OMG sciatica?!

Question

I went to prenatal yoga tonight and I guess pushed it too far. I have severe pain above my butt on the left side and can't move in bed but it is ok while standing still. After asking dr Google it seems to match sciatica. I need advice! Should I go to a prenatal chiropractor? I don't even know if I can work today because if I move wrong it hurts so bad.

Answer

I'm 37 weeks and I've had dreadful sciatica since week 33. My doctor put me on codeine but my midwife told me to stop it straight away because she doesn't agree with codeine. The codeine worked a treat for the first two hours after taking it but I'm now just stuck on paracetamol which doesn't do much. I've found that sleeping with a pillow between your legs at night kind of helps.

Answer

How far along are you? I'm only 22 weeks and I already have sciatica symptoms 😢 So miserable and nothing helps me!

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Chiropractors are amazing! It could be a pulled muscle, but either way chiropractic care is definitely a good idea in pregnancy :) I've been going to one for half my life and it's been especially helpful with a baby on the way (due in a week!).

Answer

You sure you just didn't stretch the muscle appropriately?

OMG sciatica?!

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