Re: Symphysis separation . . .

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At Tue, 29 Feb 2000, Candace wrote: >
>I gave birth to a large little girl on October 27, 1999 (9 lbs. 7 oz.
>21 1/4"), she was large
>enough to break her collarbone during the delivery. Since then, I've
>had pain in my pelvic
>area which intensifies when I raise my legs or walk for a lengthy
>period. My doctor told
>me I had separated the pubic symphysis and that it would take about 4-5
>months to heal.
>The only suggestion was to take it easy. It's been four months and I'm
>not noticing any
>appreciable change in the condition. My question is, will this actually
>improve, is there
>anything I can do to aid in the healing and/or should I just learn to
>live with the condition?
>Also, if it's permanent, would this condition hamper any future
>pregnancies?
>
>Thank you.

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