Hello. Just wondering if anyone has any advice for how to ease severe round ligament pain and also an idea of how long this might last. Here's my story in case it's of interest:
I'm almost 20 weeks and things have been fairly smooth until now. But last night after a long week at work and a meal out I ended up going to A&E and then the labour ward because I thought I must be either having contractions or a kidney infection.
At about 10pm I started getting severe pain in my right hand side - all the way from my lower back round to my groin in front - which meant I couldn't sleep lying down at all. I was also really sick and threw up my entire dinner. I was worried about the baby as the pain felt very close to where I've been feeling movements. The pain is fairly constant but much better if I sit cross-legged or with my knees drawn up in front of me.
I phoned 111 who suggested I go to A&E but on the way there the pain eased when I was in the car. Plus, forgot my preggo book (and an inner London A&E at 1am on a Friday in a thunderstorm is not pretty) so we came home and I managed to get some sleep sitting up in bed (poor DH consigned to the spare room).
At about 6am I woke up, still in lots of pain, and still wanting to vomit (but nothing in me). We went over to the labour ward and were (eventually) seen by some very kind midwives and a doc. Baby's heartbeat fine and strong and no trace of a UTI from the sample. The doc concluded that I have had both a stomach bug AND round ligament pain. She advised I rest and don't do exercise for a few days. Felt a bit embarrassed for taking up their time for some growing pains, but was convinced it was something harmful to the baby!
I've been trying to get some sleep with little luck throughout the day. Paracetamol and a bath helped a bit but as I can't lie down I am sooooo tired but not really able to sleep. Feel sad to be missing out on such a beautiful weekend!
I can't bear the thought of this continuing for the rest of the pregnancy. Have other people had similar experiences? Is the doc right that it will ease in a few days? What has worked for people here who have had it?
Thank you!
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Anyone got any tips for dealing with horrible ligament pain?
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AmberRose17 · 04/07/2015 16:06
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