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pregnant and in alot of pain

tawny2nat
tawny2nat
i am 13 weeks pregnant this is my 5th pregnancy the 1st since i was told i had fibromyalgia, i get alot of the pain i get is n my sides (ribs) lower back and hips and pelvis. so now i am starting to grow the pain is becoming so bad i am struggling to move because of the pain in my lower stomach muscles. i stopped all my medication (tramadol and duluxitine) as i didn't want to take anything that could harm the baby but i really struggling and not sure if i can cope with out some relief for the next 6 mths, can anyone tell me some medication that i can take without harm to the baby.
any advice would be really appreciated
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am not sure but a friend of mine took Zoloft while she was pregnant. You might ask...hope you feel better...
CarrieinSK
CarrieinSK
Are you able to get regular massages, do aqua fit or get Reflexology done? Omega 3 fish oil for joint pain, fresh ground flax seed on cultured yogurt may help for digestion and heart burn and maybe a liquid calcium, magnesium and vitamin D3 may help.

Good luck to you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I take Spring Valley Magnesium with Zinc. 500 mlgs in the AM with food(Activa) Ive been on it many years for Fibro pain, and it helps VERY much, for even my DDD pain and migraines. Best of luck to you.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I wasn't diagnosed but I went through a lot of pain also. In the third trimester, my Dr prescribed Darvocet for migraines. He offered Vicoden, but I was scared to take it I guess, even though he assured me both were perfectly fine. I didn't take much. Anyways, talk to your DR. I know if you take it consistently the baby can be addicted, so that is something you cannot do, and you may have to wait awhile longer since you are just going into the second trimester. I am sorry you are experiencing so much pain. Pregnancy was very dificult for me also.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Before you take magnesium, clear it with your DR first. You have to be careful with especially magnesium when pregnant.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I suggest aqua therapy. Water is so stress relieving for most
Wonderbaby
Wonderbaby
I'd call your OB. Explain all of this to them.
I know you can safely take Tylenol (but I also know that won't help the pain much either).
And since you need to stay away from heat.....your next option may be physical therapy. My girlfriend had the similar pains early in her second pregnancy and she had to go to PT. It helped her.
Also get a good support belt. (Try Motherhood Maternity) They have awesome prices and actually some cute clothes.
At night time you can take benadryl to help you relax and fall asleep.

But all of this really should be under the direction of an OB. Your baby needs that. I'd hate for something I recommended above harm either one of you.

Good luck hun. Also, have you thought about acupuncture or a chiro?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi,
I went through the same thing while I was pregnant. My fibro was completely out of control. So much so, that towards the end of my second trimester,I was put on narcotics. This was a very scary decision for my husband and I, but I was really suffering and if the mother isn't feeling well, the baby"s emotional well being isn't going to be good either. I was monitored weekly by a perinatologist. We were blessed with a healthy baby boy, he didn't have any withdrawl symptoms and he is now 2.5 years old with above average intelligence. You probably will need to see a pain doc, your OB most likely isn't going to prescribe for you because of liability.