SPD/PGP Support thread

[MrsGlitz]

Oh and I need to pluck up the courage to call work and tell them I definately won't be back until after ML!

 

[zoedwarf]

Hi Girls, I am so glad to see this support page, I posted a thread on the second Trimester but you girls may be able to tell me if you have had an experience like this

Last night I went to bed as normal and fell asleep, I suddenly woke up as I turned onto my left hip and had this awful and really intense pain, it was constand for about a couple of minutes, then it faded and cam back a few minutes later. The pain spread across my pelvis, groin, down my leg to my knee and a little up my back, also into my bottom and I also needed the loo it was that intense!!!

Once it stopped the second wave of pain I was fine again, but my pelvis is sore today. Has any one else had this type of pain? I am awaiting a call from my midwife so I can get reassurance from her but it was so so so intense I could have cried I nearly called the out of hours doctor. X

 

[MrsGlitz]

Welcome!

That sounds exactly like the pains I get during the night too.

Has it only just started?

 

[zoedwarf]

Yeah its only just started ;-( I first got the pains Saturday night and then last night really worried me. My midwife said I had PGP 2 weeks ago and I am waiting for my physio to come through, but it was just so scary being the first time it happened. In my head I automatically thought it was that as it felt like the PGP I get in the day but 10 times worst!! Do you get it often MrsGlitz? Does it worry you?x

 

[Tudor Rose]

Oh and I need to pluck up the courage to call work and tell them I definately won't be back until after ML!

good luck!

my ladybits feel like its very heavy and very uncomfortable inside like baby is going to fall out, does anyone else get this?

 

[sambam]

Hey - i just posted on 3rd tri, i think i have SPD.
Im having the same as you tudor rose! It feels like a weird pressure down below ! its hard to describe.

Ive also been having sleepness nights and im experiencing groin pain & lower back pain, which is worse when standing up, walking up stairs, carrying my daughter etc. I have been booked in for physio in 2 weeks time by my miwdife who thinks it sounds like SPD. Can anyone tell me what will happen at physio ? and does this sound like SPD? xx

 

[Emx]

Sambam - I answered your thread on third tri and pointed you this way as it does sound as if you have SPD unfortunately..

Experiences at physio seem to differ slightly between hospitals from what I have read on here - when I went, the physio basically discussed SPD in some detail and showed me what it was all about using a plastic model of a pelvis! She gave me some stuff to read, tips on how to move, best positions for labour etc.. She checked my pelvis and hips to check the position and stability... we discussed actual physio (manipulation) which she said she cant really do because I am pregnant although I will be 'on the books' with her for 3 months after pregnancy so can go back then and have some if I need it. She also provided me with a large tubi grip to put around my hips while at home and a support belt to wear when I am out and about and need extra support..

I am sure the other ladies on here can offer some of their experiences too xx

 

[livin]

Welcome to the thread Sambam and zoe, hope you find it a good support.

I've been seeing physio since 11 weeks, been given pelvic floor exercises, help with positions ie keeping legs closed getting in/out car and bed etc..., also got the tubigrip, support belt and crutches. Some people find physio helpful, others don't, so take from it what you can. Hope it doesn't get too bad for you.

Tudor Rose, I get that heavy pressure feeling, but at same time as that feeling I also get the excruciating pain in the pubic triangle, I just thought baby was lying differently on the occasions I've had it.

 

[MrsGlitz]

Oh my goodness I am in agony this morning! I cried as soon as I woke up, DH ran me a bath and helped me in but it was painful, as was getting out. I have the heavy pressure pain this morning, hips feel locked. I have my mw appointment later and think I am going to have to take my dihydrocodeine before I leave. I imagine it's my own fault for not using my crutches yesterday when I had to go in for monitoring, it slipped my mind the distance we had to walk from the bus stop!

I managed to get some decent sleep last night, perhaps that's part of the problem today?* I didn't get to sleep until 2am ish but slept through until 9.30am. I woke up in the same position I fell asleep in, on my left hand side and it's the left hip which feels considerably worse.

My physio experience was a simple appointment being issued tubigrip, support belt and crutches and being told how to sleep and move. I wasn't offered any manipulation or given exercises. She does want to see me around 35 weeks to discuss labouring positions should it not get better.

Why is it a few days of feeling actually quite OK then you can be knocked right back to square one?!

 

[Janiepops]

Hey girls, I've posted this in 3rd tri, didn't know this thread was here!!!!

Well I've been seeing the physio every 4 weeks as I had been suffering with back pain and carpal tunnel, to which I'd been given exercises etc etc, but now I know it has developed into SPD, I had it last time albeit not too bad. The weekend and yesterday were a nightmare, really suffered towards the ends of the days and the pain is getting steadily worse, but I thought I would wait til my appointment today instead of bothering her beforehand.

So I turn up for my *ahem* half hour appointment at 1, after sitting on the bus for half an hour in pain, hobbled into the room so she could see how sore and stiff I am. She bascially sat me down, asked how the back pain and carpal tunnel are, to which I replied both fine coz they are now, and proceeded to explain about the hip and joint pain. She got me on the bed and moved my legs once each, told me to dress, and then said Ok, it's SPD, I gave you leaflets about this the first time I saw you, do you need crutches? Well I dunno, you tell me!!!! I've been using a support belt and she asked if this had helped, which it doesnt, and all she said was oh dear.....well I'll order you crutches and they'll be here when you need them.

THAT WAS IT! Left the building at 1.10.

Luckily I've done all my own research into it and I know what to do and what to avoid, but I feel like I'm not getting any support elsewhere, and it's basically one of those things I have to put up with. I know they have specialist physios up at the Maternity hospital - should I see the GP and ask for a referral?

Thanks girls xx

 

[emski803]

How is everyone coping with work? I have been off for 4 weeks now and due back tomorrow as they have arranged a reception job for me... Im a little worried that sitting for the biggest part of the day is going to cause me more problems...

 

[Tudor Rose]

im on my feet most of the timein work, but today i was on a course and was sat down for 2 hours and my hip was in agony after, as long as you stretch your legs evry 30mins or so you may be ok.

 

[livin]

Janie pops, what hospital you delivering at. Mine is the southern general, I just called the switchboard and asked to be transferred to the ante natal physios and referred myself, didn't need to go through my docs or practice midwife. That way you get the appointment quickly.

Mrs Glitz, sorry your in so much pain, I hate that feeling where things are settled for a day or so and then it whacks you from nowhere. Take it easy hun.

Emski, not sure how you will manage but I hope you have a good day, will fill the boredom if nothing else.

 

[Lost_Plot]

I got my physio appointment now woo it's 2nd of March

 

[Janiepops]

Janie pops, what hospital you delivering at. Mine is the southern general, I just called the switchboard and asked to be transferred to the ante natal physios and referred myself, didn't need to go through my docs or practice midwife. That way you get the appointment quickly.

Mrs Glitz, sorry your in so much pain, I hate that feeling where things are settled for a day or so and then it whacks you from nowhere. Take it easy hun.

Emski, not sure how you will manage but I hope you have a good day, will fill the boredom if nothing else.

Ohhhhh never thought of this! I'm at Wishaw but I'm sure it'll be pretty much the same thing, i'll give them a bell and see what they say Thanks!

 

[MrsGlitz]

Are any of you trying for a vaginal birth? I had a mw appointment today and she confirmed that as I can't get in and out of the bath myself, I won't be able to have a water birth. She suggested a c-section and said I need to decide by my next appointment in 3 weeks. If I want a planned c-section, she will refer me to the consultant after my next appointment. However I can attempted a vaginal birth if I want but given I can't comfortably open my legs too far, I don't know if I should attempt a vaginal delivery? At the same time, obviously it takes a lot longer to recover from a section than a vaginal birth.

I don't know what to do and the mw basically told me to do my own research as she was running late so didn't really have the time to discuss options with me.

 

[Tudor Rose]

Are any of you trying for a vaginal birth? I had a mw appointment today and she confirmed that as I can't get in and out of the bath myself, I won't be able to have a water birth. She suggested a c-section and said I need to decide by my next appointment in 3 weeks. If I want a planned c-section, she will refer me to the consultant after my next appointment. However I can attempted a vaginal birth if I want but given I can't comfortably open my legs too far, I don't know if I should attempt a vaginal delivery? At the same time, obviously it takes a lot longer to recover from a section than a vaginal birth.

I don't know what to do and the mw basically told me to do my own research as she was running late so didn't really have the time to discuss options with me.

i was wondering about this before, if it will be too much for me would they give me a c-section, right now im sat on a heated bean bag and my down below is causing me agony.

 

[Lost_Plot]

MrsGlitz it seems really unfair that she's told you to make a decision and has given you no info. Is she not the medical professional? How are you supposed to know what's best?

I've had a quick google myself seems a lot of women are as confused as you as to what the right thing to do is. Not much help I know.

I don't know if this is any use but I've found this website

https://www.pelvicpartnership.org.uk/pregnancy-and-birth-with-pgp/how-will-i-get-my-baby-out.html

It seems to suggest SPD is the same as PGP anyway I hope you get some decent advice to put your mind at rest.

 

[MrsGlitz]

Tudor Rose - your mw will start discussing birth options around 31 weeks. Unfortunately my mw was pretty useless as she was rubbing so late.

Thanks for that link Lost Plot, I will take a look. I am thinking of booking in with my mw next week purely to find out her opinion etc. I can't believe she ran out of time and so late, I was her third appointment!

 

[lynnikins]

I am still aiming for my waterbirth, hey its not like they are going to haul me out of the pool by my hair or anything,
you could try kneeling on the bed for the pushing stage or lying on your side ( they can do all internal exams this way too ) with your OH or a MW supporting your leg

as i said on your thread in 3tri then i wouldnt advise an epi because as well as the risk of them pushing your spd more than they should then theres the risk of it slowing labour down and resulting in intervention and a possible emergancy c section anyway,