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My sciatic nerve has been killing me for the past 2 weeks. I am only 5 weeks today.

Does anyone else have this problem or know what I can do for it?

Re: Ow

There are quite a few women on here that have dealt with the sciatica issues. My sciatica got so bad, the I decided to try PT for a few weeks and it did the trick. I was lucky enough that the sciatica only lasted for about 12 weeks or so---then I guess the baby changed positions and the pain has subsided a bit since about week 29. So, I went to PT for about 8 weeks and that seemed to work very well. Ice, stretching, and more ice work worked well at home for the early months.

Good luck!!! We feel for ya!!

Message edited 1/3/2009 8:31:45 PM.

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I have had it since about 6 weeks. I have had sciatic issues to begin with and I am assuming between the expanding and the weight I have gained that my sciatic is just going to be hurting for the next 7 months.

I know tylenol is supposed to help, but I just kind of grin (or not) and bear it.

Message edited 1/3/2009 8:42:33 PM.

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I am not preggo yet-but this is a huge issue for me. Take a hot bath and get an icy cold patch. Lay down and put a pillow under your knees.

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I had it with my last baby although it started later around 24 weeks. I went to acupuncture and it really helped!

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Yikes--you may want to see a chiropractor, or as someone else suggested, look into physical therapy. Have you had previous back/sciatic issues?

I hope you can find relief, I wouldn't wish 8 months of sciatic pain on anyone

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I had this in the beginning too. I placed a tennis ball on the floor and layed on top of it-letting it roll around on my back-- it helped somewhat!

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Thanks for the advice girls.

I have been using a heating pad just in the area it hurts in, and trying to stretch it out. Hopefully- it will go away on its own, otherwise I will have to take it a step further and get some outside help.