SPD in pregnancy. Anyone else?

[Rebecca1608]

I've just had an appointment with my consultant and went through everything with her. 25 weeks pregnant with twins and explained I'm in a lot of pain. It's worse at night, turning in bed and keeps me awake. Getting up to go to toilet is sore or sitting on the sofa, parting my legs to change position etc. She informed me that it sounds like I'm suffering from SPD!

Is or has anyone else?? I could do with some tips (mainly for sleeping or moving around at night) as in the day I'm used to just waddling around uncomfortably.

No advice unfortunately but I'm in the same position 32 weeks and been suffering for about 5 week now! The only thing that seems to help me is taking 2 paracetamol before bed. Midwife did refer me to physio but totally forgot and missed my appointment

Oh and also midwife told me to do everything ladylike, keeping legs together at all times, when turning over in bed, getting in and out of a car.

There are quite a few people on here with SPD or PGP. As well as keeping your legs together try not to stand on one leg at a time (you do this more than you realise in everyday life), so site down to put trousers, shoes socks on. when you stand up or get out of the car have both legs planted firmly on the floor. Try to do this even on your good days as it will help stop flare ups.

At night sleep with pillows around you for support and have one between your legs to keep your knees slightly separated.

Have a look at the pelvic partnerships website for advice.

Has you consultant referred you to physio?

I try to keep my legs together getting in and out of the car but in bed it's difficult as I toss and turn a lot. I even have trouble getting into my bed. (it's really high) and last night slept on my sofa.

She didn't refer me for physio. She's not my usual consultant she was standing in for her. She asked what the pain was like. I said it was like cycling for hours and it's the "feeling bruised" pain you get afterwards but constantly. Some nights I want to cry, she went "ahaaa" with a nod and a little smile told me it would only get worse, advised pain killers and I was sent away until next time. That's why I'm trying to get as many tips and help as I can because I'm desperate And she was unhelpful.

You need to go to the physio to make sure the condition is managed because it can deteriorate quickly and you can end up in lots of pain and with crutches.

You can wear support belt and always try to keep your pelvis symetrical, dont open legs, dont stend on one leg, dont push anything with your foot and dont carry or push anything heavy.

Physio can give you exercises which will help.

If they dont refer you then either go privately or try with your health insurance, but do not wait.

I would really recommend you see a physio. In many places you can self refer to you local Physio dept. otherwise your midwife should be able to organise it. Make sure you emphasise how much pain your are in and don't let them fob you off as you really need to see someone about it. It took me three weeks to get an appointment with a womens health physio from my self referal (at 14 weeks so not as bad then) but you may be able to get seen sooner as you're having twins.

Sleep is tough. You can buy huge pillows which can help keep you in a comfortable position but it really can be difficult to avoid pain.

I have a 6 week old and currently recovering from this.

See a Physio as a priority: they have waiting lists so get a referral as a matter of urgency.

And do as little as possible. Don't be fooled into overdoing it on a good day.

Usually as the baby gets bigger the condition gets more severe so you need strategies in place asap.

Good luck!

It's not nice but sleep in satin pj's on satin sheets, makes turning and moving in bed much easier

I feel your pain. Literally. Am 21 weeks and am barely sleeping due to hip pain which also hurts during day. I have a doc appt Monday and am going to see a physio on Tuesday hopefully but this is through work private insurance....

you need to see a physio before it gets too bad. you don't want to end up on crutches.

Thankyou for your replies. I'll try with the satin pjs and loads of pillows. I don't really have "good days" so I find everything hard work. Working full time, trying to decorate a new house before twins arrive and my house work too. Every day things are tough. I definitely don't want to end up on crutches and will try and get to a physio. I'll go through my midwife and make an appt with her ASAP as I do feel I was fobbed off today.