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Anyone had really bad groin and inner thigh pain during pregnancy?

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AggiePanther · 08/02/2006 23:43

Hi, I'm 17+3 and have been suffering with this pain for about 6 weeks. Its getting worse and worse. It feels like I've been kicked really hard in the groin and the pain goes down my right inner thigh. Its fine when I'm lying still but if I try to lift my leg or walk it really really hurts. I had the same pain when pregnant with dd 11 years ago and it got so bad that by the end of my pregnancy I could hardly walk ..they told me it was sciatica, but I know it wasn't because I've had sciatica and it was nothing like this. It also dissappeared almost as soon as I'd given birth. My consultant has referred me to pain clinic but I'm still waiting ..I just wanted to know if anyone else is suffering/has suffered with this and could advise me on what it is and how to deal with it. I thought it might be spd but it wasn't overly painful when the doc pressed on my sp joint so don't think it's that now. Any ideas? It really is agony now

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AggiePanther · 26/02/2006 19:13

Thanks for the sympathy ladies I'm feeling much better today - cocodamol four times a day has made a difference ...although I do feel a bit spacey ..not used to them..but if they work I don't care

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BettySpaghetti · 26/02/2006 19:25

Def. sounds like SPD from my experience. In which case heres a few more tips (although nothing will make it go, unfortunately);

-sit on a binbag in the car so you can easily spin round KNEES TOGETHER to get in and out.
-see obstetric physio who will be able to give you info/tips/belt/crutches (GP or midwife can refer you or give you tel. no to self refer)
-try sitting on an exercise ball (I found this really helpful in the last 2 months).

Hope it doesn't get too bad for you AP

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AggiePanther · 27/02/2006 14:28

Thanks for that Betty - am seeing physio now and have a support belt ..so hopefully it won't get too much worse :)

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Twirl · 28/02/2006 15:37

Hi, I hope I am not too late to join this thread. I am 21 weeks preg and was diagnosed with spd and sacro-illiac joint pain at 14 weeks. Have been seeing a physio since then but haven't found it particularly helpful - everything they told me I had already read for myself on mumsnetGrin! The best thing they gave me was a huge tubi-grip to wear over bump and bum which makes me feel a bit more supported, if a little fat! I didn't like the belt at all. Has anyone got any useful tips on coping with work and having spd or did you all stop work early. I find sitting for any period of time excrutiaiting. Any advice welcomed, this is my second child so I have an active toddler to cope with too!

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AggiePanther · 28/02/2006 16:01

Hi twirl ...you've got my sympathy.. are you taking anything for the pain? It makes a huge difference for me.

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AggiePanther · 28/02/2006 16:03

BTW Twirl ..are you due in july? Feel free to come and join us on the july thread \link{http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk?topicid=2290&threadid=150053&stamp=060228152310\here}

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Twirl · 28/02/2006 17:11

Thanks AggiePanther, I would love to join you all. No, I haven't been given any medication (other than paracetamol) yet but am seeing midwife tomorrow so will ask about it. I assume it is safe to take when pregnant then?

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AggiePanther · 28/02/2006 17:28

I saw the obstetrician who told me to take paracetamol 4 times a day ..which did nothing much ..so she then told me to take cocodamol 8mg/500mg (available over the counter) four times a day ..this is helping quite a bit, but if I need more I have a prescription for the stronger (30mg) cocodamol ...after that its tramadol(?sp) then morphine! Apparently she's had one mum on morphine recently - I hope mine doesn't get to that ...she said its better to do that though than to be immobilised through pain as the immobility can cause more probs. She didnt have any worries about me taking cocodamol at all.

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AggiePanther · 28/02/2006 17:29

Meant to say ..I find it amazing that they tell you not to drink more than 4 units alcohol a week, but that you can be prescribed morphine!

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fenny1 · 01/03/2006 11:01

Thanks for refering me to this link Betty Spaghetti!
HAving read everything you have all been saying it answers my question about whether I will be able to do yoga! I think not. The new yoga mat will have to wait for another day.
Getting in and out of the car is the killer isn't it? I am def going to try the bin bag tip.
HAve got a commercial belt off a friend which has helped loads, waiting for the physio one to come.

JackieNo · 01/03/2006 11:08

A friend of mine does some work for \link{http://www.pelvicpartnership.org.uk/index2.html\The Pelvic Partnership} which is a website with information for people with SPD.

babylily · 01/03/2006 13:56

Hi there aggiepanther and everyone,
I've just been issued with my crutches at 16 wks of pregnancy and am also in absolute agony. I had SPD with my daughter from 18 wks and was off work from 20 - I'd totally forgotten it could be this painful and this debilitating. feeling very sorry for myself!
I had tramadol and codydramol after my daughter was born, but they haven't offered me anything bar cocodamol so far - all they could offer me last time was to be hospitalised and given morphine under observation, but as I have a 2.5 yr old that isn't an option this time. I'd hoped some miracle development in pain relief might have appeared since 2003, but it hasn't, has it.
I don't have any pain on palpitation, but last time that came on much later. I also suffer worse on my right side and feel like I've been kicked.
I had an elective c-section with my daughter because I was so distraught at the prospect of labour pain and the risk of damaging myself further, and will be booked in for one again - it's disappointing as I had hoped to go natural and labour in water this time around. The SPD diminished within days of the birth, but I've never been able to kick box or run again!!!/ and I get some pain every month.
I was offered a wheelchair yesterday and nearly cried - I used one a few times last time and it was horrendous and painful.
sorry to not have any positive thoughts to add... I had heard TENS machines were worth a go, but also that they can induce labour if used too early - anyone tried this?

Nome · 01/03/2006 14:25

Hi, I'm a bit late to this thread...
I had moderate SPD (I could shuffle, no crutches) causing pubic/pelvic pain and an abductor strain (sharp pain from the top of inside thigh to the top of knee, footballer type injury, I've no idea how I got it as playing football and SPD are probably mutually exclusive.). Both of these from about 20 weeks. It took a physio to diagnose both. I received physio thoughout the pg and for 6 months after dd was born in August.

I am careful and painfree now, but being overly ambitious reminds me to do my exercises.

Best wishes

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AggiePanther · 01/03/2006 15:58

Hi everyone...blimey nobody on the thread for a few days then 4 people come at once:)
Fenny ..if it is SPD you have then Nooooooo to yoga ..the physio told me that I have to remember not to stretch anything even when the painkillers are working really well..cos otherwise it'll be worse when they wear off!
Babylily your pain sounds just like mine...radiating down the right side, and like you've been kicked (in the crotch?)but no pain on palpation of the sp joint. Luckily the cocodamol seem to be doing the trick for me so far (I'm now 20weeks) but consultant has said I can go up to tramadol then morphine if necessary ..hope it doesn't come to that. No crutches as yet either ...can understand wheelchair upsetting you ..its so bloody frustrating isnt it as well as painful.. and I hate being reliant on others. Is the cocodamol working for you this time? Nome did your spd last for 6 months after the birth then? Mine went almost straight away last time (11 years ago- and didnt know what it was then) Am hoping it'll do the same this time

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Twirl · 01/03/2006 19:34

Great, lots more people to moan with Grin!!! I had a midwife appt today and was told that there is nothing else they can do except the physio I am already having. She suggested I got crutches from the physio and spoke to my doctor re work. I'm a bit worried that I'll be bored if I am signed off work though and that the days will drag, although I find sitting at my desk all day excruiating. How did you find being off work babylily? I just feel so useless not even being able to pick up my toddler Sad!

Twirl · 01/03/2006 19:34

Great, lots more people to moan with Grin!!! I had a midwife appt today and was told that there is nothing else they can do except the physio I am already having. She suggested I got crutches from the physio and spoke to my doctor re work. I'm a bit worried that I'll be bored if I am signed off work though and that the days will drag, although I find sitting at my desk all day excruiating. How did you find being off work babylily? I just feel so useless not even being able to pick up my toddler Sad!

Twirl · 01/03/2006 19:34

Great, lots more people to moan with!!! I had a midwife appt today and was told that there is nothing else they can do except the physio I am already having. She suggested I got crutches from the physio and spoke to my doctor re work. I'm a bit worried that I'll be bored if I am signed off work though and that the days will drag, although I find sitting at my desk all day excruiating. How did you find being off work babylily? I just feel so useless!

Twirl · 01/03/2006 19:35

Oops! Computer crashed. Sorry!

mogwai · 01/03/2006 19:35

Poor you. I had exactly the same symptoms as you and was really puzzled because it didn't sound like typical SPD. Some great advice here for you though from all the mumsnetters.

The only other thing I can add is that sleeping on an airbed will help you enormously if it becomes very painful at night and painful to turn over in bed.

Good luck and chin up, I know it really is miserable.

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AggiePanther · 01/03/2006 20:04

Hi Twirl - are you on any painkillers at all?

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Twirl · 01/03/2006 21:52

Just paracetamol!

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AggiePanther · 01/03/2006 22:06

paracetamol did nothing much for me ..even every four hours ..you need to be on something stronger..gp can prescribe co codamol 30mg/500mg or you can buy the lower dose 8mg/500mg cocodamol over the counter which are better than paracetamol - but take them four times a day to get the full effect - need to discuss with doc first though

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AggiePanther · 01/03/2006 22:09

mogwai - did the airbed work for you? Sounds pinful to me ..I'm thinking of getting one of these \link{http://www.bloomingmarvellous.co.uk/product.aspx?CategoryID=Practical_Essentials&ProductID=Maternity_Pillow_&language=en-GB\maternity pillows}

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Twirl · 01/03/2006 22:49

I used one of these last time round and have just started using it again - they are fantastic and I can't recommend them highly enough. Think I bought mine from bumpto3 though. It was great for breastfeeding too. Buy one! I have found turning over in the night a bit easier as you can kind of hold onto it with your arms at the same time as squeezing it between you legs to help you turn over IUKWIM!

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AggiePanther · 01/03/2006 23:01

Thanks twirl ..I will do :)

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