i am 4 months pregnant and experiencing lower back pain, is this normal?
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Its normal\nbut all aches and pains should be mentioned to your doctor at your OB check ups
722001
This is called a Charlie horse. Pregnant women often experience it. What you need to do is reach out and grab your toes, pull them toward your stomach keeping your leg straight until it goes away. If you can't reach have someone else (ie husband) do it for you or use a towel that you will have to keep beside your bed. Hope it gets better soon!
778375
Yes...extra weight (especially in the stomach area) can cause back problems.....also try getting a good mattress.
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Low back pain can often be attributed to complex origins and symptoms, and it does not discriminate. It can originate from identified muscle trauma, or an unknown non-traumatic event. Low back pain can also begin in other regions of the body and eventually attack the muscles or other structures in the lower back. Sometimes low back pain can even begin in the nerves or nervous system. Other origins for low back pain are postneural difficulties, congenital disorders, trauma, infections, degenerative disorders, inflammatory diseases, circulatory disorders or any of other 30 additional causes. \n\nIt is often difficult for physicians to pinpoint the exact cause of a patient's low back pain, because of the complex composition of the human spine. Bone, discs, muscles, ligaments, tendons and various other tissues are arranged like a three-dimensional puzzle to make up the spine. The complex make up can easily mask the exact cause of low back pain.\n\nIn addition, depression, anxiety, frustration, reinforcement, stress, anger, fear and many other psychological states can help to cause the onset of back pain, can be a reaction to prolonged pain, or exist concurrently with pain.\n\nThe emotional component can complicate the back pain diagnosis, sometimes resulting in needless surgery and disability and can sometimes mask the underlying physical causes of pain. \n\nThere are two different types of back pain, acute and chronic. Acute pain has a sudden onset and can be caused by trauma, arthritis, fractures, infections around the spine, and internal organ disease and cancer. Chronic back pain lasts for months with no relief and can have a myriad of causes.\n\nThe following are some of the most common causes and diagnoses of back pain:\n\nMechanical Disorders\nMany people who suffer from back problems are experiencing mechanical pain, which means that a specific part of their spine, such as an intervertebral disc, a ligament, or a joint, is damaged and is not working correctly.\n\nDevelopmental Disorders\nDevelopmental disorders of the lower back are caused by abnormalities in the formation and growth of the skeleton. Although the treatment for many of these conditions is conservative, surgery may be required to keep some disorders from worsening, and in order to prevent long-term disability and or deformity.\n\nInflammatory and Infectious Disorders\nInfections of the spinal column are not common, but they are important because they are difficult to diagnose and there are serious consequences in the delay of an accurate diagnosis.\n\nTumors\nCancers and tumors of the spine and spinal cord are relatively rare. The most common symptom that patients with a spinal tumor have is pain. Because back pain is very common, it is also not a specific symptom of any one disease or medical condition.\n\nTrauma\nTrauma to the spine refers to injury that has occurred to bony elements, soft tissues and or neurological structures. The two things that surgeons are most concerned about, in the case of spinal trauma, are instability of the vertebral column and actual or potential neurological injury.\n\n\n\n\nAs you read this please keep in mind that all treatment and outcome results are specific to the individual patient. Results may vary. Complications, such as infection, blood loss, bowel or bladder problems, are some of the potential adverse risks of spinal surgery. Please consult your physician for a complete list of indications, warnings, precautions, adverse events, clinical results, and other important medical information. \n\nThe materials on this Web site are for your general educational information only. Information you read on this Web site cannot replace the relationship that you have with your health care professional. We do not practice medicine or provide medical services or advice as a part of this Web site. You should always talk to your health care professional for diagnosis and treatment.
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I was in pain for months following my c-section. It had nothing to do with the c-section itself. My hormones made it so that I was unable to produce any lubrication. This made me and my husband uncomfortable. He thought that he didn't make me satisfied anymore. We discussed this with my doctor, and she said that until your hormones come into order again, you may need to use a personal lubricant. We used KY for several months, and I got pregnant again 6 months after the first was born. After she was born. Yep pain again. Waited another 8 months, and now I'm back in action pain free. Some don't experience this, and some not as long. Maybe your doctor could be more help than mine. I know it hurts, and sometimes emotionally as well. If it doesn't subside, see your doctor (OBGYN). They should be able to help you. Congratulations!!
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um.. i had back pains and stomach pains,that doesnt necessarily mean youir preg. just try to chill out. and dont get to stressd out so much. go to your doctor-you may have a kidney infection,that would explain somreof the pain...
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This is not unusual especially if you are nursing.  The other possibility is another pregnancy though.  Talk to your OB about it.
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without seeing the results I cant give an accurate diagnoses but the uterus is like a ballon and stretches with the growth of a baby and if you fell pregnant you maybe able to carry it till about 30 weeks or so.so go back and ask your doctor
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u prob are getting close be cause once u get a lot of back pain,bad pressure, and diahrea that means ur baby is pushin toward the vagina and and really the baby decideds when it wants 2 come out its counfusing but it dose so yea u prob close
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Lol....when you are pregnant and as you give birth, the areas around your hips, low back, and tailbone, especially around your spinal column, all shift around markedly.  This is because a hormone released while you are pregnant, loosens up everything in the area (usually the areas involved are much more stable).  It is quite common for the various nerves to be squeezed and compromised, especially if you are older (ie 30's as opposed to 20's).  Drop foot is typically seen in people who have the nerve roots squeezed at L4 (about 2-4 inches above the crack of your ass).\n\nUsually, it's not a big deal.  Symptoms eventually go away and function returns.  However, if you experience certain symptoms.....incontinance (or inability to go to the bathroom even though you have to), the inability to feel anything down there around the area that would be touching a saddle if you were riding a horse (saddle parathesia) or even numbness and tingling around that area.  Some others.  These are signs of something called cauda equina syndrome....a surgical emergency.  They mean that the nerve is being squeezed so tightly that blood flow is being cut off to it.  They could be damaged permanently....causing symptoms like drop foot to become permanent.
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Back ache is common in pregnancy and as far as I know it only gets worse as you go on, due to the stress on your spine and excess weight you will be carrying. Take lots of hot showers - can't beat heat therapy. Make sure you check with your doctor before applying any creams or gels, in case they affect your baby. it is unlikely but better to be sure. have a good pregnancy. Oh, you could try some gentle swimming or water exercises too. That may help. Say it at your pre natal checks too, as they may be able to advise you and bring you more comfort. Best of luck with it all.
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That is exactly how I felt a few months ago when I first realized something was "wrong"; I was pregnant. I thought the cramps were menstrual cramps, but it was something else. Then, the tingling in the boobs changed to extreme soreness... horrible! Congrats if this is what you want... sorry if it is not. :o)
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Changes in You\nYou might actually start realizing some changes 4 weeks pregnant. Some women start to feel a little bit tired during pregnancy at 4 weeks, which is not surprise given the remarkable work your body is performing to support your new baby! Many women liken the symptoms they are feeling during this stage to those they feel around the time of menstruation. You may in fact experience during pregnancy at 4 weeks nothing other than some menstrual symptoms, including a bit of nausea and even some cramping. Believe it or not, some women cramp very badly during this time and are absolutely positive that they are about to get their period, only to find that they are actually pregnant a week or so later.
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Wow.That doesn't sound normal. I still have back pain every once in a while in the spot were I had my epideral but not an open sore. You really need to get to a doctor! Since there is a bump too you probably have an infection. Good Luck!
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normal back pain is caused by strain on the back muscles. if you strengthen your core muscles and your abdominals it will share the work load with your back.
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I would say it's normal. You're very close to delivery now, and things are stretching and pulling and adjusting for that day. If you're nervous though...there's absolutely no harm in calling your doctor or even a nurse hotline if you don't want to wait until tomorrow. Good luck and CONGRATS!
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I am surprised with the fact that you haven't mentioned having any pain at all. That is a really big cyst! If you got an ultrasound, I assume you're seeing a doctor. Ask him about the options you have, since you're pregnant. Medication and surgery might not be a viable option.