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Q: Sciatica.
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Eyes Wide Shut
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Anyways, I had a good outlook on this pregnancy, that I wouldn't get it. with all the confusion of how far along I was, it was hard to even think about something else.
For the past 3 days, when I take a step with my left foot, I feel that horrible intense twinge of pain that Sciatica causes. It hasn't been steady, just every now and then. Depending on how I step.
Well, I just emptied the clothes from the washer to the dryer, and
!!!!! I took a step, with my right foot planted on the ground and BAM! The pain was insane!
I was hoping I would only get a couple twinges here and there...but it's getting progressively worse with each step I take.
THe only thing I can do is knee to chest excercises. Which doesn't do ANYTHING for the pain!
Sarah
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musikmaker
Extremely eHealthy
I am so sorry. I will be sending you lots of wishes that it goes away 
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tigresacanela24
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Eyes Wide Shut
Especially eHealthy
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everyday_struggle
Experienced User
| babymajic0506 wrote: |
| Oh God! It was HORRIBLE!! I mean, I would literally shriek in pain! And I have a HUGE pain tolerance!
SUCKS!!! ANd it sucks that I can't take anything for the pain!!! It's a nerve pain, so it's not like a tylenol would help! Sarah |
i can relate to it, i have the same problem and i just cant get rid of it. I just try and do a lot of stretching and lift my legs when i sleep to keep and them on something. It really affects my workout, im taking fish oil capsules to help keep down the inflammation, but nothing for the pain.
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Bridget
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Eyes Wide Shut
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AyaMiyaki
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I'm so sorry, Sarah 
I had a condition that doesn't compare to sciatica, but it still was bad enough for my doctor to take me off work 8 weeks early. And that was only my hip! I can't imagine the pain you must be in!
This is probably a stupid question, but would a heating pad help at all?
I had a condition that doesn't compare to sciatica, but it still was bad enough for my doctor to take me off work 8 weeks early. And that was only my hip! I can't imagine the pain you must be in!
This is probably a stupid question, but would a heating pad help at all?
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sandyallen
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rosejackson
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Eyes Wide Shut
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young Girl
Especially eHealthy
hi sarah i have a question for you that you may be able to help me with
ive been haveing HORRIBLE lower and mid back pain that shoots dthroughout my back and then into my legs. i get "charlie horses" or bad leg cramos at night time as well. i go in for an appt on the 29th
do you think it could be sciatica?
ive been haveing HORRIBLE lower and mid back pain that shoots dthroughout my back and then into my legs. i get "charlie horses" or bad leg cramos at night time as well. i go in for an appt on the 29th
do you think it could be sciatica?
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Becky
Especially eHealthy
i have awful sciatica. i never hadit during pregnany. i got it a few months ago i don't know what triggered it but it is such a horrible pain. i remember my worst episode was the day before i went to a festival with neil. i bent down to do something and was crying in pain.
the doctor gave me strong pain killers but fingers crossed i haven't had a bad episode for a few weeks now.
i don't know what triggered it but it is such a horrible pain. i remember my worst episode was the day before i went to a festival with neil. i bent down to do something and was crying in pain.
the doctor gave me strong pain killers but fingers crossed i haven't had a bad episode for a few weeks now.
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Eyes Wide Shut
Especially eHealthy
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young Girl
Especially eHealthy
| babymajic0506 wrote: |
| The Sciatic nerve is close to your tailbone. If the "shooting" pain originates from that area, then shoots through your leg (mainly the left side), it could very well be Sciatica.
As far as the cramps in your legs, your body is telling you that you need MORE water. Charlie horses are the MAIN sign of dehydration in pregnancy, besides feeling thirsty. If you feel thirsty, you're already severly dehydrated. There's nothing, medicne wise, that your Dr. can do for the Sciatic pain. As it's a nerve, and you can't take nerve medications during pregnancy. My Dr recommended knee to chest stretches, and a "wet/moist" heating pad, but only for 15 min intervals. Hope I helped a lil! Sarah |
ok well i think thats what i may have. i drink atleast 3 bottles of water a day and lots of lemonade but i guess i should drink some more?
and then i get the numb feeling in my wrist and ankles and fingers too sometimes
but yes my left leg is the worst expecially at night
and then my back strain is literally prevening me fomr even getting out of bed sometimes
grr thanks sarah
and i hope you feel better
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Eyes Wide Shut
Especially eHealthy
I had the numbness with my 1st pregnancy, too. It's due to swelling. Although you can't see it, you're limbs swell slightly and it causes you to get "pins and needles" when you normally wouldn't.
As far as the water, 3 bottles isn't enough. If you weren't pregnant, I'd say it was. But when you're pregnant, especially in the summer, you need a lot more.
Be careful with the lemonade, the acidity can cause a uti.
I find that Crystal light is the best water substitute! They have all kinds of flavors. It's 2 table spoons to 2 quarts of water. No sugar, no calories. (they have lemonade flavor too!
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I live off it! I also get the packets that you put into the water bottle. It just makes drinking water easier!! lol!
Sarah
Sarah
As far as the water, 3 bottles isn't enough. If you weren't pregnant, I'd say it was. But when you're pregnant, especially in the summer, you need a lot more.
Be careful with the lemonade, the acidity can cause a uti.
I find that Crystal light is the best water substitute! They have all kinds of flavors. It's 2 table spoons to 2 quarts of water. No sugar, no calories. (they have lemonade flavor too!
)
I live off it! I also get the packets that you put into the water bottle. It just makes drinking water easier!! lol!
Sarah
Sarah
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stacybaby
Experienced User
mine has never went
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tinkinpink84
Especially eHealthy
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young Girl
Especially eHealthy
| babymajic0506 wrote: |
| I had the numbness with my 1st pregnancy, too. It's due to swelling. Although you can't see it, you're limbs swell slightly and it causes you to get "pins and needles" when you normally wouldn't.
As far as the water, 3 bottles isn't enough. If you weren't pregnant, I'd say it was. But when you're pregnant, especially in the summer, you need a lot more. Be careful with the lemonade, the acidity can cause a uti. I find that Crystal light is the best water substitute! They have all kinds of flavors. It's 2 table spoons to 2 quarts of water. No sugar, no calories. (they have lemonade flavor too! )
I live off it! I also get the packets that you put into the water bottle. It just makes drinking water easier!! lol! Sarah Sarah |
ahh ok! thanks sarah! i will drink lots more water!!!! see before i was pregnant i drank about 6 cans of soda a day
ive stopped drinking starbucks,caffeine and sodas since i have been pregnant.
but i will definately start drinking more water!!!!!!
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