Sciatica HELP ME

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Is anyone else dealing with this? I am in so much pain recently 😭

My left hip feels awful. I cannot sleep at night anymore from the pain.

As soon as I lie or sit down the sharp pain starts all down my hip into my leg and the skin goes completely numb. Midwife said it sounds like typical sciatica but didn't give me any tips. It's getting worse.

I've tried a hot compress but it doesn't do anything. The only comfortable position is on my back but obviously I can't sleep that way either. I'm about to try a pregnancy pillow and seriously considering going and seeing a physio.

I had this for about four weeks.
I got a maternity ball and googled scatia exercises in pregnancy - it did slowly ease off

I suffer with sciatica (pre-pregnancy). Everyone's is different and guess it depends where the pressure is but I find that foam rolling around my bum and hip area helps a bit. I'd definitely see if you can speak to a midwife or doctor about it again though and see if they can give you some advice. Wouldn't want you to start doing something to try help that might irritate it more. Good luck. Xx

My MW offered me physio at the hospital so definitely ask her if she can refer you.
Also get a pregnancy pillow, I can't believe you've lasted this long without one!

Birthing/pregnancy ball definitely worked for me. Would recommend!

Lasts about 6 weeks, sorry.