Can I be induced early due to SPD?

[wookie3]

Does anyone know anything about this?

I spend every day in pain and crying, I feel like I'm actually disabled and can't go anywhere. I can't even manage the stairs, it's excruciating and takes about 10 minutes to get up.

Been prescribed codeine for the pain, but feel guilty for taking it.

I am 34 weeks now and it has got considerably bad just this last week, the physio said to not be suprised if I need crutches soon.

Has anyone asked about early induction due to this? It really is debilitating and having a serious effect on me mentally and also physically.

 

[Ecologirl]

You poor thing. I have bad hip pain, and in some days I can't walk properly because of it and I can't sleep as both hips are excruciating to lie on, but I don't have it to the same extent you do. That would be awful. I was induced with my first due to depression and was booked in to be induced with 2nd for depression and pelvic congestion syndrome. All I know is they were reluctant to do it before 38-39 weeks in my case, and in both cases they left it until the last 3-4 days before I was due anyway. Just stress to your MW what you're going through. Cry and let it all out because sometimes it's the only way to make them see how seriously you're being affected. I hope they can see how terrible this is for you. Fingers crossed and keep us posted as to now you go, xx

 

[wookie3]

Thank you. It just seems to get worse each week and I am dreading getting to full term. How are you feeling? X

 

[Ecologirl]

Terrible really. It's just been one thing after another. Makes it hard to keep things in perspective. I know 7weeks isn't a long time, but just seems an eternity when you're in so much pain and other things going on. I don't think my Obgyn takes me seriously. I just want this baby out too so I'll ask if they'll induce me at next appt. I can't see her wanting to do it though. In your case it may be different. 2 weeks early is fine I think as far as baby's development is concerned. I keep wishing/willing mine to come earlier than that, but I'd feel so guilty if it did. I hope things get easier for you. What are you doing apart from physio treatment? I have a cold gel I use which gives short term relief and I'm in the process of trying to buy a support belt at the moment. I suppose you would've already used or are using the belt. I don't k ow what else helps really, x

 

[wookie3]

I had my 1st physio appointment this week and was only given some tight Tubigrip to wear, which I can't say helped at all as I can't stand for long and it's impossible to sit down in as its as tight as a corset! They don't provide the support belts, I was told a website to buy one from at £35! I can't afford that as pathetic as it sounds, literally even penny is accounted for lately.

I do the usual, hot water bottle on lower back, surround myself with pillows and have one inbetween my legs. When I go out in the car I have a plastic bag on the seat so I can swivel easy and get my legs in and out. But I literally spend all my time in the house. The other day I drove to a retail park and went in 1 shop to buy a storage tub (I must have walked a maximum of like 50 footsteps), came home and that night I couldn't even get up off my bed or walk. I just dropped to me knees in pain so now I try and do as little as possible cause I know the consequences

I really hope she takes you seriously and does something for you, even a week early would be something when it's this painful. When do you next see her?

 

[Ecologirl]

I see her Thurs this week. I've told her about everything before, tried to explain the gravity of it (my main problem is varicose veins internally and through my private parts). Now there's more to add to the mix as had to see a GP last week for ear infection which has me collapsing with vertigo which is really scary. I suppose though its something that can be fixed (on anti biotics and Stemitol), but the pelvic congestion and the hip pain is just going to get worse. It's hard to explain it to them when it's not necessarily visually that apparent.

It sucks they won't lend the support belt to you. I can't get one to borrow either, but my cousin is my physio so she's trying to get me one at cost price. I know another pregnant lady and her physio lent her one so she never had to fork out for it. Is it worth looking into any community health centres that might lend out things like that? My cousin let me try one for a day and I noticed a difference the day after, then it went back. I really think they're worth it if you can get your hands on one. Those other things are awful. Reminds me of Patsy from Ab Fab in the last Olympics episode (don't know if you're a fan). They couldn't be comfortable though and probably don't work as well. Actually just had a thought... What about eBay? Could be worth a look. Anyway don't feel guilty for taking codeine. If you need it you need it and baby will be fine. You need to look after yourself too especially when it's affecting your emotional state. When do you see your Dr or MW next? xx

 

[wookie3]

My friend who had her baby in August said she will lend me her belt and see her next week so that's worth a shot.

What do varicose veins feel like? My Mum had those in all her pregnancies and I fear I might get them :/ God you are having a crap time, I really do feel for you.

I see the hospital consultant on Monday as I have a growth scan, and also to see the consultant as I am off my meds for Bipolar so they check on me for that, and then midwife the week after that. To be fair my midwife isn't that great, she just says that it's all normal and part of being pregnant as I had these pains since about 28 weeks and told her and she made me feel like I was making a fuss and now here I am at 34 weeks in severe pain as she just poo-pooed and dismissed what I said. Anyway....

Yeah I do like Ab Fab but I never saw the Olympic episode!

 

[Ecologirl]

Oh good, at least there might be a tiny bit of relief in sight for you borrowing the belt. Even if it takes the edge off.

My varicose veins ache and drag. They start really high up in my thigh, so in groin mainly and my vulva (this is TMI sorry) is 3-4 times the size it normally is. They go up inside me too and are around uterus. i freaked earlier on in this pregnancy thinking I was having some kind of prolapse, but no just veins apparently. I compare myself to a baboon at the moment, lol. Dr has said all I can do is horizontal rest to relieve pain, but pretty impossible at best of times let alone having 2 other kids to run around after. I had these tiny coils put in after last pregnancy to keep valves in veins open, but I knew it didn't work as suffered most months when I got my period. I'll be inquiring about hysterectomy after this. Seems to be the only way to get rid of it for good.

I hope you have better luck this week with consultant. I didn't have much luck with my MW either in the UK before we moved. I think resources are so stretched, but it's no excuse. She should be paying extra attention to you, especially when you have a pre existing mental health issue. Let me know how you go, xx

 

[anita665]

I feel your pain. This is my third pregnancy and SPD has gradually got worse with each one. I've seen the physio twice already but I just can't be bothered to go back again.

It's getting silly though. I have two children to run around after and sometimes I just cannot walk. My legs just give way and there have been several occasions where I have fallen over because of it.

The belt does help to some extent. You can only wear it while standing but if you wear it while doing your housework it does make a difference to how much pain you're in later in the day.

Another good thing is sitting with your pelvis slightly higher than your knees and with your back straight. Having your pelvis tilted backwards makes it worse.

Other than that the only other thing I find which is any good is turing over lots in the night so that pressure is never on one side for too long.

 

[2016]

At my hospital at least they don't induce for SPD. Last pregnancy I was on crutches from 28 weeks and mostly bed-bound from 32 weeks. I had to see the physio 1-2 times per week and take regular painkillers. They said induction was more risky than just letting me carry on. I was so upset at the time but glad they didn't do it now.

If I were you I would go back to the physio for more treatment if you can. Mine gave me exercises to do and I am doing so much better this pregnancy because I religiously do them twice a day. Didnt think they would help but they do!
Also, take those pain meds regularly! Don't feel guilty - the pain, stress and potential early induction is FAR worse than the meds. Take 2 Paracetemol 4 times a day. It has a cumulative effect. So many people says it does nothing but if you keep taking them regularly it is very powerful pain relief! You may need to take some codeine at first until the paracetamol kicks in proper.

My other lifesaver is 1/2-1 cup Epsom salts dissolved in a warm bath. I usually had a few drops if lavender oil too. I can be literally hobbling to the bath and, after a 20 minute soak, I feel like a new woman!
You can buy it quite cheaply OTC but even cheaper off eBay.

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[Gumpyttc5]

i know im not preg yet but i have suffered with spd during my 4th pregnancy and totally feel your pain. mine started at 20 weeks along with severe sciatica caused by a herniated disc. i was a single mum with 3 other young children and no family support so had to manage on my own. the walk to school was absolute agony and a 10 minute walk took over an hour it was that bad. im in wales and was never even offered physio or any kind of pain relief. turning in bed was an ordeal in itself but my toilet was downstairs so u can imagine how painful its was.
i told the midwife repeatedly how bad it was but they would not induce me.

i ended up getting induced at 38 weeks due to other problems instead. but i was so relieved.

i will say though hun as bad as it was at the time as soon as she was born it completely went. it was instant. probably due to her weight she was 10lb 5 2 weeks early lol.

i think the medical profession just want us to suffer.

i think i need to stop talking now im putting myself off baby 5 lol.

good luck hun i feel your pain xxxx