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Re: mid back pain at 20 weeks

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 15 Jan 2002 18:16:54 -0600 (CST)


At Tue, 15 Jan 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Hello,
>I am now 20 weeks pregnant. I work long hours on my feet a lot and
>today I have developed mid to lower back pain on my left side. It was
>like a cramp at first, and was worse with movement/slouching.
>Also, if I press the area of the muscle I get a pain in my buttock/upper
>leg.
>I tested my urine with a test stick for a uti (I am a nurse) and no
>anomolies detected.
>The baby was also moving consistantly throughout the day.
>I am getting quite a pregnant figure altho I have only gained a few
>pounds.
>Should I be concerned?
>
>is this just a posture thing??
>
>any advice..
>
>Thankyou for your help.
>
>K

Posture or perhaps a touch of round ligament syndrome.

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

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