Has anyone else had this while pregnant?

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Does anyone else have scoliosis? I’m only 6 weeks pregnant but I’m already having terrible back pain. I have a hard time sitting because it causes pain and pressure in my tailbone and my hips. I normally go to the chiropractor for my back but I’ve been freaked out to go because I’m scared it will hurt the baby. I know that it won’t but I’m just freaked out to do anything right now haha. I’m just super worried when I get further along because of the extra weight on my back. 
Also another random question.. I’ve been told when you get an epidural they have to do it differently whenever you have a curved back. Does anyone have experience with this?

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I have scoliosis (not severe). Right away I started getting horrible sharp pains at the end of my spine that would prevent me from walking and put me into tears some days. My OB recommended physical therapy with someone experienced in treating pregnant woman and I’ve gone to 4 appointments since. I’m 26 weeks and can say for sure the exercises have helped me :)

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Yeah, I got into a car crash that all sorts of messed up my spine a few ways. My OB informed me I may need an anesthesia consult before I deliver because the epidural is more likely to fail. I started having really bad neck pain (which cause terrible migraines), as well. She’s sending me to a physical therapist if it gets worse, also to a neurologist that does acupuncture. She specifically said no to a chiropractor. I was skeptical of them during pregnancy, anyways. When the baby starts growing, it causes lordosis which is why you feel so garbage right now.

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I have scoliosis and I actually never had back pain during pregnancy although it is super common regardless of whether or not you have scoliosis. I did have pretty bad hip pain though. But that was probably because my baby was deep in my hips from like 16 weeks on and didn’t move. They did my epidural normally. It just took him a little longer to find a good spot to place it.

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I have scoliosis. I’ve had 2 kids & I didn’t realize until I started pelvic floor therapy after my 2nd that you can get physical therapy to manage pain while you’re pregnant.  Maybe look into that.  IMO physical therapy is better and more effective.  I also had an epidural with both & Idn if they had to do anything differently, but it worked both times 🤷🏻‍♀️

Has anyone else had this while pregnant?

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