Joint pain @ 36 weeks?

amye02 · November 2015

My joints ache, especially my hips (uncomfortable to walk or lie on my side). I'm a FTM, and I cannot find if this is normal aches and pains while LO is starting to drop. Stretching has gotten difficult and soaking helps.
My Drs appointment isn't until Wednesday afternoon so I can't ask until then, and this isn't bad enough to call. Google is no help.
Normal?

caitlyn5454 · November 2015

From what you're describing, I'm going to say it sounds normal to me. I'm having the same stiffness and pain. Feels almost like I'm actually over 60 and it's the dead of winter out kinda deal. I'd still say talk to your doctor about it, just to be sure. Other than that, soaking, heat of some sort, and Tylenol are the only things I can think of.

docandyaffa · November 2015

Very normal. Also FTM (38 weeks + 1 day) and this has been happening for weeks. The only thing that helps me is taking a steaming hot shower. The hot water and steam, while only a temporary fix, are the only way I am able to alleviate the pain. Hang in there...

dec15mum · November 2015

Sounds normal, just your body and baby preparing!
Take a warm bath, that always helps me

Mizuiro007 · November 2015

Pretty much what PPs have said. I only wanted to add that it always seemed to help me if I could spend some time laying in a position that didn't put so much pressure on my hips. Usually it's just piling pillows up at one end of the couch and sleeping in a reclined position on my back with knees propped up.

amye02 · November 2015

Thanks ladies, enjoy your weekend!

Whovian84 · November 2015

Ooh, the hip pain is the worse. I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. I've had it for several weeks right now and it's miserable. Have you looked for some easy hip opener stretches online? Also, a simple cayenne pepper salve really really helps me (olive oil, beeswax, ground cayenne) and it was super easy to make. I got the OK from my doc to take Tylenol if it becomes severe.

stickybun14 · November 2015

I'd say your body is starting to release more relaxin. Preparing the ligaments in your hips and pelvis to loosen and get ready for birth. I've had it since about 23 weeks and it hurts like a bitch.

Warm baths and a heat pack unfortunately. Sleep with a pillow between your knees. And just to take it easy.

Hope it gets better and you get some relief.

TomekiaB · November 2015

I'm with @stickybun14, I believe its the relaxin. My hips and feet have been sore since 32 weeks my hands have gotten tired easily and my thumbs hurt since about 34 weeks. Oddly, sitting on an exercise ball has helped my hip. Baths with espom salt have helped too.

colsen4 · November 2015

I would think it is just the relaxin loosening your joints. This can create pressure and pain. My hips have been hurting from sleeping on my side.

megs416 · November 2015

I am sorry you are going through that pain. I have been having hip pain since 28 weeks because of the relaxin. My doctor approved tylenol and epsom salt soaks to help. I also found a lot of relief from weekly Chiropractic visits, which I would highly recommend if you can find one knowledgeable in prenatal care.

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