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Posted: 07 June 2007 at 7:25pm | IP Logged

I'm apalled to hear how they're treating you, but I can well believe it. I had bad spd with my last pregnancy. I got one visit to the phsio, who gave me a support belt and a photocopied sheet with exercises on it to do by myself at home. That was it. I was told I couldn't have any pain relief except for 4 paracetamol a day, and there was nothing more they could do for me until after the baby was born unless I wanted to risk him being harmed! (like I'm gonna do that...)

I've since discovered, through this site, that of course that isn't true, but as we all know, there's just no understanding of this condition. Strawberry, I wouldn't bother phoning your dr. Just turn up as early in the morning as you can, and don't leave until someone has seen you. It's far easier for them to fob you off by phone that it is to ignore a pregnant woman in pain who's making a fuss and refusing to leave. Good luck.

Posted: 07 June 2007 at 8:22pm | IP Logged

Sounds like a good idea

Is there anyone that can help you with the school run? I know it's not easy asking for help...I'm probably the worlds worst  but would any of the other mums perhaps take it in turns to help.

Posted: 07 June 2007 at 8:53pm | IP Logged

    I agree with Rachel about just turning up at the drs and waiting until someone sees you. I know this might be hard with the other children but at least you should be seen and hopefully get an emergency referral to the hospital.

    I had never heard of SPD until I joined this site , but having read your posts and the many others about this subject I have learnt a lot and I really feel for you all and wish I had a magic wand and could take all your pain away. You are all remarkable women. Hugs and kisses Nicky xxx

Posted: 07 June 2007 at 8:54pm | IP Logged

I have no one to help, I've learned not to be ashamed to ask for the help now but the people who I think may be able to help me just wont.  I'm doing my best and having to fight through the pain but it's excrutiating and brings tears to my eyes regularly.

My physio dont provide support belts, we have to purchase them ourselves and I simply cant afford one.  I just want my life back, I want to jump into bed when I'm tired without cringing because it hurts so much and chase after the kids again, I want this baby out now, I've had enough. 

I've been to watch a rounders match tonight, my team were playing a cup round, I was gutted that I couldn't play, not just because you're not allowed to play pregnant but because I know I wouldn't even be able to move off the batting square through the pain and stiffness.  I keep telling the team I'll be back before the end of the season but I'm scared it's a promise I wont be able to keep.

Posted: 09 June 2007 at 12:17pm | IP Logged

I hope you are feeling more comfortable today hon! How did it go at the docs.

You know from my pregnancy that you have to fight tooth and nail to be taken seriously with SPD but I really hope you find someone who sympathises and can help you. If I could I'd come up and take care of you myself!