Whats the best way to deal with sciatic nerve pain?
I am suffering from sciatic nerve pain during pregnancy. I can’t sleep on my right side as it is agony and yet my left side (hip/shoulder/knee joints) are now hurting because of my weight. I am finding it hard to sleep due to the pain. Alison says: sciatic nerve pain is very common in pregnancy. Also, the pelvis can become very unstable due to the hormones of the pregnancy, making everything looser and contributing to the problem. You could ask to see the obstetric physiotherapist at your local hospital and she may be able to give you a maternity brace that helps support the weight of the pregnancy. While in bed at night on your side, try a couple of pillows between your legs so that your pelvis and hips are kept supported. Some women find simple paracetamol effective as a last resort. How to cope with swollen feet My feet start to swell from the moment I get up. By late afternoon, my ankles and feet have ballooned so much that I cannot even get flip flops on. I work in an office so I
