Anyone have SPD or PGP???

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Does anyone have Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) and pelvic girdle pain (PGP)?
My doctor gave my a belly band which works for the most part but I can't wear that thing to bed. I already struggle with sleeping on my sides so I sleep sitting up or propped on my back with pillows. Anyways, are there any secret ways to relieve this pain I'm having? It's awful at times and idk what else to do.

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I use kinesio tape (KT tape or Rock tape). It doesn't work 100% but I like it cause I can't stand the bulkiness of a pelvic belt.

I also stretch every time I stand up. * Every time * It seems to help a lot. I do a lot of leg and hip stretches.

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Mine was so bad I couldn't put on pants or go up the stairs (DH had to carry me) or step forward with my left leg or roll over in bed. I went to a chiropractor and he massaged my lower back, stretched my legs out and stimulated my pelvis with the clicker. I still hurt-especially if I sit or stand too long but I can move. I start off stiff and within a couple minutes of walking I loosen up. Today I've had very minimal pain. I saw him Friday. I'll see him twice a week until I'm done being pregnant. Life saver.

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I've been having the pains for a couple months now. And feels like it's getting worse!! Last night was the most horrible ever after having sex. Omg. Dr said its just stretching pains but I looked up a certain type of feeling and it said your pubic bones is separating? That makes a lot of sense. It feels like I am being broken or twisted down there. This is my third baby!

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Omg u sleep just like me prop up with a million pillows. It is so uncomfortable on my sides.

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Ugh it hurts so bad. My belly band doesn't seem to help me though. I would try to see a chiropractor if you can it really helps. I've been putting a pillow on a side so I'm not directly on my back and sleeping like that seems to help at night

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I've been having PGP. My midwife sent me to physical therapy, which in combination with the support band, has been helping immensely. There are days that I have almost no pain since starting this. Then there are days when I can't get out of bed, let alone function or walk. But I'll take a few good days mixed in without complaint. I can post a picture of the stretches on paper that my physical therapist has me doing if anyone is interested.

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Me too! 😭😭 it's been so horrible! I started to become super uncomfortable at about 15 weeks & now I'm just plain miserable! I broke my tailbone & pelvic bone as a child & thought that this was the cause but it's SPD and I have a brace but it doesn't help much. I can hardly put on my pants, step into the bath, get into my SUV, walk up stairs...the list goes on & on!! I'm not sleeping eithe because rolling over is so dang painful! I just keep prayin that next  2 months fly by!

Anyone have SPD or PGP???

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