PGP agony!

[LittleAndOften]

Please tell me what helps you if you are suffering severe pgp. This is my 2nd pregnancy. My pgp currently is zoned in on the groin area and I'm crying every evening I'm in so much pain. I've got a support belt I wear daily and I'm waiting for physio at the end of the month but it seems so far away, I'm afraid it will come too late to make much difference. The mw just tells me it's 'normal'.

Even night time is painful as it flares every time I roll over, I do keep my legs clamped together but it doesn't seem to help. If I stay in the same position too long it's v uncomfortable. I'm 30+5 and feeling pretty desperate

Ice packs and rest.

I feel for you I had the same. Second the ice pack recommendation, pretty much the only thing that helped me.

Physio is unlikely to help. If you can find a very good osteopath experienced in working with pregnant women they may be able to ease it slightly but in my experience not for long.

Rest. 10 weeks is a long time but it will come to an end x

I agree with the osteopath helping far more than physio. Do not walk up steps, do not stride or carry things on your hip.

Do you already have DC?

Serola belt to hold pelvis together made a difference to me. Have you tried one?

Sorry if I'd read the OP properly I'd realise you have

This: www.stressnomore.co.uk/harness-gravidarum-maternity-support-belt-12431.html

It saved my sanity and meant I was able to walk without crutches for the final few weeks of my pregnancy. It’s not cheap but honestly worth every penny.

Oh and silky/satin pyjamas help with the rolling over thing. And put a plastic bag on your car seat to help you swivel round. And one of these: Zehui Car Safety HandyBar Handle Door Aider Handles Assist Bar Parts Window Breaker www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07LBT1YB9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DbbCDb2ZNARTQ?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

And codeine. And have a hug from me as well because it is FUCKING TERRIBLE.

Look up the Pelvic Partnership, they have a list of physios who specialise in this, they may be one in your area, that’s how I found mine and she was amazing.

I've heard accupuncture is good

I've had it 4 times and nothing really helped me 😩 I feel sorry for you OP.

You have my deepest sympathies OP. I suffered from this in my last 2 pregnancies. I found a chiropractor who specialised in this. Didn’t eliminate but really did help. Had regular sessions, especially towards end of pregnancies.

Thank you all. I'll have a look at these resources. I can't take codeine as it upsets my stomach. I honestly don't know how I'm going to do 9 1/2 more weeks of this. How on earth do people do it, it's fucking horrific!

I feel for you!! I've had it for months and it is the most horrific thing ever! Physio didn't help, swimming didn't help, pain killers didn't help. I was signed off from work to rest and this did help a little bit with a young dd it's impossible not to aggregate. Pop some sanitary towels in the freezer and stick in your knickers to take the edge off.

I've actually got a c section booked as I can almost no longer wall at all. Wish you all the best!!

I had absolutely horrendous PGP from around 30 weeks. Was on crutches and more or less housebound. Not sure where you are based but I found an osteopath who is an expert in that field and he performed miracles. I cannot recommend him enough. If you are anywhere near Kent let me know and I will send you details. Sending you sympathy

Thanks, I will try the sanitary towel trick. I'm like you @FE1984 I just want this baby out as soon as is healthy for him!
@GlamorousBadger I'm in western West Sussex, Kent is just that bit too far but thank you, I'm going to look for one closer to home.

Here’s the list of recommended practitioners, there are a couple in W Sussex: pelvicpartnership.org.uk/list-of-recommended-practitioners/

I feel your pain I'm currently nearly 24 weeks with baby number 4 I've never ever had pgp with any of my others but this time I'm suffering terribly I have hardly slept all night being in pain my pain is in my right hip mainly I'm waiting to hear from physio but I'm told the waiting list is weeks long so I may be waiting a while such an awful pain I've never experienced anything like it 😩

I had this with my last 2and osteopathy was my saviour.
I only had a couple of sessions which allowed me to continue much more comfortably. I still had. A lot of pain but much more bearable.

Thank you, I have contacted some local osteopaths this morning.

It’s hideous, it truly is. I feel for you op. I remember hobbling out of a midwife appointment at my GP and a lady who must have been 80 if she was a day (relevant as if she had children it would have been a good 40 years plus ago) took one look at me and said ‘SPD?’ and winced in sympathy It’s not something you forget in a hurry, clearly!

It does pass, all you can do is slog on through as best you can. Don’t let your midwife fob you off though and make sure you get treatment after giving birth too.

That sounds horrendous. I'm seeing the mw tomorrow and have an osteopath appointment on Tuesday.

I just had a complete meltdown at the prospect of going out for the afternoon with DS and DH. It just came from nowhere - the total fear of trying to walk, sit on hard benches, then the night of pain that would follow. I couldn't bear it. This is not fun!

You shouldn't be doing anything that aggravates it. This is not like a lot of pains where gentle movement/exercise is good.

Complete rest is the only true treatment and you can risk permanent damage and pain by not treating it.

@RandomMess you're right. I stayed at home this afternoon and am telling myself it's ok not to be active. Thankfully DS starts back at nursery this week so much less toddler chasing will be required!

My youngest is 14, we went for a walk today and I'm now sore wasn't sure I was going to make the last 500 yards!

I used to go to bed with two pillows and a hot water bottle between my legs when I had this in my first pregnancy. At a recent antenatal physio session we were advised to put ice on the front, hot water bottle on the back and sit on a birthing ball rotating hips in a circle.... I haven't tried this!