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>At Sat, 17 May 2003, tg wrote:
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>>thanks for the info. i did some research but couldn't find what
>>painkillers if any (have been told not to take tylenol early on) a 29
>>week prego chick like me can take and if there are any laying positions
>>that would help shift the little guy off the nerve.
>>anyone know? i was told lay flat on my back by my mum but also told on
>>pregnancy boards that that is bad.
>>thanks for responses in advance

Well I've had sciatica quite a bit with this pregnancy and there are two things that seem to help:

1. Walking. At first, it hurts like hell and I think "my god I can't walk to the end of the block" but I find if I keep going keep going it really helps the sciatica overall. Walk every day. (But I wouldn't try this for a few days in your case- seems like you've got an acute attack. Wait until it just hurts, not when you're still nearly immobile).

2. The yoga butterfly pose. (If you type it into google I bet you can find a picture. Basically, sit down on the floor, legs in front of you with your feet together... )

That's all I can offer, unfortunately. Sciatica is nasty. Your mother is right, by this point you shouldn't lay flat on your back for too long. Lay on your left side...

KM

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