Would you carry on taking painkillers that aren't working

[tigerbread20]

I'm currently 26 weeks pregnant with DC3. I've been taking Co codamol (prescription) for 2 weeks for pelvic pain and its doing nothing, it's not changing my pain score at all. I have a pain management review on Tuesday. I just don't know if it's worth continuing to take the tablets until then or not bother as they aren't working. Feeling baby move lots, no side affects etc.

*pelvic pain mainly relates to an old horse riding accident resulting in pelvic fracture and has flared with each pregnancy, along with usual PGP.

Not sure. It might be dulling the pain. Or you got used to them. Its harder to get on top of pain once its there. What non pain relief options do you have if you stop?

I think I'd probably keep taking them. If you stop, you might realise they were doing something after all.

I would take them until your review. They can assess you while you're taking them, which is a bit more useful from a medical point of view. Means they have a point to work up from.

Stop them for a day or two at least, if you notice no difference in the pain then say off them, if you find you’re more sore off them then start them again.

Opiates won't, not for that kind of pain. You need something ibuprofen based, some type of NSAID.

They're a good booster but not enough on their own.

@tigerbread20 have you tried a belt to help lift the bump up and give support etc to your pelvis. I used a pregnancy support belt as I suffered from very bad PGP/SPD. I to found painkillers didn't help so I stopped. Why take meds which are not helping. You can ask your GP to refer you to go see a physiotherapist. They can give you exercises to do. I found they helped. Bouncing daily on the birthing ball also helped with my pain strangely.

Opiates won't, not for that kind of pain. You need something ibuprofen based, some type of NSAID

Not in pregnancy. There are serious risks with nsaids and they would never be prescribed except in exceptional circumstances where the benefits outweigh the risks to the baby.

[quote Naz2009]@tigerbread20 have you tried a belt to help lift the bump up and give support etc to your pelvis. I used a pregnancy support belt as I suffered from very bad PGP/SPD. I to found painkillers didn't help so I stopped. Why take meds which are not helping. You can ask your GP to refer you to go see a physiotherapist. They can give you exercises to do. I found they helped. Bouncing daily on the birthing ball also helped with my pain strangely. [/quote]
I've been having weekly physio since before pregnancy and the belt from around 7 weeks. Sadly it's gone past that stage and I'm using crutches to get around.

I guess I'll keep taking it for a few more days and hope for a better plan from my appointment next week!

@tigerbread20 oh no.... I feel your pain, I almost went on to crutches. It was my last option left. It's a horrible pain to go through and it makes simple thing as being able to put just your slippers on hard and excruciating.
Nonetheless it's worth it, once you hold your baby. Honestly it is.
May I suggest a chiropractor, I have a very good one that helps with pregnancy related issues.
It's safe and helps.