PGP sufferers

Could it be sciatica? I’ve sciatica and it hurts like heck. I’m to the point where I think I might need crutches during this pregnancy. X

I have the same, it gets worse with walking or if I sit down in the same position for too long. I bought a birthing ball and found that it helps me relieve the pain.

Birthing ball helped, specific pgp exercises on YouTube helps and also taking care to keep a pillow between knees when you sleep, turning both knees at the same time when you turn around

Yoga ball & exercises each night before bed. Pregnancy pillow between legs. Getting in / out of car with legs closed. Changing whilst sitting (try not to stand on one leg). Swimming helps. Paracetamol for really bad days. I have a crutch that I use on bad days too or if we are going for longer walks like to the park. You could try a pregnancy belt but this doesn’t help me ☹️ walking makes mines worse but sitting does too so just trying to move a little and sit a little - so difficult with a toddler 😅 I’m going to see pelvic health physio tomorrow so will see if they suggest anything else. I had it bad with my first one too but forgot how to manage it and don’t think I did tbh!

@Lucinda I've asked for a referral from the GP. Last time the midwives sent me to a thing for PGP and it was essentially a learning session about what it is and a free belt. And the belt does nothing for me either. Thanks for the tips I'll try these x

@Sophia Yeah the belt seems to work for some but not for others. The physio last time told me to sit on a plastic bag in the car to easily swivel in and out without having to open my legs. I also use an Apple Watch to remind me to get up & stand at work every 15 mins. Although, I am still suffering with daily pain & it’s so variable so I’m not finding anything specifically that helps but anything that helps maintain / reduce symptoms slightly is a win at the moment.