Does this sound like SPD?

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My coccyx bone feels really bruised. The area surrounding my pubic bone feels like i have severely pulled a muscle.

When I lay still, I have nothing other than a bit of what feels like really minor back pain around my coccyx, but when I turn over in bed, the pain in my pubic bone area wakes me.
If I've been sat or laid down too long, when I stand, the pain in my pubic bone makes me stop in my tracks, and I have to limp/waddle for a good few minutes before I can walk normally again. It hurts with each footstep.

I'm not necessarily asking for a diagnosis of course.. I just wondered if this was something I could get help from the GP for, or if it's part and parcel of pregnancy, and I just need to shut up and put up.

Just to add, I had an 'ache' in similar areas with DS, but nothing like this.

Thanks in advance

There are lots of forms of pelvic girdle pain including SPD... my experience was the GP was useless- sent me to a physio who had no idea about pregnancy. If you can try to see if your hospital has a maternity physio unit - they will be able to give you a belt that helps with walking and advise on activities. Unfortunately I haven’t found a lot that helps to be honest I’ve tried osteopath, acupuncture, physio, massage and it’s stoll agony.

Good luck- still worth trying to get help!

I thought I had what I would describe as numb bum for ages before SPF was diagnosed

Pelvic girdle pain is an umbrella term for all kinds of things, so it could well be.

How many weeks are you? If you have a while still to go then request a referral to a physio who is specialised in antenatal treatments. I saw a physio and got some exercises that have helped a bit and have also found a gentle swim to be helpful.

I know how bloody painful it can be - currently counting the days until this one is out!

Only 24 weeks, so feel like this has hit mega early!

I will definitely speak to GP I think, struggled to get from the car in to my sons nursery room today.

Mine started at 11 weeks when it hurt to turn over to n bed. Now 29 weeks, can barely walk and am on crutches... it hits us all differently, but it could be pgp. Don't take no for an answer and don't let them fob you off if in pain! My maternity swift said it was perfectly normal to not really be able to walk at 28 weeks!

I'm currently running through the list of people who can/ might be able to help: physio, chiropractor, osteopath, pregnant masseuse...

I will try anything. Even just as today is getting on it has got worse. Went out for dinner with friends, tried to stand up to leave and couldn't, the pain was just too much. Al of my male friends were doing lovely man on the moon impressions... all wide legged and wobbly! Good look right now

If you can afford it then it is worth going to a private physio if you're in that much pain, to avoid the wait. Ask for recommendations on local forums/mums groups etc. Chiropractor may also be an option.

I should add that mine hit out of nowhere too and I have 2 older children, so have been feeling pretty useless with them. However, I have found the exercises and stretches I have been given have helped a bit, and the physio also did some dry needling - never knew such a thing existed - which has also helped. Am 36 plus 4 now so just trying to grit my teeth and get through the last bit!