Heating pad use?

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My lower back is in excruciating pain due to sciatic issues, an old sports injury, and from standing for 8-12 hours per shift. I can't remember the last time it didn't hurt, even with chiropractic treatments. I do not take any medications and my pain is so bad that I can't even sit up or get comfortable lying down. I am almost 9 weeks pregnant and I know this is only going to get worse. Has anybody spoken to their doctor about heating pad use? What did your doctor say? If it's ok, what time limit did they set for heating pad usage?

I will speak to my doctor when I see her on Friday, but until then, I am desperate.

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You can use a heating pad you just aren't supposed to lay on it. I use mine all through my pregnancy and I'm 32 weeks. I put it on at night and it automatically shuts off after 2 hours.

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You can use a heating pad as long as you want they just recommend not falling asleep with it on. I know your pain. I'm 20 & in 7th grade I was diagnosed with 3 herniated discs in my back. Physical therapy & steroids didn't work & surgery was not an option for me being that young. As time passed I eventually got sciatica only in my right side. I've had so much pain with it. Every so often it would flare up & I couldn't walk or even get out of bed because it was like an extreme catch in my back. It's definetely not easy having it while pregnant. I don't take any medication for it. Sleeping is very hard because later in pregnancy you can only sleep on your sides which I find to be horrible since I'm used to sleeping on my stomach. Over the years I've found that alternating hot & cold works. You need to invest in bio freeze or something alone the lines of it & get someone to do a very deep massage where you feel like is hurting you most. It will hurt at the time but feels better the next day. You definetely need to stretch if your back will allow it as well

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Stretching will help as well take a Tylenol, good luck

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I use mine on a lower setting and set the timer in case I fall asleep.

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I used a heating pad at first didn't see the problem

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I used a heating pad from 12 weeks on with sciatica. Once it doesn't go near your bump or raise your core temperature you should be fine so just make sure if your getting hot to take it off for a lil while

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My OB told me no heating pads. At 13w, I had my first prenatal massage (by a specially licensed massage therapist, not just a regular massage therapist) and it really helped. I have been getting them every couple weeks since. I have also recently started doing prenatal yoga. The stretching is doing wonders and it is all tailored to pregnancy. Highly recommend!!

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