Well, I’ve been hoping I might avoid the hip pain I experienced with the Mini Athlete this time around.
No such luck.
But at the same time, things are a little different this time around. Seems to be a trend doesn’t it? Last time, my SI (sacroiliac) joints were completely out of whack, and I also had Symphysis Pubic Dysfunction. It pretty much felt like I had been kicked in the groin all the time. Sounds pleasant, doesn’t it? This time, I’m really just feeling pain in my lower back, on the right side. This leads me to think it might be sciatica, but it could also be an SI joint issue. Given my Ehlers Danlos syndrome, it wouldn’t be that surprising.
I know I sound like I’m complaining…and maybe I am…but I really just want someone else out there who might be going through the same thing to know they’re not alone! And here’s the good news – it is TEMPORARY.
Yes, it might be frustrating for the next 14 weeks or so. No, I may not be able to be as active as I’d like to be. And my husband might have to deal with more whining and complaining than he’d like to.
But it will all be worth it when we get to meet Little Miss Athlete!
I’m still taking my daily walks with the Mini Athlete and I’m not giving that up anytime soon. I actually think it helps with my hip pain.
I had my glucose test early yesterday morning so I didn’t have time to take our morning walk. By the way, the test really isn’t as bad as it gets hyped up to be.
Here’s my suggestion. Ask them to give it to you in the bottle with an empty cup. Then pour small amounts into the cup and drink them like shots. Yes, this sounds funny coming from a girl who doesn’t drink shots, but it really is the best way to drink this stuff.
Yesterday afternoon, the Mini Athlete and I walked over to the local football field to watch Daddy coaching his first day of middle school flag football! (He’s hard to see, but he’s kneeling in the middle of the field in this photo).
So adorable. I love watching him out there. The Mini Athlete certainly looked entertained.
Anyone else out there have hip pain during pregnancy? Any suggestions for relief?
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I hope you find some relief for your hip pain…14 weeks is too long to be uncomfortable!
Totally agree, the glucose test was not nearly as bad as it is hyped to be! My doctor gave me mine to take with me so I put it in the fridge to get it nice and cold, then I pounded it down in less than 30 seconds. My coworkers were impressed and I was glad to have it down but did not enjoy walking to my doctor’s office with that sitting in my stomach! Maybe next time I’ll try your way
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I’m 30 weeks pregnant with my third. I recently started having hip pain too. Mine sounds a little different than yours. I’ve noticed that it always starts after I’ve been standing for a long time. Then it will continue for a day or two. I try to prevent it by not standing for long periods. I find that warm baths help a little. It seems to relieve the tightness.
Aw bummer! Well glad you’re still getting those walks in. Can’t say I’ve ever been pregnant, but I do love the chiropractor! Also this seems like a perfect excuse to go get a massage! Look for a massage school around you for something cheap.
Do you have access to a swimming pool? Floating in the pool use to really help my back and hips when I was pregnant. The regular glucose test wasn’t bad, the drink made me a little nauseous cause it was so sweet. I had to have the 3hr test with my daughter and that was much much worse.
I’m almost 38 weeks and the only thing that helps my hip pain is a hot bath with epsom salts and the jets on high. I have taken one every night this week!
I don’t have hip pain, but my back is killing me! I think my office chair is too big and it’s giving me bad posture. My feet don’t even touch the ground.
I’m pregnant with number 4 (19 weeks) and have had SPD with my previous three pregnancies. My hip/groin pain isn’t as bad yet but I found/find that massaging gluteus/lower back (or getting my husband to do it( with some kind of balm really helps before bed, sleeping with pillow support, yoga and for me, avoiding walking as exercise if it gets bad. As a prenatal yoga instructor, stretching is my saving grace, I also see my physic to get strapped up if it gets too bad. The reason I avoid walking is that uneven surfaces can exacerbate the instability, so even a seemingly flat road/path can make it worse.
I see a remedial prenatal massage therapist once a month, she is very firm and gets right into the glutes, back and legs which can be uncomfortable but buys me about a week of relief! I avoid other prenatal massages/relaxation massages because they are not firm enough to deal with the relief needed. A good remedial therapist is gold during pregnancy.
It’s awful, but you are right, only temporary. I see so many women with SPD in my classes and the pain really does affect your daily living.
Good luck!
My physio as in physiotherapist, not a psychic!!!
Haha – I wondered!
I didn’t have hip pain but my tailbone hurt for a while. Foam rolling helped. Have you tried that for other areas? Or stretches? His legs are so long!
I too have the similar pain. At 25 weeks pregnant with #2 the pain is the same as #1. Frustrating
I had to stop running at 18 weeks – seems so long ago. It’s hard because you can’t sleep on your back or front for that matter so all night long you sleep on your side. I think a lot of my pain is from sleeping on my side. Turning over in bed is extremely painful. After baby #1 the pain did go away but it took a few months (2-3).
Oh the Glucose test – yuck. I just down the whole thing in one go – makes me sick for the remainder of the day.
Pregnancy has it challenges but it’s so worth it in the end.
One of the main hip pain causes is the problem in this socket. However, there are many other causes of pain in hips. There are many other structures which surround the hip joint and a malfunction, injury or trauma to any of these structures may cause displacement of the joint and pain.