sciatica?

bumpuser260585 · April 2013

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 · April 2013

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-- · April 2013

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 · April 2013

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 · April 2013

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 · April 2013

--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-- · April 2013

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 · April 2013

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

Serendipity117 · April 2013

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 · April 2013

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 · April 2013

--halo--:

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

jnicolen1 · April 2013

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

bumpuser260585 · April 2013

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.

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