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If your SPD got THAT BAD would you......

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Charleesunnysunsun · 05/11/2006 17:19

Go to hospital?

Im not sure what they could do.

I was in hospital getting an anti-d injection last Monday after a small bleed after intercourse. Whilst i was there i mentioned to the midwife i was having alot of pain down below and finding everyday activities i.e sitting, standind painfull.

They said it was an 'SPD type pain' and that they could give me some Co-Dygomal (sp?) which i declined because i have a very weak stomach when it comes to painkillers and i was really sick with co-dygomal when pregnant with ds, plus it was tolerable then.

By Wednessday i had a routine midwifes appointment and i was in agony, i litterally sobbed my way to the dr's surgery to see her and was crying in pain when she saw me. She said there was nothing she could do so to get on with it basicly.

Anyway now i really am in extreme pain, if i didn't know what it wasi would have gone to hospital a long time ago suspecting something alot worse, but am reluctant because i have been told what it is and i have been told they can'y do anything about it, but i really dont know how to cope with the pain anymore.

I have had to move my bedding downstairs as i can't climb our stairs.
I can't pick up ds or get on the floor to change him, luckily dp works easy hours for us to work around.
I can't stand/sit/roll over or walk without sobbing in pain, paracetamol isn't touching it at all and it's really effecting my daily life.
Im 37+5 weeks today, everything else is fine otherwise.

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lulumama · 05/11/2006 17:24

is it not worth trying the pain killers? will it be worse than how you feel now.......can you get help around the house? are you wearing any sort of support around you?

wish i could offer something more constructive...if you go to hospital. they will give you painkillers...what else can they do? did your midwife appreciate the severity of the pain?

muse be awful ..poor you

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Mumbojumbo · 05/11/2006 17:30

I had this with both pregnancies. I would suggest you go back to your GP and get an urgent referral to an obstetric physiotherapist. There should be one at your local hospital. They can give you guidance regarding how to manage the pain during the last weeks of your pregnancy. They can also provide you with a pelvic support, and crutches if necessary.
Have a look at this document: SPD info .
Do a search on Mumnset as there have been a number of fellow sufferers and I remember some good advice.
I really empathise as it's really uncomfortable and there is no pain like it. It will get better - hang in there!

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BIGlilBUBU · 05/11/2006 17:32

What is SPD?

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TwinklingTinselAndTenaLady · 05/11/2006 17:36

Thats strange, my doctor was happy to induce given my circumstances, were you given the option?

Otherwise give acupunture a twirl, worked wonders with my friends.

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Mumbojumbo · 05/11/2006 17:36

Have a look here: Wikipedia info

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TwinklingTinselAndTenaLady · 05/11/2006 17:37

induce was at 38 weeks btw

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Daisymoo · 05/11/2006 17:37

Have you ever been referred to a physiotherapist? I believe they can help sometimes and give you crutches and possibly some sort of support garmnet. Have you tried co-codamol, this is stronger than paracetamol but not as strong as co-dydramol. It also comes in various different strengths so you could find a dose that suits you.

Induction is a possibility if you are really struggling, although of course this has its own set of risks attached.

I think I would speak to your midwife and try and make her appreciate just how much pain you're in. The NCT also run a support group

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Charleesunnysunsun · 05/11/2006 17:43

No i wasn't given any option of induction at all, TBH my midwife is not helpfull with anything at all. She made me really angry on Wednessday she could see i physically couldn't lift my 2yr old into his pushchair to get out the surgery but instead of offering help she asked me not to be to long as she had other women to see, at this point i was hysterical after her pressing on my lower bump to feel baby.

I asked to see a physiotherapist they said no appointments take up to 6 weeks by then it will be to late as baby will be born. I don;t have a support belt as i have been given no info or advice on SPD, my sister had it but her pain was all in her hips, i have no pain in my hips its all lower bump and groin area.

Thanks for the link i will have a look through, just feel so desperate wheni can't do simple things like pick my son up, put him to bed ect.

I would be willing to try the painkillers but my midwife is impossible to get hold of so will have to wait untill the GP is in, only one at our surgery will see pregnant women so will have to wait untill next wednesday.

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Charleesunnysunsun · 05/11/2006 17:45

I unfortunatley can't take anything stronger than paracetamol without being violently sick which to be honest wouldn't bother me right now! Any of the Co's (Co-codine/dygamol/proxamol) are the worst.

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lulumama · 05/11/2006 17:54

charley...can you not go to a&e , get admitted to ante natal ward, have a painkiller, possibly with an anti emetic and see the physio???

your midwife sounds terribly inconsiderate...to ask you not to take too long??? , bet she;s never had SPD!!

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aviatreason · 05/11/2006 18:22

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DumbledoresFawkes · 05/11/2006 18:28

Charlee - sympathies. I know the pain you are feeling right now. I expect it is not helped by the fact that even a decent night's sleep is impossible isn't it? I can remember how, even sleeping in slippery nighties and with an eiderdown under the sheet, I still couldn't turn over without waking up in pain.

Given you only have a couple more weeks to go ("only!" I hear you cry derisively), would it be impossible for your dp to take time off work or for you to have someone else helping you out at home so that you get complete bed rest? Or if you feel you can't do this at home, what about asking if the hospital will take you?

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annobal · 05/11/2006 18:55

Poor thing - sounds very painful! Have you tried a chiropractor? They can work wonders - if you are in London, I can recommend one.

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PandaG · 05/11/2006 19:15

POor you, you have my every sympathy - I ended up being admitted to hosp for complete bed rest for a month before I was induced 2.5 weeks early. Yes, to answer your q, I would go to hospital, if you are in so much pain you cannot move you need stronger medication - I ended up being pretty heavily medicated just to be able to cope. Also had a special bed with air mattress to avoid bed sores,meant I couild stay in one postion without moving, as I really couldn't move at all. Just to give you some hope, I was walking again within a day of givingh birth, and managed stairs one at a time 3 days later. Hope you get some help soon.

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drosophila · 05/11/2006 19:22

I had something like this (SI joint dysfunction combined with a slipped disc) and was referred to physio which did help. I was also given a belt which hellped a lot. I think I would go to A&E too. Alternatively I would go to GP with your DH and demand to be referred to physio urgently.

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northender · 05/11/2006 19:23

I'm a physio and am shocked but not surprised at the wait for an appointment. In our area we see acute spd (which yours clearly is) as an urgent ie within a couple of days and in your case you'd be offered a home visit. That doesn't help you much though. I would suggest ringing the physio department direct and asking to speak to the women's health physio. In a previous hospital I worked in I saw ladies who'd been admitted because their spd was so bad. You need crutches and specialist assessment and advice. Good luck.

Where are you in the country by the way?

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taylormama · 05/11/2006 19:29

You can get an emergency referral from your GP - ignore your MW she sounds appalling - i got an emergency ref at 32 weeks as i couldn't walk without being in pain. Your physio can give you exercises, and a support belt as well as crutches if you need. If you go to A & E they may well admit you as you are PG and you could get an emergency referall via the hospital. I had pretty bad SPD and i was advised to use crutches so i can sympathise. Please take some painkillers if you can ... warm baths can help. i really feel for you - good luck.

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Charleesunnysunsun · 05/11/2006 19:56

Gosh what alot of replies! Thank-you all so much for your input and advice.
I am going to ring my G.P first thing tommorrow morning, thankfully one of the g.p's at our surgery is really very nice so hopefully i will be able to see him and get some stronger painkillers.

It does make it so much worse not getting a good night sleep especially at the moment as im sleeoing either in an arm chair sitting up on on the sofa as i can't get up the stairs.

Im in West Sussex and our local hospital is in a very poor state an average wait for any specialist appointment is 6-8 weeks if your lucky which is why my midwife wouldn't refer me to a physio but i will ask the g.p for an emergency one.

The worst thing is not being able to function well enough to look after ds and being only 2 he doesnt understand, dp works untill 2 everyday so after that i can rest, he cant take time off without giving a weeks notice.

Unfortunatley i can't afford any private treatment of i gladly would so at the moment im only seeing my midwife who as i said is not at all helpfull.

I just hope this baby decides not to take to long about making an appearence, i was induced last time becuase of bp early and both ds and i were perfectly fine i had an easy labour so maybe an induction would be an option.

Thanks again for taking the time to post. x

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Piffle · 05/11/2006 20:00

charlee...
Am curious pls let me know if this is too personal
Which pos did you do the "deed" in?
Buggered (joke) if I can find one that doesn't leave me in agony.


Ps when I was in hosp when preg with dd there was a lady in there who had severe SPd and the nurses were quite tough on her - making her get in and out of bed a lot, use crutches, toilet herself and denying any pain relief other than paracetamol.
Maybe things have moved on a bit though.
Sorry you feel so bad, I dread dread mine getting that bad.

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Charleesunnysunsun · 05/11/2006 20:05

Lol Piffle tis ok it was missionary, we haven't indulged since the bleed though, the actuall sex didn't hurt much ot's just got worse this last week!

I am doing as much as i can, in hope that if nothing it will somehow help the pain - it doesn't!

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BettySpaghetti · 05/11/2006 20:07

Poor you -I know what you are going through with that pain. If nothing else get some crutches ASAP, they will help a little for getting around (although not much use if you have 2 y o in pushchair to contend with too admittedly but may help at home).

Also just wanted to say that it can be almost instantly better after the birth -light at the end of the tunnel for you I hope! I went in on crutches, had DS a few hours later and walked out without the crutches.

A Mum at school also had it recently and she had an elective CS at 39 wks as she had also had it during her previous pregnancy -she had to "shop around" though and find a consultant who agreed. Her recovery too was also very quick.

Wishing you all the best

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Piffle · 05/11/2006 20:07

charlee just saw your pain is low bump and groin
mine is low back hip and groin
If I could stay immobile and keep legs together, perhaps...
I'm only 20 weeks Charlee at least you're nearly popped

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Piffle · 05/11/2006 20:09

Agree with crutches I have some and they are godsend for gettig up stairs and getting in and out of the car.
Ice packs if you can stand them do help too
I am seing an osteopath privately (as like you opbs physio is 6-8 weeks and midwife only refer in LAST effing trimester)

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Moomin · 05/11/2006 20:17

I had spd with both my pregnancies although 2nd time wasn't as bad because i went to see an osteo most weeks. I also had placenta praevai twice which was confirmed at 34 weeks both times. The bed rest that I had to have after this meant that the spd went away completely. To be honest, with you only being a few weeks off birth now, if you can arrange to have complete bed rest, either at home or in hospital, go for it.

I hated my hospital stay the 2nd time esp because of having to leave dd1 but we survived and i have to now say in retrospect it was the right thing to do. If you can get childcare, do it. Can't you also take paracetomol to help take the edge off the pain at all? Even if you don't go to hosp, i'd try for complete rest and that means only getting up to go to the loo. Can dh/dp help or a relative come to stay with you for a few weeks?

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jofeb04 · 05/11/2006 20:27

Hiya,
I really feel for you, I had it severly with my dd's pregnancy.
Could you take co-codamol? I was on that from 16weeks, taken it as a course due to the pain. I was given a support belt, crutches and physio, but the physio did not help what so ever due to the severity of the pain.
I asked the consultant to induce me, which they did at 38 1/2 weeks, but it didn't take anyway!

Bed rest is the best thing.

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