Sciatica...

For those of you who had it and still went to work during the day what did you do when it got bad at work? There are times I'll be ok, able to get around without too much pain/discomfort but then I'll move a certain way and literally won't be able to get up from my chair or take another step. It's so frustrating!!

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I had it with my DS and I was commuting into the city. Walking from the LIRR, to the Subway and then to my office would literally make me cry. Once I got to work, it was fine bc I really didn't walk around that much. I have no clue how I even did it!! I stopped commuting at 37 weeks bc it was too difficult.

I'm starting to get it this time around, too. I'm a SAHM now, so if it's really acting up, I just take it easy.

I hope you get some relief soon!

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I sit on a tennis ball and massage th affected area. I always carry around the tennis ball. Tylenol may help'
Feel better
Gloria

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im sorry to say, i couldnt find any relief just move slowly when you do have to get up

but on the bright side...mine only lasted for about 2 weeks (weeks 34 & 35) and then the baby must have shifted and ive been feeling great the past two weeks

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Thanks! I am going to get a tennis ball and then PRAY it only lasts for a short while. I go into the city once a week for work and my office is literally across the street from Penn Station and I wanted to cry by the time I got over here.

Sciatica...

I agree, its just terrible! I've had it on and off since early on. now its happening mostly at night and waking me up. My legs defintely hurt a lot when I walk also. Just trying to stay off my feet. Going to start doing stretches and maybe get back on the elliptical...

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I don't know, I was thinking it might just because it loosens everything up without the impact of walking. I'm thinking really easy, slow movements though.

I have no idea though - It could be the worse idea ever LOL

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Can you put something under your desk to put your foot/leg on? I had sciatica really bad with my first DC, like, had to go to physically therapy bad, and they suggested this would help. I have something under my desk now that stays there, but if I need it, I put my leg up and it stretches that area.

If not, stretch-get up and walk around. You may not want to, but you need to. Try bending side to side very slowly, this will relieve tension.

The way Sciatica was explained to me, is that there is a muscle that runs from your lower back, down through your butt. If that muscle gets inflamed, the muscles around it try to compensate and swell up to make that muscle go down. Unfortunately, what results is that sciatica muscle getting squished and causing pain. So, you have to try to keep it stretched out and not inflamed. Cold compress will also help, not heat. Feel better, I wouldn't wish that pain upon anyone, I got to the point where I had to be on medication and couldn't walk 3 steps.

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I feel ur pain I used to get sciatica pain from water retention during af but this is soooo worse! Gonna research stretches this weekend!

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A nice bubble bath is in order!!! I take them almost 2-3 times a week and they help immensely! I also coach hockey so it gets worse after skating....but I just try not to do the long stride movements.