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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Slipped disc and just found out I'm pregnant!!

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Vet1989 · 20/08/2018 18:52

I need abit of help. I have had a slipped disc since last November with radiating pain down my leg when walking and standing. I have just found out I'm 5 weeks pregnant and I'm freaking out. I'm so worried I'm going from be in so much pain through the 9 months child birth and having a baby. Has anyone else been in the position I can't be the only one. Any advice ? Thanks

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MrsBonnie · 20/08/2018 20:50

First of all, congratulations! I don't have a slipped disc but did have a back injury last year which is ongoing and frequently get 'pangs'... so no advice but just to say I hope you can get some good advice!

Vet1989 · 22/08/2018 17:43

bump

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FrettyFifties · 22/08/2018 17:53

I found out I was pregnant in pre op bloods tests for a disc removal! Only just and I had no idea.
I went on to have the surgery - a day late while the obstetrician, anaesthetist and neurosurgeon liaised on best way forward.
It was longer keyhole surgery so scar is quite large.
My back was healing well by the time the bump was large enough to stress.
All well and another baby since.

NewMum800 · 22/08/2018 18:16

my back seizes up every winter. Its horrid, was stuck on the floor myself last year until somebody could come and help me up. I am 9 weeks pregnant and shi*ing myself for the winter to come! This is no help but thought I would share that im in a similar boat!

Vet1989 · 22/08/2018 19:00

Hi guys thanks for replying.im so scared.im in pain everyday already with my back...now I'm peegy I'm just in a state of panic!! I'm doing my excercises and going to aqua fit but trying to take it slow aswel.

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Vet1989 · 22/08/2018 19:00

Haha auto corrected pregnant to peegy

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cactusplant · 03/09/2018 14:00

Hi Op,
Sorry I'm late commenting on your post. I was scrolling down for any advice on what to take with a cold and saw your post.

I have 2 healthy discs in my back. due to a car accident the others are all a combination of slipped, bulging and bone on bone degenerated. It's very painful.

One of my discs that was slipped ended up compressing my spinal cord centrally and left me with a permanent disability called cauda equina syndrome. That was 9 years ago and since then I have had 2 healthy babies since and I'm currently pregnant with my 3rd.

Make sure you have help and support in place for when you need it and talk about how you will cope in your birth plan if the slipped disc becomes a problem in any way.

The main thing you need to be aware of when your body is changing and you are about to go through childbirth are the symptoms of cauda equina syndrome. Please look on google and familiarise yourself as if this was to happen doctors only have 48hrs to act before you can be left with permanent damage.

The pains down your leg are not a "worry" in terms of this they are just sciatica but please go straight to A&E if you have any change in sensation below the waist, any numbness, any bladder and bowel sensation changes (if you find you wee or poo yourself by accident) or if you can't feel the area between your legs.

Hope things stay settled for you and you have a lovely healthy pregnancy op I just wanted you to know the red flags should you need them.

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