https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:05:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sciatic-nerve-pain-at-night-only#post-1253211 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 10:12:22 +0000 erwoo 1253211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had all kinds of pain including one that only went away if I put a heating pad to it. Of course, it was approved by my OB since it was just on my lower back. I had awful upper glutes pain. The only way it wouldn't hurt was to sit up and lean forward a little. That went away after the birth of my second son. But I'm left with horrible right hip pain and sometimes back pain probably from the pressure on my nerves during both pregnancies. I didn't even gain that much weight with my second. I don't think it's sciatica since I don't get shooting pain down my leg... but it's still painful. Pregnancy is so rough on your body. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sciatic-nerve-pain-at-night-only#post-1253169 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 09:57:50 +0000 fussygal 1253169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds like a chiro might be the way to go. My OB mentioned PT last time but I'll ask about chiro and massage. </p> <p>@Jennimac: oh no! That is so far away lol!!</p> <p>@blackbird: the past few night it does help a bit if I lie completely still, but sometimes it hurts so bad all I can do I wiggle around all night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sciatic-nerve-pain-at-night-only#post-1253066 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 09:17:09 +0000 blackbird 1253066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had it pretty consistently at the end. I had a small break where it went away. I found that if i laid very still, the pain actually diminished. Pressure point therapy and ice also helped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sciatic-nerve-pain-at-night-only#post-1252818 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:15:55 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 1252818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dr. Recommended chiropractic care &amp; its the best thing I could have done for myself. I started at 15 weeks w/ a badly pinched nerve &amp; found relief right away. After 2 weeks I had no problems with it &amp; have felt good up until recently. 31.5 w/ twins. They like to hide under the same ribs now :-/ that's a whole different issue. Make sure if you go to a chiro that they are certified in prenatal care. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sciatic-nerve-pain-at-night-only#post-1252805 Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:00:17 +0000 HLK208 1252805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used a heating pad on low heat my entire second pregnancy. I also got a prescription for prenatal massages so my insurance covered it.</p> <p>Oh and I forgot! I went to physical therapy for about 10 weeks. They used heat, massage and a few exercises to stop the pain. It was heavenly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sciatic-nerve-pain-at-night-only#post-1252757 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 23:00:57 +0000 Greentea 1252757@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jennimac: haha! I know what you mean! I hurt sooo bad in late pregnancy but I don't want to scare anyone either. </p> <p>It is worth it I promise! But I felt like I was dropped off a truck. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sciatic-nerve-pain-at-night-only#post-1252441 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 19:44:04 +0000 singingbee 1252441@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You are not going to like my answer. It went away about 4 weeks after I had LO. I even thought I was developing arthritis because it hurt so badly after she was born. Then, one morning, it disappeared and I was sooooooo happy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sciatic-nerve-pain-at-night-only#post-1252434 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 19:36:26 +0000 Emsmems 1252434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't have sciatic pain, but lots of hip pain in those mid 20's weeks too. I would toss and turn all night. A body pillow between my knees down to my ankles helped a little, but eventually it subsided and I think I also got used to it and turned over in my sleep more without noticing. Seeing my chiropractor also probably didn't hurt either. Sorry, not much help, but commiseration! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sciatic-nerve-pain-at-night-only#post-1252390 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 18:39:29 +0000 Greentea 1252390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fussygal: I think it will! I learned on YouTube with esther ekhart. Yoga for beginners showed me those two poses and they are safe and help a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sciatic-nerve-pain-at-night-only#post-1252349 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 17:44:28 +0000 fussygal 1252349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swedishfish: thanks! My pain is in my hips and thighs mostly :( I'll ask my OB to see if a belt would help though!</p> <p>@Greentea: I'm hoping to start a prenatal yoga class soon. I hope that helps! I know nothing about yoga :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sciatic-nerve-pain-at-night-only#post-1252123 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 13:26:24 +0000 swedishfish 1252123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fussygal: I hope you feel better soon! A friend of mine wore a pregnancy belt to help with her back pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sciatic-nerve-pain-at-night-only#post-1252110 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 13:20:13 +0000 Greentea 1252110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I hurt so bad starting around 6 months... I did very gentle warrior 1 and 2 positions throughout the day. I good mattresses would have helped. I tried everything and it would change... sometimes I had to lay on pillows a topper a camp pad! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sciatic-nerve-pain-at-night-only#post-1252027 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 12:06:06 +0000 fussygal 1252027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swedishfish: 23 weeks. I hope mine decides to go away randomly! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sciatic-nerve-pain-at-night-only#post-1252006 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 11:32:28 +0000 swedishfish 1252006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How many weeks along are you? Mine just came and went sporadically so I'm not really much help... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sciatic-nerve-pain-at-night-only#post-1251997 Sun, 01 Dec 2013 11:20:17 +0000 fussygal 1251997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For the past month I've been having some major sciatic nerve pain at night only. Last night was the worst by far and I dread going to bed every night because I'm literally up every 20 minutes stretching or rolling over (which doesn't help). I've tried the Snoogle, pillows under my thighs, behind my back, stretches before bed, everything! I also feel terrible because I know my restlessness wakes DH. </p> <p>Last time I saw my OB it had just started and he said if it got worse physical therapy could be an option. My next appt is on Wednesday so I'll talk to him again and see what he says, but in the meantime I'd love to know if and how any of you were able to find relief!</p> <p>ETA: When did your pain go away? My OB said there are a few "windows" for having it and sometimes it disappears on its own, but other times it doesn't go away until after birth. </p>