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pelvic girdle pain advice please

Nichola511 Joined: 02/09/2008 Posts: 95 pelvic girdle pain advice please 11/05/2009 11:25 Hi ladies hope your all well Ive just been informed by my gp I have PGP. He has referred me for physio and has adviced against work which i protested. But now Im scared he never told me much about how to ease the pain just give me painkillers and to sit tight till physio be in touch. Im still working but just taking it easy I hate complaining to my hubby but he knows by looking at me Im in agony. I cry myself to sleep at nights its that painful. Goodness knows how long it will be before I hear from physio I just need some relief from this. Any advice would be great. Nichola & 25 week Blue Bump xx
sinead121 Joined: 14/03/2009 Posts: 4 Re: pelvic girdle pain advice please 11/05/2009 14:09 Hi, i recently went to my GP regarding pain in my pelvis. Literally when i mean pain, sitting, standing both hurt. She diagnosed this as SPD. I have been told by my midwife to take it easy ie, when u sleep make sure u sleep wiv a pillow between ur legs to keep the pressure to a minimum, when getting out of a car keep your legs together. Anything that makes ur legs part and widen to cause pain isnt good. Unfortunately the only thing you can do is waot for physio, and take paracetemol (which i dont think helped me). I had to start my holiday and maternity from work earlier than planned as my job involved a lot of walking. There isnt alot that can be done unfortunately. Hopefully i have helped... sinead + 31 week blue bump x
Nichola511 Joined: 02/09/2008 Posts: 95 Re: pelvic girdle pain advice please 11/05/2009 16:15 Thanks that helps alot. When did you have to take your leave. My employer wants me to take my 4 weeks hols start of july. means i would be using just 4 weeks of maternity leave. My little boy is due 25 aug
Vikki121 Joined: 16/03/2009 Posts: 65 Re: pelvic girdle pain advice please 12/05/2009 04:38 i was informed that i had SPD friday.so so painful especially when i walk.i was told to wear some kind of tights or legging because its holds the pelvis in place because at the moment its like a mobile.i to am waiting for a phone call from the physio which she said i may be in a group with other women with the same problem.i just got told to take paracetmol even though it dosent help and to make sure i relax and take it easy.but the tights i noticed did help because you feel more supported even though they are annoying and roll down.your also meant to be given a proper harnice by the physio.my main fear is if it does get worse and i have to go on crutches.and when asleep i got told to bend my knees together when rolling over.i do sympathaise its so horrible it feels like someones had a good couple of kicks there.what us women have to go through!hope this helps vikki & 6month pink bump x
carolyn811 Joined: 19/12/2008 Posts: 53 Re: pelvic girdle pain advice please 12/05/2009 17:19 there are various support belts you can get, which I found helpful, but probabnly better to seek advice rather than just but off internet. I was seeing an osteopath anyway who sorted me with one. physio may suggest it or advise if you can wait until you see her.
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