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knottie0681d959b014583c
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Pelvic Girdle Pain?
knottie0681d959b014583c
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Hey ladies,
A few weeks ago I started getting intense pain in my lower back and it shoots down into one of my legs. I can’t put any pressure on that leg, roll over in bed without screaming, and can barely walk without pain. I thought this was all normal until all my symptoms match up with PGP symptoms. I’m 30 weeks and also dealing with gestational diabetes. I thought this pain was normal so I never said anything to my doctor. I work 40hrs a week at a desk, I’m alone at the desk and it’s a very busy environment. Sometimes I can’t even go to the bathroom or eat my lunch because it’s so busy.
With all this being said, I’d really like to be signed off work early but have been reading horror stories about women whose doctors wouldn’t take them off. I sent my OBGYN a message about what’s happening and am having anxiety over what they’ll say. I’m worried they’ll say pregnancy isn’t a disability and I’ll have to keep suffering.
( any ladies been through this?
A few weeks ago I started getting intense pain in my lower back and it shoots down into one of my legs. I can’t put any pressure on that leg, roll over in bed without screaming, and can barely walk without pain. I thought this was all normal until all my symptoms match up with PGP symptoms. I’m 30 weeks and also dealing with gestational diabetes. I thought this pain was normal so I never said anything to my doctor. I work 40hrs a week at a desk, I’m alone at the desk and it’s a very busy environment. Sometimes I can’t even go to the bathroom or eat my lunch because it’s so busy.
With all this being said, I’d really like to be signed off work early but have been reading horror stories about women whose doctors wouldn’t take them off. I sent my OBGYN a message about what’s happening and am having anxiety over what they’ll say. I’m worried they’ll say pregnancy isn’t a disability and I’ll have to keep suffering.
( any ladies been through this?
Re: Pelvic Girdle Pain?
You may not be in this situation if you had spoken up at previous appointment. I'm not sure why you are anxious of your doctors response - if your work conditions are that bad then reevaluate what is more important: you and baby? Continuing to work in illegal work setting? Are you planning on going back? Etc. You are working in an ILLEGAL AND UNHEALTHY ENVIRONMENT! No lunch while you have gestational diabetes?
You have a voice use it. Yes, your doctor may say that it's normal pregnancy pains, then you ask what can I do to make my work life (explain your work life to him) and personal life easier? What recommendations because I am miserable! That's a part of life and not a horror story, sorry.
Tell your boss that you need your lunch and the ability to use the restroom. Unwilling to cooperate? Report them! Sorry but they cant run illegal labor.