help spd severe what can i do?

[lisalewis]

i have just been told that i have spd and am really struggaling with the pain.i am 38 weeks and not sure what they can do or what i can do anybody got any advice?

Speaking as one and also from experience (!), you could go and see an osteopath. Your SPD is because of a hormone called Relaxin - it makes your ligaments all lovely and loose in preparation for birth. Your new relaxed pelvis is now less 'stable' than before and it can twist at the slightest thing. An osteopath will be able to assess you and can gently 'untangle' you. You will be amazed at how little they seem to do and yet your symptoms will completely change. If you go to the General Osteopathic Council website, you can do a search for one near you.

thanks am still in alot of pain.am going to go back to see the midwife today see what they can do for me.i dare not even take my son to school as am scared that it will happen while im out.

Lisalewis - That was my thread that lulumama linked you to, i got sme strong painkillers from my G.P that unfortunatley didn't work, but he said all i could do is stay off my feet as much as possible. I know it's horrible but be thankfull you only have a couple more weeks to go! (not very helpfull i know)

Sympathy! [hugs]

Oh dear, I remember that pain very well

Firstly, it's very likely that the pain will ease quite dramatically when the baby is born, as long as you don't push yourself too hard now.

Make sure your midwives/carers know about the SPD and don't let them make you labour on your back - if you have to lie down, lie on your left side, and if possible, try a standing/squatting position. I would talk to the midwife about this now, if I were you, so that it can be written in your notes that SPD will be a factor when you deliver. It's worth asking for a support belt too, they are quite helpful.

For now - don't move any more than you have to. It sounds silly, but satin pyjamas at night will help to ease the agony of turning over (I couldn't turn in bed without help by the end).

It won't be for much longer, you're nearly there!

thanks.i was admiment that i wouldnt let them start me off this time around but im in so much pain that if they offered it to me i would bit there hand off which my husband is amazed at as he knows how much i dont want to be started off.