Hi,
Just wanted to post about my experiences in case it helps anyone else.
I have had 2 severe attacks of lower back numbness/pain/tingling and excruciating stabbing pains down both buttocks. I couldnt walk without my boyfriend holding me up and supporting me it was that painful. 1st time was at week 4 and now again at week 10/11 both lasting days and needing complete rest to recover. Also in between have had it on and off to a milder extent mainly after working or getting out of the car.
I saw a GP at my local practise and she straight away diagnosed pelvic girdle pain. Where hormones are released in even early pregnancy which cause the ligiments in the pelvis to loosen ready for the birth but way way too soon. This then causes pain with certain movements.
She had had it herself and had a good friend suffer from it so she was a good person to see.
She told me to keep my legs together as much as possible esp when sitting, sleeping and getting out of the car. Also to not sleep with legs flat but with a pillow under knees. To have help when getting in and out of the bath. Not sit on the floor, crouch down, lean/stretch over too much, lift anything heavy.
She also said I could take paracetamol if needed.
If it gets any worse then go back for a physio referal.
She did warn that its very important to not carry on thru the pain as her friend did that and ended up in a wheelchair for end of her pregnancy.
I can stick to these changes at home easily enough but as I work in a day care nursery its going to be much harder to there. But its been at work which has caused both severe attacks so I know I must make changes to my posture, movements etc.
Ive read/heard that support belts can be useful as well so may well contact the GP/midwife/physio for one at some point.
I am glad to have a diagnosis now as I knew something wasnt right and at least Ive caught it early so can try and prevent it getting worse.