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Does this sound like SPD?

4 replies

Crisscrosscranky · 18/04/2017 19:35

I'm 27+6 and I'm so uncomfortable. Symptoms are:

Stabby pains in my vagina
Pain/Pressure down below when standing up after sitting down for a while (feels a bit like a weight dropping followed by an ache) and when walking (especially longer strides/stairs)

Baths help as does holding up my stomach with my hands- supporting the weight. I'm not overweight (5'2" and 9 stone pre-pregnancy; I've put on about 8.5lbs to date) and didn't have any pelvic pain with previous pregnancy (more than 9 years ago!)

I am seeing midwife next Tuesday but not sure whether to make an appointment to see GP earlier?

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HeyCat · 18/04/2017 19:37

Yes that sounds like SPD - see your GP and ask for physio

ElspethFlashman · 18/04/2017 19:37

Could be. You definitely need to ask her about a belt. There may be a class you can attend and you could get a Physio referral.

Doubtful you need the GP tbh.

Queensparkles · 19/04/2017 00:21

In my area your midwife will refer you to physio at your local hospital, and yeahthat sounds like SPD I'm going through the same thing (for the second time) it's like a dull throbbing ache right in your pubic bone

user1492428652 · 19/04/2017 01:29

It sounds like spd to me, I was diagnosed with it when I had my Dd 6 years ago, for most it will disappear once baby is born, unfortunately for mine didn't, and it's a whole lot worse this time round. I was given a tubular bandage last time to wear under my clothes like a mini skirt to keep things in place and found this helped along with a bump support. Definitely speak with your go or midwife so they can get you on the phisio waiting list x

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