt, and I'm slightly crampy--but more just an uncomfortable, stretchy feeling than cramping.

    I've been attributing it to the fact that my belly has *really* grown this week!

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    diamondcksdiamondcks member
    I do!  After going for a run yesterday my tail bone area was really bothering me.
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    ErnieELF8ErnieELF8 member

    Hi ladies!

    I had bad back pain around 12 or 13 weeks, and now it has turned into mostly R. Hip pain/ Sciatica.  Fabulous... What's helped me so far is not bending over for stuff, and using proper body mechanics.  Also, I've started sleeping with a body pillow, even though my belly isn't huge yet, but that's helped tremendously. I think it allows your hips to rest when sleeping on your side, so not one side is strained over the other.  Hope this helps!

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    cubuff98cubuff98 member
    I have noticed my tailbone is hurting a lot lately after sitting a while.  I injured it about seven years ago and it healed, so don't know if this is flaring that up or if it's new from the extra weight. 
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