KatiePink
22-08-17, 13:41
I'm having a really rubbish time guys! :weep:
For the past few weeks i developed pain around my groin, thighs, hips, back after walking only short distances. A few nights ago i went to bed in pain and when i woke up, i couldn't physically get out of bed, i am in absolute agony 24/7 and it is caused by something called SPD which you can develop in pregnancy,
Apparently the hormone relaxin causes the pelvic and pubic bones/cartilage to loosen and separate slightly, but with SPD it loosens far too much and can slip out of place.
I am only 20 weeks pregnant so quite early to have this so bad already, a lot of people end up on crutches or in a wheelchair and i'm scared of whats to come.
We are due back to work in 2 weeks and i cannot afford to not return, but how i am right now i physically could not do it as i cannot even get dressed myself. Doctor has referred me to physio but that could take a while, basically they've said i just have to deal with it until baby is born.
For most people it goes after delivery, however for some it doesn't and can be a long term thing, which i think will be me as i have had back/hip problems for a while before pregnancy and i'm worried about the long term damage this is doing.
It really is a strain on your mental health being in constant pain, i want to enjoy my pregnancy but there is only so much i can take :weep:
After speaking to others who have suffered online i am considering paying for private Osteopath sessions while waiting for NHS physio. Many people have said they were miles better after a couple of sessions so i am hoping and praying this works for me.
Virtual hugs please :hugs: :hugs:
For the past few weeks i developed pain around my groin, thighs, hips, back after walking only short distances. A few nights ago i went to bed in pain and when i woke up, i couldn't physically get out of bed, i am in absolute agony 24/7 and it is caused by something called SPD which you can develop in pregnancy,
Apparently the hormone relaxin causes the pelvic and pubic bones/cartilage to loosen and separate slightly, but with SPD it loosens far too much and can slip out of place.
I am only 20 weeks pregnant so quite early to have this so bad already, a lot of people end up on crutches or in a wheelchair and i'm scared of whats to come.
We are due back to work in 2 weeks and i cannot afford to not return, but how i am right now i physically could not do it as i cannot even get dressed myself. Doctor has referred me to physio but that could take a while, basically they've said i just have to deal with it until baby is born.
For most people it goes after delivery, however for some it doesn't and can be a long term thing, which i think will be me as i have had back/hip problems for a while before pregnancy and i'm worried about the long term damage this is doing.
It really is a strain on your mental health being in constant pain, i want to enjoy my pregnancy but there is only so much i can take :weep:
After speaking to others who have suffered online i am considering paying for private Osteopath sessions while waiting for NHS physio. Many people have said they were miles better after a couple of sessions so i am hoping and praying this works for me.
Virtual hugs please :hugs: :hugs: