Symphysis pubis dysfunction anyone?

wifeofadam · February 2011

I think I have decided that this is what is wrong with me. For the past 3-4 days I have had increasing pain in my symphysis pubis - it literally felt like it cracked in half. For most of the day today I haven't been able to move without severe pain. I am walking like I just got off of a horse and getting up from lying down makes me want to scream.

I'm literally in tears here. I can't take this much longer.

Brittanie_1987 · February 2011

I was never diagnosed officially but everything I've read and seen here makes me believe it is what I have. Anytime my pelvis is not aligned, I hurt. I cannot sit on the floor b/c getting up is way too painful, I have to sleep at an incline b/c I cannot roll-over in bed w/out extreme pain and putting on socks, pants and underwear I have to sit down. It really does feel like my pelvis is splitting apart. I feel your pain!

perplexed59 · February 2011

I feel your pain. I've had this since early 2nd trimester. I just took 2 extra strength Tylenol and have my hot water bottle on it. Not much you can do. My midwife told me to keep my legs together as much as possible and don't lift anything too heavy. Trying to sleep kills me, everytime I move I end up in pain. Good luck!

00tedsgirl · February 2011

Yep. Sucks a lot. I started having pains at 10 weeks but I've kept it mostly under control by wearing Spanx every day and being very careful how I move. I'm about ready to start sleeping in the recliner, too, since it's easier to get in and out of. The good news is they say it usually takes less pushing if you have SPD and it goes back to normal pretty quickly after birth. I don't remember exactly how long it lasted last time, but I know it took longer for my tear to heal than my SP.

brooketini · February 2011

Yep, a couple weeks ago I tried to put my pants on while standing up and felt a splitting/ shifting/ popping sensation, followed by excruciating pain. Ever since then I can barely walk, roll over, lift DD, etc. without a lot of discomfort. I've talked to my midwives about it twice and they kind of blow me off. I know it will (most likely) get better after the baby is born, but I want relief now! I have read online some people who have gotten relief through chiropractic care.

wifeofadam · February 2011

Well, it's good to know I'm not alone. I feel so sorry for you ladies that have been dealing with this for a while.

My MWs started having me do squats a few weeks ago and I feel like that is when all of the pain started. I think I must have gotten something out of alignment. They also have me rolling my hips of the exercise ball, but I think that also aggravated things. I can't do it anymore because I can't get off of the ball without nearly falling over.

I never had this with my other two pregnancies. I think that the amount of lifting and the time I spend on my feet taking care of two 30 pound toddlers is taking it's toll. I just pray I can have this baby soon to get some relief.

CutieBean79 · February 2011

Brittanie_1987:
I was never diagnosed officially but everything I've read and seen here makes me believe it is what I have. Anytime my pelvis is not aligned, I hurt. I cannot sit on the floor b/c getting up is way too painful, I have to sleep at an incline b/c I cannot roll-over in bed w/out extreme pain and putting on socks, pants and underwear I have to sit down. It really does feel like my pelvis is splitting apart. I feel your pain!

This EXACTLY! And I may add that puking this evening was torture. The squatting on the floor in front of the toilet was excruciating and getting up was even worse. I will puke in the garbage can next time! Hopefully there isn't a next time!

pamalerjean · February 2011

Sounds like that's exactly what you have. I feel your pain. It's brutal trying to get up out of bed, roll over, put on pants/socks/shoes. I'm happy to hear from other posters that this will likely disappear soon after our babies get here!!

Hope everyone gets feeling better.

princess101 · February 2011

Last pregnancy I didn't get this until 31 or so weeks but this time it started around 20. I can hardly walk. I'm in so much pain that it makes me literally cry some days. Rolling, moving, getting dressed, getting up and down from my work chair are all super painful. On top of the SPD my doctor thinks my ligaments are also being affected which makes it even worse.

I'm so sorry for your pain. Baths, physical therapy, "keep your legs close together" etc are what my doctor has told me. Tylenol doesn't touch the pain for me, but I hope something works for you. I know it sucks so I hope your LO comes quickly. Mine went away right after with my son but my doctor said if it sticks around they can do physical therapy then as well.

BeetleLinz1125 · February 2011

I have had SPD since about 18 weeks...I have been so miserable! My OB sent me to physical therapy to help with it. It did help a lot. I'm on myphone so I can't quote one of my prior posts I posted some of the exercises my therapist had me do.

Megan.10.06 · February 2011

I was suspected and sent to physical therapy - instead I have hyper-mobility and Sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

Especially for you girls that had something start the pain, ask for a referral to PT! I still have a LOT of pain, but it's nothing like it was - not to mention, I get relief twice a week. It doesn't last too long, but any little bit helps!

And PT also includes a nice long massage...

wifeofadam · February 2011

Luckily my DH is a PT, but he has never dealt with this before in a pregnant woman. He checked with some coworkers today and got some advice and is going to start working with me tonight.

Thanks for all of the advice, ladies

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