A few weeks ago, I started getting intense grabbing pains in my lower back. I have a subtle case of scoliosis too, but I'm not sure if it's connected. Sadly my doctor can't do much, because of the pregnancy. Ooh, what I'd give for an anti inflammatory!!
I'd anyone else having back pains? I'd love to know how other moms-to-be are dealing with it!
I've had tailbone and hip pain for weeks now. I tried a chiropractor with no relief. I take a warm bath with Epsom salt every night which does help some.
37 y/o Married 9/1/13 Off OCP 3/1/14 TTC 6/1/14 DX Endometriosis in 2002 Laparoscopy 2002 and 2007 HSG 8/2014, right tube partially blocked 1st BFP 1/5/15 EDD 9/12/15- miscarried 1/8/15
I get this shooting pain in lower back into my hip that almost feels like I need my back popped. It's especially bad if I sit on the floor for too long.
I have terrible sciatica and it is so much worse the last few weeks. It is shooting pain down my legs and today I have had pins and needles too. It feels like it will be a long pregnancy of this continues.
I have pretty severe scoliosis, and it's been pretty much constant increased pain during all 3 of my pregnancies. The first time was the worst. I'm kind of used to constant back pain, so I just had to adjust to a higher level of it. I did find that some yoga and simple stretches help keep it under control. I'm out of town now, but when I get back I can try to find some examples for you of specific ones I use.
@binkysul This is my second pregnancy. Where is your fusion located? I'm having more back pain than usual with this pregnancy, but I'm convinced the baby is carrying lower than my DD - and therefore putting more pressure on my fusion area.
If you need any advice about epidurals and spinal fusion, though, I'm your girl!
A heating pad does help me. I know some people are wary of them during pregnancy but my OB fully approved it so that's the main thing I use... baths help too. I've had back pain throughout this pregnancy (had a back injury in the summer so I think that is a contributing factor). I posted about it weeks ago, very worried, but now I just take it as a sign of growth and try to relax.
I'm dealing with severe joint and muscle pain due to a newly discovered autoimmune disorder. I've been using a topical antiinflammatory which has been some relief on some of the more minor places, but I have been prescribed norco (by my ob) for the worst of it. I don't like taking it but there are times that the pain is so excrutiating in any position that it affects my blood pressure and causes more stress on the baby than the harm the norco could cause.
Re: Scoliosis / back pain during pregnancy
Married 9/1/13
Off OCP 3/1/14
TTC 6/1/14
DX Endometriosis in 2002
Laparoscopy 2002 and 2007
HSG 8/2014, right tube partially blocked
1st BFP 1/5/15 EDD 9/12/15- miscarried 1/8/15
BFP 8/4/16 EDD 3/2/18- trisomy 18 girl- no heartbeat 8/25/17 at 13 weeks d&c 8/28/17
BFP 12/4/17 EDD 8/19/18
If you need any advice about epidurals and spinal fusion, though, I'm your girl!