Intrepid Murmurings

Pain in the...
Anyone have tips for dealing with sciatica? I am pretty sure that is what I have these days, which is causing extreme hobbling and a fair bit of whining. It started Sunday, when what has been usual but tolerable hip pain became quite a bit more. Not the shooting pain all the way down the leg that I've heard about, but definitely a very sore spot in my butt with sharp pain when I move, and the occasional ache down the leg. My OB said it likely will not go away until delivery, though it could get better. Luckily, the pain goes away for the most part if I sit, but I really cannot walk for more than a block or two, and even getting around the house is a pain! So far Tylenol is working to take the edge off (I am staring longingly at the muscle relaxants Lonnie just got for TMJ, however) as is elevating my feet and using a heating pad. But it stinks to be so immobile! I'm already doing physical therapy 2x a week (really its just insurance-covered massage, but I'll take that!) and acupuncture once a week (hoping she can do something for it at my appointment this afternoon). Add to that a doctors appointment yesterday (all is well, measuring on target at 35 weeks, baby sounding strong and active - ha!) and it feels like all I do is travel across the city to various appointments! More updates soon, perhaps some baby room photos...things are starting to come together on that front...