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Those with Symphysis pubis dysfunction
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I think I may have this! What were your symptoms and how was it diagnosed? How do you relieve the pain. The other day I was walking and was so uncomfortable I had to keep stopping. For me it may be a combination of this and RLP. Ahh does it get better?
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Re: Those with Symphysis pubis dysfunction
Oh it's the worst, sorry I don't have many positive things to say about it! Supposedly it doesn't get better until after delivery for most. I bought a prenatal cradle and it seems to help with pressure, but not really pain. I've just been taking tylenol, but it doesn't usually help much. I googled some good exercises, but because it's cartilage, muscle strengthening doesn't help too much. My OB said if it gets really bad we could talk about getting a walker... yikes.
I know some people say that seeing a physical therapist helps, I've been putting it off, but might cave soon.
On a lighter note, the good news is that this isn't dangerous for you or the baby. It's just painful. Good luck!
does it hurt more when you get out of bed in the morning and when you walk? i just feel like this is a constant pain.
do you have any inner thigh pain with this as well?
It's a pain that is constant, unfortunately. I find it's aggravated after staying in one position too long (like sleeping at night and waking up to turn over, it's so painful!) and also anytime I separate my legs- to walk, getting out of the car, etc.
My OB says to move "as a unit" meaning keep your legs together when getting out of bed, lie down to put on pants and socks, etc. GL!