Hi, I am 37+4 and SPD recently began at 36 weeks. I had it from 15 weeks in my previous pregnancy so know the score. Luckily I kept my support belt from last time which I've been wearing, but it's not helping much.
I am due to have an ELCS in 10 days due to an unrelated existing back problem, but I am in so much pain I don't know what to do. I called mat physio last week, but they can't give me an appointment 'til the end of this week. I desperately need crutches as I cannot walk even around my house and can't even turn over or get out of bed.
I'm getting so desperate and worried as I'm having to take paracetamol all day every day. I've called the hospital a couple of times, but they just tell me to take co-codamol (I can't because constipation side-effects affects my existing back problem) so I just feel totally stuck and can't stop crying.
I am due to see my midwife for my 38 week and pre-op appointment on Wednesday but even that seems really far away and I don't know how I'm going to get there as driving is also too painful now. I am hoping they will take me early or at the very least get me some crutches.
I have a 2 year old DS to look after, my DH works long days and I have no family nearby and feel really alone and frightened.