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Leg Pain

MommaMMay2012MommaMMay2012
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Last night DH and I went to a family birthday for about three hours, during which I was sitting at the kitchen table and getting up at random intervals to walk around, grab a drink etc. 

After sitting at the kitchen table for 30 min or so, I got up and had serious pain behind both of my knees to the point that I almost couldn't walk. Considering I am well into the second trimester, I know that leg pain is common and chalked it up to that for the time being. I came home (after a 30 min drive) and jumped into a warm bath to to try and alleviate the symptoms, and when I got out I did some light stretching (I do prenatal yoga pretty regularly) and elevated my legs when I went to bed. 

Fast forward to a couple of hours later when I inevitably had to get up and pee, and I could barely walk to the bathroom. Sitting on the toilet to pee was almost putting me in tears. The pain in my legs felt like a mix between pressure and growing pains.

Thinking this is weird, I call my Dr. office this morning and they have me go in later today. My doc examined me and sent me for an ultrasound to rule out DVT. I was able to have the ultrasound done immediately and there was no sign of DVT (but I am grateful they checked as a precaution).

The radiologist said she thought it just had to do with LO's position and she must be hitting nerves or something, but I was curious if anyone else has had a similar issue? It seems so strange to me that is results in pain on both sides.     

 

   

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  • amberlynnr7amberlynnr7 member
    I was having leg pain last night when I got into bed. I'm not sure why, though. Sorry to hear about yours. I hope your leg starts to feel better soon.
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  • marlysmonetmarlysmonet
    I have really bad leg pain but, mine is due to DVTs (high risk preggo). I do have a friend who has leg pain behind her knees and the doc says baby's position is causing it!
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  • MommaMMay2012MommaMMay2012

    Thanks Amberlynn, it is feeling better now :)

     Marlysmonet - yeah, I think I was in the same scenario as your friend, because it has been ok the past couple of days. Crazy what pregnancy does to us! Hope everything continues to go well. :) 

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