Question:
Do you have any ideas about what I can do to relieve sciatic nerve pain? I was just having it on the left side when I tried to roll from one side to the other in bed (this sleeping on my side instead of my stomach is not going too well, so I end up rolling over a lot!) but now it is bothering me at times when I stand or bend over. I am only 19 weeks, so this is worrisome, since I am sure it will be worse before it is better. Any thoughts?

Answer:

Im getting it all the time ( it started at about 17wks, Im 24 wks now), sends me to tears with out fail... I spoke to my GP about it the other day and she has refferred me to Physio... and lots of rest! Other than that she said to take Panadol or Panamax to relieve pain, as they are quite safe.

A good friend of mine got it from about week 13 and found swimming really really helped. She swam 2-3 times a week until she was about 34 weeks. It eased the pressure and it was great to feel weightless too she said :)

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