Saturday, May 16, 2009

Hip/Lower Back Pain

For the last week or so I've had bad hip/lower back pain. It starts in right at the top of my butt crack and fans out to my outter hips. It's unbearable today but that's probably because I was walking more than usual. It's Saturday and on Saturdays we do stuff -- so I've been active. I've taken 3 doses of Extra Strength Tylenol throughout the day and it doesn't help. It's the only pain killer I'm allowed to take.

Earlier today, while we were in Target, I lost my sense of humor over it.

Eric: "Why the bad mood?"

Me: "Because my back hurts so much I want to punch someone in the face!"

Eric: "Maybe you should wait for me in the car?"

To make matters worse I'm more than tad uncomfortable from being constipated. These new Iron Pills that the doctor put me on have my systems in a bind. And I know that is just adding to the lower back pain. This hurting back and constipation better ease up or this is going to be a very long 3rd trimester!

2 comments:

Elizabeth said...

I highly recommend acupuncture. It really helped me during my pregnancy with Leo. Look for one that specializes in preggos. That way, if you start getting close to your due date and you're over being pregnant, he/she can kick start your labor with a couple of strategically place needles.

Hang in there!

Jessiedc28 said...

I talked to Eric about this tonight. We both think this would be a good idea. Besides, neither of us has tried it. Maybe it will be our 3rd anniversary gift to each other. Fun!