Symphisis Pubis Dysfunction

Hi
I haven't really got any suggestions except pain relief abs perhaps a referral to the ob & gyn. I had this with my second pregnancy andby 28 weeks couldn't walk more then 100m at a time. So I can sympathise. I did end up having him at 35weeks. I'm not llooking forward to having another as my last had shoulder dystocia and they basic tore my SP apart to get him out. 1 year late and I still have days were is painful to stand on one foot or even walk

Thanks for the replies - it's nice when you know you aren't alone, even though i wouldn't wish this on anyone!

Rahab - Sorry to hear your ongoing issues... did you actually sustain an injury during childbirth? If so you might be covered under ACCs treatment injury? Could be worth checking out...

Mrs Moth - it's very disconcerting to hear that your midwife was dismissive. Mine was slow to react, it took the 2nd appointment for her to get things into motion but when she did she sent through an urgent referral to hospital physio. Finally got to see them yesterday after having to wait almost 4 weeks.

I now have THREE different tummy/pelvic supports. A big long tubey grip that goes from my bra to just under my bum, a wetsuit type thick black belt, and a thin belt for over top - which i think is the same as the one you referred to above. The physio i saw yesterday said that once the pain gets this severe you really need all three. And it's already made a noticeable difference. I think also the way it restricts your movements and forces you to take small steps is a good thing.

I also have crutches which i've been told to use as much as possible for the next 5-10 days until the pain settles down. And then i might just need them occasionally - fingers crossed... what a pain they are!

I've also been given strict instructions not to do any lifting/carrying or standing for long periods without support. I have a stool in the kitchen to perch on for doing dinner prep. I was also told that just a pillow between the knees is not enough, you have to have it all the way to your ankles so that everything is in line. So off to find a tri pillow today.

I have to do 12 x 3 sets of pelvic floor and tummy tuck exercises a day. I didn't realize how crucial the pelvic floor muscle is for this until i saw the model of the bones and muscles yesterday. It's actually quite a large muscle that sits until the bones and is meant to provide alot of support. Now i'm feeling terrible for not having done my exercises sooner!

I hope your OB offers more assistance for you than your midwife. Good luck for your appointment :-)

I get SPD (and it started at 15 weeks this time, so you're not that early) and the only other thing I can think of is heat. I use a wheat bag when it gets painful and have found warm baths really help

Emma 122253 I just reread your post. I can relate about feeling depressed with the pains. I feel like I'm missing out of normal life while I rest my days away until baby comes. Always here and happy to chat.

I have been wearing mine for 4 days now and no improvements. It feels supportive but not fixing or helping with pains at all... I paid for mine directly through smiley belt website.