Trapped/Pinched Nerve

[Chezza]

Hi Ladies,

I suffer with a pinched/trapped nerve from time to time...it varies in location - sometimes my lower back and sometimes my leg.

For the last few days it has made an appearance a the top of my right leg and I am in so much pain its ridiculous.

I usually take strong painkillers and anti-inflams but the only thing I can take a the moment is paracetamol and it isnt even touching the sides

Can anyone who has experienced this recommend any type of relief?

Thanks in advance xxx

 

[Mellymoomin06]

Sorry hun...didnt want to read and run...poor u! hope someone can give u some ideas xxx

 

[tambo1976]

I would definitely go and see your Doctor and explain how much pain you are in. There has to be something he can give you that is safe during pregnancy, you can't suffer like this.

Best of luck xx

 

[PyscoFalcon]

Unfortunatly not much can be done in pregnancy for this. You can try and see if osteopathy or phsyio helps tho.

 

[newmommy]

Had bad upper back pain etc etc and gp referred me to physio. was told what i was doing already was right. ie. hot water bottles.

also was told to get a tennis ball and put it up against area of pain and a wall (for me I do it while in bed and lean against headboard) and just lean against it and roll it on the areas that hurt. It helps me. Just got the neck pain twinge and shoulder pain last night and whipped out the tennis ball while I was awake and water bottle to sleep.

As for the leg pain, its meralgia paresthetica.. pinched nerve to your thigh from being over weight or surprise surprise pregnant!! I get it time to times and its scary and hurts. I end up slapping my leg or rubbing it a lot to get the tingling to go away. no meds will really help that, only losing weight... or having the baby!
maybe just lifting your belly to try and help relieve the pinched nerve.

 

[Chezza]

Thanks everyone...I have a Docs appt tmrw to see if he can prescribe me anything. I havent had the pain this bad before or in this precise place - its in the most awkward place, sort of in the join of my leg / pelvis...I cant walk / get up / sit down or pretty much do anything without the most severe shooting pains Fingers crossed my lovely Dr will sort me out! X

 

[PyscoFalcon]

Could be spd too hun.
Cos that's area my pain is - top of my leg/ pelivis, my fanny and hip. Some times on both legs and sometimes under bump too.

 

[Celene]

I have been getting pinched nerves on my inner thighs for the last few weeks, think it started when the baby engaged. MW said it' just part of pregnancy. I use a heat pack on mine it helps a little bit, sorry I can't be of more help! x