Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD)

How is SPD treated?

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audgie04 - 685 days ago.
I have a feeling that I am suffering from SPD. I am 28 weeks pregnant and I am getting pains in my pelvic area along w/ my groin and inner thighs. the pain is so bad that it makes it hard to even walk around let alone get up sleep or take care of my other two children. work has become unbearable. I am afraid of bringing it up to my doctor for fear that he will just write it off and tell me its normal pregnancy pains. Anyone have any ideas?

claireabell - 699 days ago.
Hi theresaangel, yeah i have two support belts the pysio gave me the normal type and one called a fembrace which is a complicated thing to put on, i am seeing a pysiotherapist at the moment but it just seems that no one can do anything untill my baby is born which is disheartening, thank you for your comment though i post on these forums and no one ever seems interested lol

theresaangel - 699 days ago.
Claireabell--Maybe physical therapy and/or a support belt? I have heard some say that they go to the chiropractor and it helps.

claireabell - 700 days ago.
Hey ladies, i have just stumbled accross this forum and im glad i did!, i was told i have SPD and PGP when i was 18wks im now 25wks and im going insane, my pain has gotten worse it seems with each day that passes. i was seen by the doctor at 20wks because i wasn't able to stand without severe pain the doctor gave dyhidracodine which has helped but i cant stop worrying about the baby becoming addicted to them. now the pain is still bad even when i take the painkillers, i cant walk far i have to use crutches and a wheelchair for longer journeys and im now housebound, my partner has lost his job because i cant get up and down stairs and i live in a house thats on all different levels. I dont know what to do anymore im scared to see the doctor because they mentioned last time early delivery and i really dont want that yet!! what do you ladies think?

theresaangel - 700 days ago.
FINALLY got my doc to hear me out. She sent me to a physical therapist who tried to adjust my pelvis (It has shifted back toward my spine). I felt better for about a day and then the pain came back. She gave me a sacroiliac belt, but that seems to make it worse. Any advice?

soon2bmamanof2 - 705 days ago.
Just a quick update... I was induced at 38 weeks because of the SDP/DSP. They gave me an epidural with a generous dose of medication because of the pain I was already in. It was the best thing I ever did. The delivery was virtually pain free and three days later, I'm up and walking with minimal pain. I'm feeling the best I've felt in 9 months. I had the best sleep last night, I was actually able to move around in bed without crying. I will continue with physiotherapy until I'm completely healed, which they figure it'll take about 6 months. But ladies, there is hope and I'm living proof of it. Hang in there!

soon2bmamanof2 - 721 days ago.
I thought I would let all you ladies know that without even knowing it, you helped me a great deal. I suffer from SPD for the second time around. I had it with my first pregnancy but not nearly as bad as this one. I took some of your suggestions and took the matter in my own hands... Here's my story. Like a lot of you, it started when I was 10 weeks pregnant and has been getting worse ever since. All my midwife could tell me is... go to physiotherapy. Luckily, I found a good physitherapist in my area that specialises in pregnancy. Although, there isn't much she could do for me other than try to manage my pain. She has been suggesting that I transfer care to a obgyn for a while now. I was in the care of midwives for most of my pregnancy (I'm 36.5 weeks now). During the entire time, they kept ignoring me and telling me it was normal pregnancy pain and that there's nothing they could do for me. I've been requesting to see a doctor for the past two months and they refused. My husband took the matters in his own hands and called all the obgyn in our area until we found one that was knowledgeable in this condition. I saw him on Monday. He figures that my syphysis pubis is separated already and that not only do I suffer from SPD but from Diastasis Pubic Symphysis (DPS). He gave me some Tylenol 3 for pain and is inducing me in 1.5 weeks. He said that an epridual is not an option for me since my body can't take the pain of labor on top of the SPD/DPS pain. He will be inducting and giving me the epidural as soon as I start feeling contractions. Moral of my story is... THERE IS HOPE! Don't let any doctor and/or midwives tell you that it's normal and that there's nothing they can do. I refused to believe that there's nothing nobody can do and finally found someone that will help. Good luck!

dawn2374 - 721 days ago.
I feel ok when I am sitting with my feet up but as soon as I move, especially my left leg...OUCH! I feel as though I have been kicked between the legs and on my inner left thigh. From what I have read that is part of SPD, I have yet to be to the dr's about it. And when I go to stand up from sitting, there is no pain in my feet, it all radiates to my inner thigh...ugh!

xamesx - 722 days ago.
i found out right at the end of my last pregnacy that i was suffering from spd, as i am on my 5th pregnancy i have started suffering now i am 27 weeks today and in absolute agony i have been fitted with the brace to try and ease th pain but to no avail. the pain killers i have been given are knocking me out so i cant take them as i have other children to look after, my youngest child has just turned one at the beginning of the month. my other half doest seem to understand how im feeling , i have never suffered with depression during or after pregnancy and i feel im slipping into it now. to top it off i also suffer with a prolaspsed bladder. i feel for every one who is suffering right now!

sarahs6th - 723 days ago.
Well hello again SPD!!! Im 22+4 days today and had to go to the GP she said it is propably SPD returning I last had it with pregnancy number 4 really bad had physio and crutches that time, this time its different its not on the pubic bone but in my lower back in the sacro illiac joints and into one of my butt cheeks which is extremely painful! anyone else have it where i do?

dawn2374 - 723 days ago.
If my doctor tells me its because I'm out of shape, I will kick him, haha This pain is ridiculous and frustrating!

Neris82 - 723 days ago.
I've been in so much pain I can no longer lay in bed I have to sleep in my chair and DH has to help me get up. It's painful to lift my legs at all so I found shuffling helps. My Dr stands by the fact it's because I'm out of shape. I'd like to kick him in the berries and say oh it only hurts because you are out of shape lol

dawn2374 - 723 days ago.
For the last couple of weeks I have had pain that has been described with SPD. My dr appt is for another couple of weeks (I'll be 25 weeks tomorrow) and in so much pain! I don't see how the illustrated stretches would help but gonna give them a try, even though I would like a shot of morphine (LOL....kidding)

Neris82 - 729 days ago.
I mentioned it to my Dr weeks ago about the pain and he told me it's because I'm obese and out of shape. So that told me he wont be helping me in any way shape or form.

kelly.m - 729 days ago.
theresaangle......I havnt even bothered mentionint it this time, there isnt really anything they can do anyway. Last time, as it was my first and i was still working I just paid to go privately to an osteopath. They are the only people that can really help and your doctor wont send you anyway, so just ignore the fact that they dont listen to you. Good luck, I know it hurts like hell and sorry to say but if you get it once you will probably get it with each pregnancy and it tends to get worse aswell, i am in total agony this time and not working so cant afford the luxury of the osteopath. Again, good luck xx

theresaangel - 729 days ago.
I am at a loss. Everything I read points toward SPD but my doctor keeps saying it's round ligament pain or a vericose vein. I just don't buy it. Anyone else have problems getting their doctors to take them seriously?

pamela316 - 737 days ago.
I also had this with my first pregnancy and am now a few days shy of 16 weeks and its back with a vengeance! I described it as feeling like I had been kicked in the crotch, had horrible pain when dressing, getting in and out of cars and even just walking. It started about the same time, maybe 18 weeks in my first pregnancy and nothing helped..some days were good, some were bad. Today we went out to breakfast and as we we leaving I felt very sharp pains and literally had to waddle out to the car. I got home and wanted to clean but was so uncomfortable standing. I just dealt with it the first time but with a 30lb 14 month old who constantly wants to be picked up I need to find some relief. Does anyone know if its dangerous to be carrying my son around? The pain got way worse after carrying him out of the restaurant. I dont want to be putting my unborn baby at risk

BabyCarl - 738 days ago.
I know some of you guys don't want to do the stretches and it seems unbearable but I promise it's worth it. I am 31 weeks, I received this diagnosis back when I was 28 weeks. It got to the point when I got home from work I was in tears. Unfortunately I have to keep working as long as I can, so the stretches make it bearable. And it will even help when it comes time to deliver. Just another joy of pregnancy! :)

sianlouise - 740 days ago.
I suffered with spd in my first pregnancy,it started about 24 weeks, it got so bad I was hospitalised from 30 weeks and then got induced at 38 weeks because I couldnt take the pain any longer. My 2nd pregnancy resulted in m/c so didnt notice it and now im 15 weeks and already seeing a physio : ( I hope its not as bad this time around....

Emsx - 779 days ago.
Hi ladies, I am so relieved to be re-assured that I am not the only one to find the stretching, crippling. I experienced pain in my left leg from about 10 weeks and thought is was sciatica. This was confirmed by my doctor but within a month I couldn't turn over in my bed or lift myself off the sofa as the pain had moved to my groin area. I spent many nights crying as I was in a lot of pain and felt so helpless and incapable of turning over by myself. I knew this was more then a nerve in my leg. I had to battle with doctors and Triage doctors to test me further for SPD. They eventually diagnosed me with SPD last week and signed me off work for 2 weeks to rest, like 2 weeks is enough!!! To add to the unfair treatment they reckon it will take 13-16 weeks for the NHS to give me an appointment for physio. What am I paying my N.I. for!!!!! I have complained and hopefully they will push for me to be seen urgently. I know I am ranting on but I want some treatment to ease the discomfort, is this unfair ladies??? I am happy that my baby boy is growing so well, his going to be worth it. x

luckypenny - 784 days ago.
Stretches? Really? Are they nuts?!?!? LOL This is my 2nd baby and the kids will be a lil less that 12 mo apart. I swear i think I'm being a sissy until I come on here. Like maybe I have a low pain tolerance or something. No this stuff HURTS! And I notice that the later in the day it is the worse the pain is. I have about 80 more days til lil man gets here....and I'm not on bedrest with this pg....so I have to teach up until I have my csection. Yikes. But it is so worth it once you hold that lil miracle.

babyluv04 - 800 days ago.
Funny I just diagnosed myself...I have been suffering with severe vaginal and groin pain since 33 weeks ( I will be offically 37 weeks this tues) and even my midwife whom I actually have complete confidence in really doesn't seem to know my answer. I do now and I am grateful. I can not even get dressed without being in tears, I can not walk for a long period of time because not only do my hips hurt but I have incredible vaginal pain, right on the sides, kinda feels like baby is going to fall right out. I am just so grateful, regretfully I will have to probably suffer a couple more weeks.

nicoal4 - 800 days ago.
Omg I am so excited to find this I am in so much pain the Doctor kinda mentioned this is what I have and i googled it last night I am so happy to hear its not all in my head. I worked up till 2 days before I have my 3rd daughter and this one i can bearly get out of bed I didn't understand I can't lean over and pick things up off the ground I can't pick my daughters up it hurts alll this time. Its just a relief to have answers Ive seen some women say they had to have the baby early is that true what am I looking at for the future and with this pregnancy????????`

ladybird13 - 806 days ago.
I'm fed up already. The doctor has signed me off work cos of Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction-ligaments have softened in my pelvis causing a lot of pain. Didn't have any problems at all while pregnant with my daughter & son...I'm being punished this time round tho!!

pantone - 813 days ago.
I had to laugh at the suggested stretching for SPD-I can't even think about stretching without pain. I had SEVERE spd with my last pregnancy, starting at week 16 and I have it again, starting at week 11 with my current pregnancy. I hurt so much that it hurts to pee. I am only 15 weeks right now, I am so scared of the next 6 months. My OBGYN will give me another c- section up to 4 weeks early if I get as bad as I did last time. The narcotics I tried last time just made me vomit, and that pulling made the pain worse so I ended up just taking 4mg of Ativan a day. I cried all day and night and was sweating all the time from the distress. There were times I couldn't move- frozen in pain and I remember thinking 'I would rather die than live with this.' Chiropractic treatments helped a bit, which I am thankful for. I am so scared that I hurt so much already. I am a nurse in emergency and the nurses on the mat. ward still refer back to my case. The good news- my pain decreased significantly once the baby was out, but I had to be careful- couldn't run, no jarring motions for a year, or else I had pain. It just took time.