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WNA01
my 2 boys
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lower back pain - what can i do for it?
i dont remember having it with ds.. im 34 weeks today and since last night its been horrible. i used a heating pad (not sure if we can do that) and that helped but as soon as i took it off and got up the pain started again. everywhere i read it says if its back labor its constant and doesnt go away but mine did go away when i layed down in bed. I woke up got up from bed and bam its like i cant walk!
it doesnt help that i have a 16 month old.
besides tylenol is there anything else i can do? can i use a heating pad?
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Posted 2/11/11 8:14 AM  |
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Long Island Weddings
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Re: lower back pain - what can i do for it?
I find exercise helps the most. I hardly, if ever get back pain, and I think it's because I stay active. Walking alone may help a great deal!
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| Posted 2/11/11 8:55 AM |
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WNA01
my 2 boys
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Re: lower back pain - what can i do for it?
thats when its actually worse  it started when i was in target last night. i had to hold on the shopping cart to make it to the register.
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| Posted 2/11/11 9:07 AM |
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miamimerger
Loving my bundle of pure JOY!
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Re: lower back pain - what can i do for it?
Posted by WNA01
thats when its actually worse it started when i was in target last night. i had to hold on the shopping cart to make it to the register.
Ugh, I had this with my hip and back from weeks 30-34. Somedays (moreso with my hip) I wouldn't be able to walk too long without limping My OB said I couldn't really do anything that would help it, but I could try to take Tylenol. Keep your doctor updated (I'm sure you already thought of that though, haha). If it goes to the point where you can't even focus on anything because it's excruciating, let him/her know because--if it's more upper back pain--it might be your gallbladder. Most likely, it's just baby being in an obnoxious position  .
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| Posted 2/11/11 9:11 AM |
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springsandra
Baby girl has a baby brother!
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Re: lower back pain - what can i do for it?
No heat. Just ice. And tylenol.
The day my back was so bad that I broke out the tylenol, I was in labor!
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| Posted 2/11/11 9:12 AM |
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Re: lower back pain - what can i do for it?
I had a bad lower back before getting pregnant and it has recently gotten worse. I have disk problems. I've been going to the gym regularly but I don't do the classes I used to do (pilates, yoga, weight training) which seemed to help before. There's not much you can really do for it, at least from my experience. If you do find something that helps please share!!
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| Posted 2/11/11 9:24 AM |
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BabyFever10
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Re: lower back pain - what can i do for it?
ive been getting weekly adjustments at my chiro and a montly prental massage and it has done wonders for my back
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| Posted 2/11/11 10:20 AM |
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LMFitz
life is good
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Re: lower back pain - what can i do for it?
Heats no good....not for the back issue, and not for your LO. Go with ice.
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| Posted 2/11/11 11:22 AM |
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mommy2b
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Re: lower back pain - what can i do for it?
Our OB recommended using a heating pad for back pain. Its both effective and safe since localized use of a heating pad on your back will not elevate your core body temperature. Hope you feel better.
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| Posted 2/11/11 2:23 PM |
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mrsboss
my little love
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Re: lower back pain - what can i do for it?
I've been using a heating pad everynight before bed for the past 2 mos. Why would it be bad to use? It's on your back and not elevating your temp.
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| Posted 2/11/11 2:29 PM |
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LMFitz
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Re: lower back pain - what can i do for it?
Posted by mommy2b
Our OB recommended using a heating pad for back pain. Its both effective and safe since localized use of a heating pad on your back will not elevate your core body temperature. Hope you feel better.
Maybe it's just my particular back issues (I go to PT 3 times a week right now)......but my therapist and OB both told me to steer clear of heat. Provides temporary relief, but can also cause swelling. Ice reduces swelling.
I really don't recall the specifics of it's affect on LO, but I know it was mentioned. Sorry I can't be more helpful!
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| Posted 2/11/11 5:23 PM |
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LuLu2260
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Re: lower back pain - what can i do for it?
Walking didnt help me.... I have serious issues too... the heating pad helps. Someone told me to ice it. I just got used to it. sorry!
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| Posted 2/11/11 7:17 PM |
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