I've heard this too, but my doctor said the topical stuff was ok. She did say regular ice would probably work better though. Last night I found some relief by laying on my side and "spooning" my body pillow. While my leg was propped up, I used my fist to massage the offending cheek where the sciatica was bothering me. DH would have been better but he wasn't in bed yet. Anyway, it felt awesome.
I'm chucking at this!
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@h&pmomma and @NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot WTH! A nurse from my OB office told me to use Bengay or icy hot. I'm calling their asses 1st thing in the morning.
@h&pmomma and @NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot WTH! A nurse from my OB office told me to use Bengay or icy hot. I'm calling their asses 1st thing in the morning.
I think it's one of those things that hasn't been thoroughly tested on pregnant woman so it's the OBs discretion! Some OBs say topical ointments are ok, some say no!
@NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot Spooning a pillow is usually my go to stretch too. Try a tennis ball up against a wall for the offending cheek, it gets that deep tissue when DH isn't around!
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No one at my work (an elementary school) seems to be getting their flu shot and everyone is catching it! We work with children, common people! Not to mention our school does not hire substitutes so when anyone is out, which happens daily, everyone suffers and has to fill in. Not cool.
@museic: agreed, not cool, on both counts. Out of curiosity, why doesn't your school hire subs? Is it a cost-saving measure? Or some rule about qualifications?
@SKZW I believe it's to save money? It's a charter school. No subs has left me with 4 missed planning periods, several rescheduled meetings, and other issues just within the last week. Really hope they change this next year but doubt they will.
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@NotAPlaya-JustCrushAlot Spooning a pillow is usually my go to stretch too. Try a tennis ball up against a wall for the offending cheek, it gets that deep tissue when DH isn't around!
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Not to mention our school does not hire substitutes so when anyone is out, which happens daily, everyone suffers and has to fill in. Not cool.