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pelvic pain - normal or to worry?

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kayjayel · 23/02/2008 18:30

I'm 24 weeks and just started to notice pain in my groin and pelvis - its quite mild, but feels like I've bruised the bones if you see what I mean? It was definitely worse today after walking lots.

I've just got a few friends who've suffered with SPD and its worrying me now, so I was hoping for some reassurance that others have this and its not turned into anything horrible?

Its my second pregnancy, and first time around I felt this only towards the end when head was engaged. Is this just another bit of second pg symptoms being earlier/stronger?

Please reassure me I'm being a hypochondriac!

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KnickersOnMaHead · 23/02/2008 19:17

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kayjayel · 23/02/2008 21:47

Hi knickers, thanks for replying, but wish you'd said no! I'm going to ignore it so it goes away.

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KnickersOnMaHead · 23/02/2008 22:11

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tassisssss · 23/02/2008 22:20

Much sympathy! I'm 24 weeks too and I have just the same. It's really grim. Hopefully it's kicked off because you've been doing lots today, may lessen off if you have an easy evening and quiet day tomorrow.

There's not a bit lot you can do about it, but it's worth seeing a physio asap and getting a support belt should it kick off (i had it last pregnancy).

Do try to avoid lifting if you can, avoid the supermarket shop and try to take it easy if you can.

tallbirduk · 23/02/2008 23:05

I have the same thing after running (which, as a result, I'm not doing much of at the moment) and lots of walking and am also worried that it means SPD is coming - but it seems to get better with a day of rest, so......

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kayjayel · 24/02/2008 09:37

Oh my god you run still! It was definitely creaky in the night, but much much better today so I think it may just be a result of exercising. Lifting's a bit hard to avoid with toddler! As is rest...
I'm really hoping its not really SPD, just a sign not to do to much. Thanks for all the replies.

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bubblagirl · 24/02/2008 09:47

i was told this was normal as its your pelvis getting ready for birth

but if it does worsen then do see gp as could be spd

but i did have similar feeling all through pregnancy didnt affect me too much but was just where my ligaments were weakening due to being pregnant and body preparing

monthlymayhem · 24/02/2008 20:28

I'm nearly 37weeks now and from 24ish onwards I've had on/off aches and twinges in my pelvis. I've kept up exercise all the way through and would definitely notice I was sore the day after, but after a day's rest it would be fine again and hasn't lead to spd or anything worse.

HTH

pigleychez · 24/02/2008 20:33

Sounds like Round Ligament pains.. Do a google search for the ins and out but basically its your ligaments stretching to accomodate your growing uterus.

Ive been suffering with this. Not much you can do really, just rest when it plays up. Try to move slowly and find positions that help ie i roll off the bed now!

PutThatInYourPipeandSmokeIt · 24/02/2008 22:28

Guys - SPD is not a serious thing and the best thing you can do is see an osteopath. SPD occurs because the pelvis twists slightly. Only an osteopath and not a support belt can correct it! We're more prone when preggers because the ligaments are looser because of the hormone relaxin that's all. Don't panic, it can be treated OH so easily (and without any pain at all) and although it may come and go, it needn't ruin your life unless you choose to hang on to it!

tallbirduk · 25/02/2008 11:51

mmmm, I have read differently PTIYP&SI, that SPD can indeed be a serious thing, with people ending up on crutches and all sorts - which is why I am so worried about it.

This seems to be a pretty comprehensive 'guide' to SPD:

www.pelvicpartnership.org.uk/index2.html

Feeling more reassured with what you say Monthlymayhem because that seems to be how it is working out for me - is a totally different ache than anything I have had before, but it does seem to get better after a day and doesn't seem to be getting any worse!

TheGabster · 25/02/2008 13:43

SPD can be serious, but there are also other things which can cause similar pelvic pain. Don't self diagnose and resign yourself to doom and disaster - go and get it sorted.

A visit to the osteopath will determine the cause of pain and give you some relief - get a referral. No point in worrying about stuff until you know what the cause is, and mild cases of SPD can be very treatable and make your life much easier. It's not necessarily the end of the world. Alternatively, you may be lucky, like I was, and find out it's not SPD but a dislocated my pelvis which is (comparatively) a quick easy fix!!

My advice - you should definitely see someone and find out for sure!

Let us know how you get on.

Good luck

e14mum · 25/02/2008 14:48

Ask your mw/gp to refer you to a physio- I found them extremely helpful.

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kayjayel · 25/02/2008 17:08

Thanks all. I'm really reassured by monthlymayhem (great name!). I know SPD can vary but my friend's experience was excruciating pain and did look fairly serious. I'm due to see the midwife so will go and ask her. Although it was definitely better after rest today I'm slightly hobbling a bit, and can feel it and have only done moderate exercise (normal looking after a toddler and a 10 min walk to shops). I think I'm most worried cos of the effect it might have on work, as I really can't stop until 36 weeks at the earliest, and this is just another thing to worry about!

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PutThatInYourPipeandSmokeIt · 25/02/2008 18:23

The pain can be severe because of what SPD is and all the big muscles that end up sore and overused but it is NOT serious in the sense that a dislocated pelvis or a fractured neck is for example.

Yes it can come and go and it may not neccesarily end up at the crutches stage but regardless of the degree of discomfort that you are in, getting someone to have a look at you, examine you properly and treat or refer you as appropriate is definitely the way to go.

A physio is free via a GP referral but may or may not be specifically trained in manually correcting pelvic torsions (if indeed that is what is going on with you). An osteopath is private and again not all of them will specifically address a twist in the pelvis but if you get one that can (most do actually), then although you may still be sore for a day or two after treatment (body takes a few days to respond to a treatment), you should feel much better.

LittleMissTickles · 25/02/2008 18:27

Kayjayel, it rarely ends up the crutches way, but certainly you need to know how to move safely without aggravating the problem ASAP, try to see someone with experience in the area.
Good luck!

PortAndLemon · 25/02/2008 18:31

It doesn't always get worse. I had much the same at about 28 weeks and it's not got any worse (although if I have a particularly active day I'm in significant pain the next day). It's not progressed rapidly the way it has for friends who've had full-blown SPD.

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