I am 24 weeks pregnant and for the last two months I have had really bad pelvic pain/pressure. Now it is so bad it hurts to walk, whatsup?

Severe pelvic pain at 24 weeks' gestation can be due to SPD or symphysis pubis dysfunction. Symphysis pubis dysfunction - It occurs around the first trimester (first three months) onwards. It is caused by some loosening of the pubic symphysis (joint in front pelvis) during gestation.

Signs are usually pain and/or pressure sensation in the pubic area, discomfort while walking, pains in lower-half of the body, feeling of clicking sensation in hip joint while walking and backache. Walking almost becomes very, very painful in this condition. The pelvis stretches to adapt more so as to prepare more room for the baby.In doing so, sometimes it overstretches and thus can cause pain/pressure-like symptoms.

The hormone that is released is called as 'relaxin' helps loosening and stretching of the pelvis. Misalignment of the pelvis and/or lower back with oversensitivity to this hormone can cause such symptoms. When it is established that the pain or pressure in the pelvis is due to SPD, then your gynecologist might prescribe you some pain relief (pregnancy safe drugs only).

He can also refer you to a physiotherapist. You can however do the following to reduce the suffering (take advice of your doctor).1. Place a pillow between the legs while resting.

2. Easy one step at a time.3. Keep legs together while sitting or lying down.4.

Wear Tubigrip for pelvic support.5. Pelvic floor exercises (with your doctor's advice) 6.Do some meditation. Just sit with your eyes closed and do not specifically think of anything.

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Odds are the baby is growing into your pelvis. As he/she grows, your uterus (womb) and the baby's "sac" will put pressure on your lower back, especially if he is growing into it. Second pregnancies are most often always different from first, and subsequently, each additional one is as well, and your body has changed between them.In my case, each pregnancy grew more and more into my tailbone area putting pressure on my sciatic nerve to the point where I could not walk and required physical therapy.

There are exercises your doctor can recommend to help alleviate the pressure and often once the baby moves again, you might get some relief. Be careful how much Tylenol you take, too much cannot be good, and have a wonderful rest of your pregnancy!

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