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should I have gone to doctor sooner?

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tara_jayne28720
tara_jayne28720

Hello I'm 22 and had my second child 9 months ago. After my first child I was getting a really ache hip a few months when by and it died right down now tho nine months on from my second daughter the pain has become so bad I barley go out. Not only that it is also now in my knee and also flares up occasionally in my other knee. I can only lie and sit certain way and sitting a certain way for too long causes it to almost seize up. It can be a bit juddery when I do walk.. basically it effecting us all I can't take my girls out and be a good mummy and when it comes to any fun in the bedroom well that's off the list because I simply cannot get comftable. Please if anyone has any ideas what this could be let me know. I have doctors on Tuesday.questions welcomed thanks in advance. X

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  • Spiderwick
    Spiderwick tara_jayne28720

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    Hi there be sure to ask your gp for xrays and blood tests ask to be tested for arthritis dont be fobbed off with pain killers this really needs investigating it really does. i wish you luck with it keep us posted on your progress.xx
  • luis17129
    luis17129 tara_jayne28720

    Posted

     Hi,

    As the body prepares to push a large baby through a not-so-large space, a specific hormone works to loosen up joints. This hormone can be a godsend, but it can also lead to joint laxity and maybe even permanent damage if postpartum joint health is ignored.

    Weak hips often place unnecessary stress on the knee joint. Maybe that’s the reason you are now experiencing pain even in knees.

    Could you try chiropractor? Or ask for a referral to physical therapy, try to find a therapist experienced with orthopaedic conditions. Please ask your doctor to look into having an x-ray done if it persists.

    Take care.

    Luis.

  • rose43746
    rose43746 tara_jayne28720

    Posted

    This is a common new mom's problem.  When your pregnant, as you know, your body swells up dues to hormonal changes.  In your body there is no empty space so if something is swollen it usually pushes on what is right next to it.  In your case there is a muscle that sits in the buttocks (one on each side)  called the pirirformis muscle.  It is right next to the sciatic nerve as it exits the buttocks and goes down the back of the leg.  This muscle swells and puts pressure on the nerve and causes all kinds of sciatica-type symptoms.  My first suggestion is to get to a physio or chiropractor and get some treatment.  Deep tissue massage work into the buttocks is best but it hurts to have it done.   Secondly you could try some isolated stretches to that piriformis muscle.  While sitting, cross over one let to the other, rest right ankle on top of left knee.  Do this slowly and carefully.  Then try to bend from the waist forward.  You will feel a stretching, pulling feeling in the buttock and lower back area.  It may hurt a little, back off the stretch if it does and hold it at the pain free spot for 15 seconds.  Repeat 3 times and on the other side.  After you've done this stand up and see how it feels.  Also a great time to stretch these muslces would be after a bath or shower.  You may need to do this for 1 week or 2 before you get results as this muscle has been tight and swollen for a long time.  Good Luck!!
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