Pregnancy - Third Trimester

katekatekate · Dec 8th, 2009, 18:11 PM

This entire evening Ive had to have help standing up and walking because my lower back is spazzing out and I am in agony. I cant put my left foot down without it hurting like hell. My OH says its because I walk funny (too heavily) but it's never happened before and I haven't changed how I walk. Maybe I'm just too heavy now?
He asked me if I can take any pain relief, but I'd rather not because I don't know if I'm allowed any.
Anyone else had the same thing?
PS: I'm not even that big atm. I measure out fine by my midwife but compared to most pregnant ladies I'm relatively small bump-wise and I'm 5'3.

sharan · Dec 8th, 2009, 18:36 PM

I've been suffering from a lower bad back now for the last few days which doesn't seem to subside. Its been coupled with lower bump pain as well. I'm kind of hoping that it means labour is imminent but I know thats just hopeful thinking.

Babybumpdec · Dec 9th, 2009, 01:42 AM

i have had this lower back pain it maybe baby is lying back to back and causing your back to hurt as i know my little one is back to back and ive been getting this on and off xx

Jan34 · Dec 9th, 2009, 01:54 AM

could be sciatica. I have that, had it checked out by the midwife and have been referred for physio. Fingers crossed the appt will arrive in time to be of use!

henny · Dec 9th, 2009, 02:32 AM

I had lower back pain and cramping low in the bump, midwife thought it maybe a uti but it turned out to be bad braxton hicks.

katekatekate · Dec 9th, 2009, 03:29 AM

I had to get my OH to like, half carry me into bed. It was ridiculous.
I think I might have been overdoing it? I did a massive spring clean - lots of bending down and dragging the hoover around. I'm going to take it easy today - any excuse. :P
I see my mw tomorrow so I'll ask then.

firegirlv · Dec 9th, 2009, 03:34 AM

If you're having trouble walking aswell,maybe ask her about spd !!!
I have been prescribed parecetemol by my Dr, and my midwife has also said before it's ok to take them, so if you're in pain and not seeing anyone for a while, have a paracetemol and put your feet up. Definitely sounds like you're doing too much !!!

dani_tinks · Dec 9th, 2009, 05:16 AM

Could be ligaments, could be the way babys lying, could be spd, could be sciatica! All not very fun

Youre allowed to take paracetamol as you pee it out so shouldn't harm baby, try resting and putting a hot water bottle on your back, Also lying in the recovery position tends to help, and a warm bubble bath, Probs worth mentioning to midwife just incase its spd tho cus you should be referred to physio - tho theres not a lot they can do, just another joyful pregnancy symptom! hope u feel better soon hun x

katekatekate · Dec 9th, 2009, 05:41 AM

We only have a shower. I want a bath more than anything.

Ok ok so could anyone explain to me about sciatica and spd? Because I daren't google it. Last time I googled a problem I was paranoid about dying for a whole week.
Thanks everyone for their help. x

lottie_2007 · Dec 9th, 2009, 06:27 AM

I had sciatica with lottie and it was horrible to walk, i had to crawl up the stairs on numerous occasions! It wasn't constant though! This time baby is lying back to back so have had lower back pain for a few weeks! Speak to your mw hun x

Dec 8th, 2009, 18:11 PM	#1
katekatekate Pregnant (Expecting) Inactive Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leeds, UK. Posts: 760	Lower back pain. This entire evening Ive had to have help standing up and walking because my lower back is spazzing out and I am in agony. I cant put my left foot down without it hurting like hell. My OH says its because I walk funny (too heavily) but it's never happened before and I haven't changed how I walk. Maybe I'm just too heavy now? He asked me if I can take any pain relief, but I'd rather not because I don't know if I'm allowed any. Anyone else had the same thing? PS: I'm not even that big atm. I measure out fine by my midwife but compared to most pregnant ladies I'm relatively small bump-wise and I'm 5'3.

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Dec 8th, 2009, 18:36 PM	#2
sharan Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Coventry Posts: 607	I've been suffering from a lower bad back now for the last few days which doesn't seem to subside. Its been coupled with lower bump pain as well. I'm kind of hoping that it means labour is imminent but I know thats just hopeful thinking.

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Dec 9th, 2009, 01:42 AM	#3
Babybumpdec Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: warwickshire Posts: 438	i have had this lower back pain it maybe baby is lying back to back and causing your back to hurt as i know my little one is back to back and ive been getting this on and off xx

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Dec 9th, 2009, 01:54 AM	#4
Jan34 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 370	could be sciatica. I have that, had it checked out by the midwife and have been referred for physio. Fingers crossed the appt will arrive in time to be of use!

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Dec 9th, 2009, 02:32 AM	#5
henny Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: gosport Posts: 472	I had lower back pain and cramping low in the bump, midwife thought it maybe a uti but it turned out to be bad braxton hicks.

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Dec 9th, 2009, 03:29 AM	#6
katekatekate Pregnant (Expecting) Inactive Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leeds, UK. Posts: 760	I had to get my OH to like, half carry me into bed. It was ridiculous. I think I might have been overdoing it? I did a massive spring clean - lots of bending down and dragging the hoover around. I'm going to take it easy today - any excuse. :P I see my mw tomorrow so I'll ask then.

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Dec 9th, 2009, 03:34 AM	#7
firegirlv Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nottingham Posts: 168	If you're having trouble walking aswell,maybe ask her about spd !!! I have been prescribed parecetemol by my Dr, and my midwife has also said before it's ok to take them, so if you're in pain and not seeing anyone for a while, have a paracetemol and put your feet up. Definitely sounds like you're doing too much !!!

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Dec 9th, 2009, 05:16 AM	#8
dani_tinks Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,464	Could be ligaments, could be the way babys lying, could be spd, could be sciatica! All not very fun Youre allowed to take paracetamol as you pee it out so shouldn't harm baby, try resting and putting a hot water bottle on your back, Also lying in the recovery position tends to help, and a warm bubble bath, Probs worth mentioning to midwife just incase its spd tho cus you should be referred to physio - tho theres not a lot they can do, just another joyful pregnancy symptom! hope u feel better soon hun x

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Dec 9th, 2009, 05:41 AM	#9
katekatekate Pregnant (Expecting) Inactive Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leeds, UK. Posts: 760	We only have a shower. I want a bath more than anything. Ok ok so could anyone explain to me about sciatica and spd? Because I daren't google it. Last time I googled a problem I was paranoid about dying for a whole week. Thanks everyone for their help. x

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Dec 9th, 2009, 06:27 AM	#10
lottie_2007 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: STAFFORDSHIRE Posts: 2,981	I had sciatica with lottie and it was horrible to walk, i had to crawl up the stairs on numerous occasions! It wasn't constant though! This time baby is lying back to back so have had lower back pain for a few weeks! Speak to your mw hun x

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