21 weeks with severe lower back pain

[jewelia]

I'm 21 weeks pregnant and I've been experiencing lower back pain for about a week now. It feels similar to period cramps in my back and nothing expect lots and lots of rest seems to help. The pain has gotten so bad that I don't even want to move from bed.

Does this sound normal? I literally just had an ultrasound today and the tech said everything was looking splendid with our LO. I'm still feeling lots of movement, so I feel strongly that LO is OK. However, I don't know how much longer I can take this constant back pain. It's like having severe period cramps!

Anyone else experienced this?

 

[jewelia]

I just wanted to add that the pain is constant, not intermittent. It doesn't come and go, it stays for long periods of time (hours or more) before I feel any relief.

 

[xsadiex]

Maybe give your midwife a ring! I've not had this it might be normal but always best to ring them if you're concerned.

 

[patientgirl]

I've been getting lots of lower back pain too in the last week. I've found that using a heat patch is relieving it slightly but it's taking a good few hours before it starts to help.
x

 

[happythought]

It could be a pulled muscle or where the baby is lying on a nerve. Maybe try a heating pad on Med setting and see if that helps. I have been going to a chiropractor during my pregnancy and that has helped a lot too. But just keep an eye on it, if it continues maybe call up the dr and see what they recommend.

 

[KristelB]

Yep I'm 21 weeks too my lower back pain is horrible. Twice Ive had to take tyenol it was so bad. It doesn't help that my job already puts a strain on my back. I asked the Dr she said it was "normal"