SPD/PGP Support thread

newbies. it sounds as though its not well known at all, either that or drs avoid the SPD thing all together. EMX I cant advise really on things to help cause I think everyone is diff....for example they say to keep knees together when sitting, moving in and out of bed, well for me that actually makes my pain worse, tubi grips are supposed to help but again that make me worse. its almost like im the oposite. one thing i do agree with tho is the sitting down for too long....hurts like hell when u stand up. you just have to take your time.
i would say if the dogs are big dogs you might????? have to give that up if they constantly pull you. sorry. but defo get further advice and push for it too. dont let them fob u off.
cath it sounds like u have it too hun. xxxx

talking of sitting down for too long.....i really must get up and do some stuff.
take it easy ladies

Thanks sparklebaby - having spent a night being as miserable as sin, especially to OH - have decided to pull my finger out and get on with things... I only have the dogs until Christmas anyway, having decided that I probably wont be able to cope bump wise after that anyway! If I have to give up earlier then I will.. I slept in the spare bed last night (just because I find it more comfy anyway) and as its a single it tends to keep me propped on my side... and with the duvet under bump and between knees everything feels a bit more comfy today...

Its weird how the prospect of SPD has hit me for six - I think having my mobility compromised is probably the worst thing I can imagine as I am such an active person!

Anyway - in the next 3 weeks I have to see GP, Midwife and an Obstetric Consultant about other things, so am going to whinge at them all until I have a definite answer and get some help! Will let you know how it goes x

aw ur welcome darling. i dont know what ur like when u sleep but i toss and turn no end so i turfed hubby out into the spare bed so i can have the whole double to roll over to other side rather than try and hump my weight around in one spot. just take ur time with the dogs hun and remember you and the baby come first xxxx yes SPD aint nice but once u know what sets u oiff it becomes a little more manageable. every night now I sit on the sofa with my legs up as it takes weight off the pelvis. things like sitting down for lengths of time might feel ok while ur sitting but as soon as u stand... OMG
so u have to learn to stand up and walk around to stretch out.....talking of which i have done it again, been sitting here far too long. this is gonna hurt.....

We are getting a new King Size bed delivered tomorrow so hopefully that will help with it a bit as my old bed is crap with a capital C!! Yeah - I have started watching my posture and making sure I have legs out rather than tucked under to my side etc when sitting - fingers crossed it will help! Maybe I should consider rigging the dogs up to a cart and then I can ride along rather than walk!! That would be a sight!! x

hey ladys! toook me a while too find this thread i knew it was about just didnt know ware! anyway...
Im suffering with spd i have a pelvic support belt and crutches, im also about too see the dr too see if i can get any stronger painkillers, its horrific it really is! iv just been informed today by the MW i wont be able to give birth at the midwife led unit and i'll have to travel to our nearest hopsital which is 21 miles away!

Anyone know anything about beeing inducded due too spd because im starting too think this might be the route i'll have too go down due to charlie beeing a bit on the large side when i had him!

Originally Posted by Emx

We are getting a new King Size bed delivered tomorrow so hopefully that will help with it a bit as my old bed is crap with a capital C!! Yeah - I have started watching my posture and making sure I have legs out rather than tucked under to my side etc when sitting - fingers crossed it will help! Maybe I should consider rigging the dogs up to a cart and then I can ride along rather than walk!! That would be a sight!! x

love the doggy idea hun.

yes i used to sit with my legs tucked under me. not good. even if u do end uop getting into the position now which sometimes i do its not easy getting back out of it again

Hi Zara when my dr said to me yesterday u know u can take paracetemol, i laughed at her and said they do nothing, neither does the tubi grip I think every dr/consultant different
yeah I guess with SPD its almost like a case of being a higher risk?? i guess just in case there are any complications. but 21 miles..... that sucks hun. hope u have some routes planned out for the big day. xxxx

Hi ladies, Im so glad to have found this thread!
My midwife confirmed my SPD for me last week, and i have an appointment with the physio this coming monday, im hoping she wil be able to give me some sort of support band or something to ease the "weightyness" of it all.

I was thinking of trying Swimming but we dont have a pool nearby that doesnt have those stupid little awkward steps on rungs to get in and out of the pool with, unless its the kiddies pool and then that wont hide my fat thighs as its too shallow

I find it difficult sitting, standing, walking, sleeping... pretty much everything at the moment! xx

I just saw my midwife and doc, and doc prescribed sleeping pills because I can't sleep anymore because of the SPD pain. And because I'm not sleeping, the pain gets worse! I'm supposed to take them for 2-3 nights in a row and see if I can break the cycle. I really hope they help, but I still HATE taking them. Doc said it was fine though and that they'd never give me anything that would harm the baby.

oh Phexia. may I ask ...are u sleeping on your own? or is ur OH in the same bed as you?? I found I slept better once hubby was turfed out. Im sorry you have to resort to sleeping tablets tho. xxxx I hope it gives you plenty of rest and relief?