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Pelvic Pain while laying down
Added: 1198 days ago.
Added by: alysonemam
Section: General.
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When I`m laying down at night and roll over I get a very sharp pain in my abdomen and pelvis. It hurts so bad it wakes me up, and I sleep like a rock, even through this pregnancy. Is this normal? Is anyone else having these same pains and if so what do you do to relieve your pain?

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alysonemam - 1197 days ago Thank you to EVERYONE with your responses!! You've all been such a big help!!

LuckyPenny - 1197 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I thought I might have a urinary tract infection or somthing...but since its last on and off for weeks now I figure its round ligament stretching...I copied this article for ya.... What is round ligament pain? Round ligament pain generally refers to a brief, sharp, stabbing pain or a longer-lasting dull ache that pregnant women commonly feel in the lower abdomen or groin, starting in the second trimester. You may feel round ligament pain as a short jabbing sensation if you suddenly change position, such as when you're getting out of bed or out of a chair or when you cough, roll over in bed, or get out of the bathtub. You may feel it as a dull ache after a particularly active day — when you've been walking a lot or doing some other physical activity. The round ligaments surround your uterus in your pelvis. As your uterus grows during pregnancy, the ligaments stretch and thicken to accommodate and support it. These changes can occasionally cause pain on one or both sides of your abdomen. You may feel the pain starting from deep inside your groin, moving upward and outward on either side to the top of your hips. The pain is internal, but if you were to trace it on your skin, it would follow the bikini line on a very high-cut bathing suit. When should I call my doctor or midwife? The sharp, jabbing type of round ligament pain shouldn't last longer than the few seconds in which you're changing position or getting up. Don't hesitate to call your caregiver any time abdominal aches or pains continue after a short rest or are accompanied by: • Severe pain or cramping, or more than four contractions in an hour (even if they don't hurt) • Low back pain, especially if you didn't previously have back pain, or an increase in pressure in the pelvic area (a feeling that your baby is pushing down) • Bleeding, spotting, or a change in the type or amount of vaginal discharge • Fever, chills, faintness, or nausea and vomiting • Pain or burning when you urinate What can I do to relieve the discomfort? If you've been reassured by your practitioner that what you're feeling is round ligament pain, sit down and try to relax when the pain strikes. Resting comfortably should alleviate your symptoms. You can also try flexing your knees toward your abdomen to get some relief or lying on your side with a pillow under your belly for support and another one between your legs. A warm bath may help, too. If you find that you're more prone to round ligament pain when you're particularly active, cut back to see if that helps. Then, if you feel fine, you can gradually increase your activity until you find the level of exertion that's comfortable for you.

kt08dec88 - 1198 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) I get this too...and have talked to my doc about it and she just says its normal...and i kno its not... i also have tender pelvis bones...not to the touch but when im moving one leg away from the other or squeezing them together...it all started witht he sharp pain in the lower abdomin tho like i ripped somehting inside apart.... now its worse... Im gunna have to bring it up next visit again just to make sure.

Bienks - 1198 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Hi I also had this problem while prganant and sorry to say that nothing helped for me, other than this pain my boy was high up and kicking my ribs blue, the only solution I found for both problems was sleeping more upright on the couch I slept on the couch for 3 weeks from week 34 till baby was born at 37 weeks, sorry I can't give you more info.

jessicadarling - 1198 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) Google spd. I heard about it while pregnant because my pain seemed more than should be normal. Here is the link I found most useful http://www.plus-size-pregnancy.org/pubicpain.htm

aulrobbri - 1198 days ago Rating: 0 (0 votes) sounds like ligament stretching. Pottasium and magnesium may help. I am sorry as I know this really can hurt