Okay, I searched for posts but didn’t really find any helpful information.

For the past few weeks I’ve been having unbearable pains in my right lower back and down into my leg. And when I say unbearable, I’m talking I can’t walk, can’t lay down, can’t sit up, no bending or squatting and definitely no heavy lifting. It’s gotten to the point that after sitting down for 20-30 minutes my entire right leg will be completely numb.

I’ve tried pain creams, Tylenol, heating pads and stretches. I’ve tried lying flat to sleep, lying on my side, propping my legs up with pillows and even using my pregnancy pillow to sleep on my side with my leg bent. I try not to walk to much or sit too long. Absolutely nothing has helped me.

I am currently 12 weeks and 2 days pregnant and I’m seriously worried about it getting any worse the bigger I get. I can’t afford to leave work before maternity leave in November.

Has anyone experienced this with or without being pregnant? And what helped you the most? My mom said I may need to see a chiropractor but I want to know that it’s going to be worth it before spending the money as I’m not sure that my insurance will cover a chiropractor.