3rd trimester
Pelvic instability?
AnonymousGuest ·
Hi ladies, I have a question.
I suspect I have pelvic instability.
I've been having trouble with my pubic bone and lower back for a while, and the pain radiates to my buttocks.
But for the past few days, it's gotten so bad that I can barely stand up, and walking causes severe pain. Walking is practically impossible now, and I wobble like a disabled penguin. In the morning, the pain is a bit more manageable, but as the day goes on, it gets worse and worse. The pain also spreads to my lower abdomen, causing hard, slightly painful contractions. These painful hard contractions only happen when standing or walking, not when lying down.
Who should I ask about this, or do any of you recognize these symptoms?
I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant.
I suspect I have pelvic instability.
I've been having trouble with my pubic bone and lower back for a while, and the pain radiates to my buttocks.
But for the past few days, it's gotten so bad that I can barely stand up, and walking causes severe pain. Walking is practically impossible now, and I wobble like a disabled penguin. In the morning, the pain is a bit more manageable, but as the day goes on, it gets worse and worse. The pain also spreads to my lower abdomen, causing hard, slightly painful contractions. These painful hard contractions only happen when standing or walking, not when lying down.
Who should I ask about this, or do any of you recognize these symptoms?
I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant.
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Sjeel #2
Sounds like pelvic instability to me, I have a lot of trouble with it myself. Try to lie down more often during the day to get some rest. For me, it sometimes helped to walk with crutches and thus distribute the weight a bit. And an appointment with a pelvic physiotherapist is really recommended. Strength. -
Anonymous Guest #3
Thanks for your reply, Sjeel.
That’s really tough that you’ve experienced this too.
I was indeed already worried it might be pelvic instability—I have all the symptoms they describe online.
Thanks for the tip. It’s really unpleasant, and I still have officially 8 weeks to go, maybe 10 if I’m unlucky… I really hope it settles around 37 weeks. -
Anonymous Guest #4
Making an appointment with a pelvic floor physio is definitely a good idea. I would do that in your case. -
Anonymous Guest #5
And if it gets too much (or becomes too much), they can actually give you an indication so you can go on leave earlier. Because with pregnancy, you always have the right to earlier leave if it's medically necessary. -
Vera Guest #6
I’ve been 20 weeks pregnant and had pelvic instability earlier. Physio has helped a lot.
I bought a fitness ball and do exercises on it regularly, just sitting up in between.
Now at 35 weeks, I have less discomfort. -
Angiie #7
I also had pelvic instability. Besides the exercises from the physio, sleeping with a pillow between my knees really helped me too.
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