doctordeesmrs

normal pregnancy pains and SPD? I stupidly googled SPD and it seems to fit the pain i've been having all week. I think there should be a ban on pregnant women using google.

Emmea12uk

There should be!

i googles it a month ago and managed to fit my symptons in with SPD - but i am sure it would be hurting a hell of a lot more. My MW said it was just the nerves that crisscross through the pelvis.

reallytinyamy

I've done exactly the same! I have already referred for physio and been rushed to hospital but noone has mentioned it, but I am convinced I have it!!

doctordeesmrs

Turns out i don't have SPD but Pelvic Arthropathy instead. Although when i googled it, it sounds quite similar to SPD.

Linzi

I have SPD but I don't know what regular pregnancy pelvic pain feels like in comparison. Sorry!

Have you found out any more aboput your pelvic problem Will it disappear after LO is born? And do you have to see anyone for it?

xxx

BeckyBoo

"A woman with pelvic arthropathy will feel pain mostly around her pubic area spreading out to the groin and the front and back of the thighs. Some kinds of movement, such as lying on her back and trying to turn onto her side, worsens the pain. When she walks, her steps will get shorter until she is almost waddling. Walking up and down stairs is especially difficult."

What causes pelvic arthropathy?
The pelvis is made up of several bones that are jointed in a way that usually does not allow any movement. Under the influence of hormones produced in pregnancy, the cartilage of the joints becomes softer and allows the bones to move. It is this movement and displacement of the bones that causes the pain. In addition, the weight of the growing uterus and baby causes a shift in the pregnant woman's centre of gravity. This often causes lower backache.

What happens after the birth?
If pelvic arthropathy is diagnosed and treated correctly the chances of a successful delivery and an easier time afterwards are increased. The discomfort does not disappear immediately after delivery but a gradual improvement over the first few weeks can be expected. It is impossible to predict whether a woman will be troubled to the same degree in any future pregnancies or not.

Basically the difference between SPD and Pelvic Arthropathy is that in SPD it's only the nerves effected, with Pelvic Arthropathy it's the actual joints and bones, sounds very painful.

doctordeesmrs

Don't know anything more about it. Hospital just told me yesterday that its Pelvic Arthropathy and have referred me for physio. Must of the info i got from google so i'm hoping a physio appointment comes through soon.

Linzi

It does sound a lot like SPD. infact thats exactly how the doctor described it to me.

I hope you get a physio appointment soon. I went for my first physio session at about 33 weeks and I couldn't get another one after that until the 7th June (5 days after my due date) so I hope they're a bit better with you.

xxxx

tinytoes

haha i gogoled and I'm convinced i have a mild form too! Pain in groin and inner thighs and occasionally an achey coccyx. Can't stand for long periods without having to bob down or bend over. Sitting with my feet down hurts after a while - I need to put them up.
I gte up from my desk adn waddle and hobble like a little old lady. Starnegly the pain lessens afetr walking it off for a minute or two.

I mentioned pain in my hip to my doc last time and he casually said "yes, it can happen, nothing to worry about". so i'll not worry. I've only another 6 weeks till baby is here so I can manage.

Linzi

Thats been my doctors attitute, its very common apparently, most women get it to some extent, but theres worse cases than others. That doesn't help with the pain though lol

xxx