SPD/PGP Support thread

thanks for this Caroline...
I too have SPD and currently going through some appts. I had a referral to a consultant last week who barely touched on what I can do to help, even though I know what i should and shouldnt do via here, but he has referred me for a growth scan which I have tomorro and a follow up appt on the weds (day after) the MW also gave me a tubi grip which stayed on for about 2 hours and was promptly ripped off again early hours of the morning because I found myself in too much pain.
I have actually also turfed hubby out of the bed so that I can roll over than try to twist on the one spot to turn over. it has helped a great deal until i get the odd time when i cant move until my back painfully clicks.
I will let you know how i get on tomorro xxxx

Hey back again, well both consultant and doc at hosp have said it's spd, so have app wth mw on 11 dec then will have to wait for referral, I've been given co-drydamol, but I'm also suffering with tnederness at the front of my womb.

Oh never rains but it's pours aye! I'm in agony and my left side is worse.But the pain at top of thighs is awful and across my back.

hope all are well. xx

thanks for this thread hun

I think I might be showing early signs of this too as I have pain/stiffness in my pubic region that radiates down my inner thighs

I feel tender down below as though ive been riding a bike and the seat has bruised me a bit

it gets worse if I walk further than normal but is also bad whenever I stand up after sitting in the same position for a while, I also have difficulty standing up straight as im so stiff. my back clicked quite loudly last week and I couldnt move for a while as I was in so much pain and my hips ache quite a lot too.

I mentioned this to my MW last week but she didnt seem concerned and just told me to try to keep mobile & get gentle exercise xx

Nicky it certainly sounds like early spd.

I was given a tubigrip last time,but I turned one down this time as it drove me nuts last time.

I have a serola SI belt which helps the most (well apart from the crutches).

To those who struggle in bed, try wearing silky pyjama botooms, they often help.

I find it soo frustrating not being able to do stuff. I can't bear having the kids sat on my knee the pain is unbearable, which is heartbreaking. I tried to put the shopping away & was in agony after ,had to sit for ages with a heat pack to try & ease it.

Seeing physio tomorrow so will see what she has to say.
I try & potter @ home a little without crutches but then I pay for it with pain in hips, down legs, pubic bone. I feel so helpless.

Shining star I was given co-codamol last time I was pg & I only took it if I was past myslef with pain cos it made me feel really spaced out & it also made baby sleepy.

I'm pretty certain I'm gonna end up being induced @ 37 weeks unless I end up with a different consultant who won't do it.

My OH is a star tho. Don't know how I'd manage without him. Had to change dd days @ preschool as I normally take her on a Monday but struggling now & OH doesn't want to take her & leave me home alone 'cos he's worried about leaving me in case I fall on stairs.

Take care girls. Hoping everyones pain isn't too bad. Look after yourselves. Will report back on any useful advice from physio.

Ive had this with most of them. Even now i can feel my pelvis crunching when i move ouch! x

It's co-drdamol think it's bit is a bit different to co-codamol, but co-codamol doesn't affect me at all, we were having this disussion at school my friend is on co-codamol and feeling compleltly soaced out and sleepy, but it just doesn't affect me.

I'm having a lot of trouble but my df doesn't seem to understand my needs this time round h's no where near as helpful supportive or understanding, but then we have alot on and he's worrying over other things.

morning SPD ladies

I'd like to join you girls I have very bad SPD for the third time now, and in fact it never went away after I had my younger daughter. I still used crutches every once in a while after giving birth, if I cleaned or did anything hard on my hips. When I was pregnant with her I was in bed for 3-4 months, could only barely manage to go to the bathroom and kitchen and back to bed I'm pretty much the same now, 28 weeks and all I do is sit in my recliner all day, studying. Thankfully most of my classes are offered as distance learning so I don't have to attend class (I could never sit for longer than 10 minutes there with the pain). If I do anything, like visit my parents, walk through the store etc I need painkillers or can't walk at all afterwards. I know it's only gonna get worse but I'm mentally prepared for it and I knew it would be horrible this time. I'm NOT having more kids, that for sure

The thing that helps me the most, besides my crutches is this:

It's a special sheet I put over my regular one. It's like a tube really, slippery on the inside so it helps me turn in bed at night. I would have gone mental already if I didn't have it. Last time I was pregnant I had a huge maternity pillow and that really helped but I sold it since I wasn't gonna have more kids I can't get them over here and they cost a fortune if I order them online since our currency crashed.

I also recommend physio and pregnancy swim classes if you have those. The physical therapists can really help you and teach you how it's best to move around, get out of the car and tell you what movements you shouldn't do at all, like hoovering, sweeping and all that.

Thankfully my OH is wonderful and takes care of all the housework, cooking and our 2 girls. I could never do this without him since I'm pretty much disabled.

Big to everyone suffering with SPD.

Phexia I was thinking about aquanatal classes, but am worreid about getting in & out the pool, I struggle with stairs as it is.

I tried a gym ball @ physio this morning which was really comfortable & I also showed me a couple of stretcing exs that I can do that are easy, don't stress my pelvis but will help strengthen the muscles. Now looking wheres best to get one.

I really do have to give in & let OH do everything & she agreed & said just 'cos I've crutches doesn't mean I can do more (of course i'm not).

i'd read in the info that if you've had spd & have quick deliveries/big babies thne you are at greater risk of the pelvic bone splitting. So I asked about this as I do have quick deliveries. She said it will be something I have to discuss with consultant & mw as I may need section (not what I wanted to hear).

Last time I was so worried & nervous about the birth Iwas hoping they would give me a section, having delivered normally last time, I know I can do it & really don't want a section if I can help it.

I guess only time will tell.

Take it easy girls, hope u aren't suffering too much this evening.

Originally Posted by Caroline

Phexia I was thinking about aquanatal classes, but am worreid about getting in & out the pool, I struggle with stairs as it is.

I tried a gym ball @ physio this morning which was really comfortable & I also showed me a couple of stretcing exs that I can do that are easy, don't stress my pelvis but will help strengthen the muscles. Now looking wheres best to get one.

I really do have to give in & let OH do everything & she agreed & said just 'cos I've crutches doesn't mean I can do more (of course i'm not).

i'd read in the info that if you've had spd & have quick deliveries/big babies thne you are at greater risk of the pelvic bone splitting. So I asked about this as I do have quick deliveries. She said it will be something I have to discuss with consultant & mw as I may need section (not what I wanted to hear).

Last time I was so worried & nervous about the birth Iwas hoping they would give me a section, having delivered normally last time, I know I can do it & really don't want a section if I can help it.

I guess only time will tell.

Take it easy girls, hope u aren't suffering too much this evening.

I think the chances of that happening are very small. I know women over here are definitely NOT encouraged to have a section because of SPD and a big baby or quick deliveries.