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Achey undercarriage - TMI

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WeeDot · 14/08/2012 09:53

Anyone else suffering from a really achey fanjo? This is a new development for me, i'm 22+4 and for the last couple of days have what feels like bruising between my legs, also am a bit constipated which makes my bum hurt and I feel uncomfortable when I wee although I don't think I have a UTI as there is no burning and it doesn't hurt, maybe a little cystitis perhaps?

Basically all my undercarriage is uncomfortable at the moment. Is this normal?

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FluffyJawsOfDoom · 14/08/2012 10:01

It sounds like it could be the beginnings of SPD?

You don't have to have burning to have a UTI though; if you're having trouble weeing I'd visit a nurse or MW and get them to test your wee.

WeeLors · 14/08/2012 10:35

Hey, yep I have SPD/pelvic girdle pain and the main symptom for me is what feels like bruised ladybits. I was explaining it to DP as it feels like when you've been on a really long bike run (i.e. sat in the seat too long) and your undercarriage feels all tender and bruised the next day. You could ask your midwife for a tubigrip to wear round your bump to offer support or if it gets a lot worse then maybe a referral to physio for a support band

fotheringhay · 14/08/2012 11:18

Definitely normal. In my last pregnancy we had a free physio session (love the NHS!) at about 22 weeks and I was the only one without this sort of pain, out of about 8 of us. I never developed it, but did get SPD towards the end, so ime the two don't always go together.

I actually did have the sitting on a bike too long pain the other day (am 26/27 weeks with dc2, lost track Grin ), for a couple of days, now it's just gone Confused

5madthings · 14/08/2012 11:28

it could be spd, mention it to your midwife and you can see a physio.

but i also found that just the increased blood flow down there meant i felt a bit bruised and tender, you can also get culcal varicose veins and they can feel sore and bruised as well.

5madthings · 14/08/2012 11:33

Vulval not culcal!

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WeeDot · 14/08/2012 11:34

Thanks for the replies.

It sounds like SPD, I have had a little look online and certannly meets most of the symptoms. I have made a docs appmt this avo though to have my wee checked and rule out a UTI.

Should I ask for a referral or wait to see what she advises?

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5madthings · 14/08/2012 11:48

ask for a referral as the sooner the better with spd, there may be a waiting list as well.

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WeeDot · 14/08/2012 15:41

Well I went to the doc and she tested my wee, it's clear.

She had a look and feel and said there was no obvious veins poking out or anything causing it to be uncomfortable.

So I guess it could be SPD then?

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